Naeema Stutely-Hawkins, LPC

Naeema Stutely-Hawkins helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and life changes find clearer footing. She works with individuals who feel stuck by relationship strain, parenting pressures, career uncertainty, grief, or persistent worry. Her tone is respectful and compassionate, and she focuses on small steps that add up over time.

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts and behaviors influence feelings. She also draws from Client-Centered Therapy to create an accepting space where clients lead the pace. Together these approaches aim to reduce panic, manage anger, and build confidence.

Naeema holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential, LPC, and has six years of clinical experience in Virginia. She has helped people cope with depression, panic attacks, social anxiety, and caregiver stress. Sessions are shaped around each person’s goals rather than a one-size-fits-all script.

In therapy she focuses on practical skills you can use right away. That might include thought restructuring, step-by-step behavior changes, communication practice, or planning manageable goals. She checks progress regularly and adjusts the plan as needed.

People who reach out can expect steady, plainspoken guidance and a plan that fits daily life. The work is collaborative - clients decide the priorities and Naeema supports the path forward.

How her approaches work online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and supporting the client's own pace and goals. The therapist creates a warm, nonjudgmental atmosphere and follows what matters most to the person in front of her.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and then practices new ways of thinking and acting. It is often used for anxiety, panic attacks, anger, low mood, and social anxiety by breaking problems into small, manageable steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with clients to decide whether CBT, Client-Centered methods, or a blend makes the most sense based on needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions include goal setting, progress checks, and adjustments so the plan fits real life.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation for skills practice. Phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text let clients check in between sessions or use shorter, flexible check-ins during the day. These options make scheduling easier and let therapy fit around work, family, and caregiving demands.