Juanita Stokes, LPC

Juanita Stokes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Virginia who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, and low self-esteem. She meets clients where they are and focuses on practical steps to feel steadier and more confident. Sessions are designed to be straightforward and respectful of each person’s pace and goals.

She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of responding. A client-centered stance guides conversations so people feel heard and can build self-awareness. Juanita also draws on existential ideas to help clients reflect on values and meaning when life feels uncertain.

Juanita has eleven years of counseling experience and holds a master’s degree in mental health counseling from Marymount University and a master’s in religious studies from Howard University School of Divinity. She previously served as a GS-15 Deputy Director in the US government and is familiar with workplace dynamics and career stress.

In sessions she emphasizes clear goals, small experiments, and practical tools that can be used between meetings. She uses motivational interviewing and narrative techniques to boost motivation and reframe personal stories when people feel stuck.

Work is offered through video calls, phone, live chat, and text messaging to fit different schedules. Juanita works in English and practices in Virginia.

How Juanita’s Approaches Work Online

Juanita commonly uses cognitive behavioral methods to help people identify patterns of thinking that lead to stress or low mood and then test new, more balanced responses. She also practices client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening closely and helping people increase self-awareness so they can choose the changes they want.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Juanita will work with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress is made. This collaborative process helps decide when CBT tasks, conversational reflection, or motivational questions are most useful.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video lets people work face to face when convenient. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits better. Live chat or text messaging can support brief updates, coaching between sessions, or when not being on camera is preferred. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and try different formats to see what works best.