Joseph Rifici (He/Him), LPCC

Joseph Rifici is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Ohio with 14 years of experience working with adults facing a wide range of mental health and addiction challenges. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social and Behavioral Sciences from The Ohio State University, earned in 2006, and a Master of Arts in Education for Community Counseling from the University of Akron, completed in 2009. Early in his career he began providing care at IBH Addiction Recovery Center, a residential facility for chemical dependency in Akron, where he delivered individual therapy, group therapy, brief family sessions, crisis intervention, and case management for adult men with addictions and co-occurring mental health conditions.

In 2015 Joseph advanced into leadership as assistant clinical director, supervising counselors and case managers, coordinating admissions and discharges, directing a men’s treatment team, and helping manage electronic health record processes. His training includes trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and advanced coursework in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy from the Beck Institute, which informs his practical, skills-based approach. Since 2018 he has provided treatment services in private settings, tailoring Cognitive Behavioral methods within a warm, client-centered style to meet each person’s needs.

Joseph works with issues such as stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, relationship and family concerns, LGBT-related matters, grief, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and many other challenges. He balances clinical work with personal interests in reading, music, hiking, time with family and friends, and relaxing with his cat, Charlie.