Juanita Stokes, LPC

Juanita Stokes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, and low self-esteem. Her approach aims to help clients feel more confident and aware of how they respond to difficult moments.

She uses a person-centered style that honors each client’s individuality. That means sessions focus on what matters to the person in front of her, and conversations help uncover patterns in thinking and behavior. She also draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new ways of responding.

Juanita has more than 11 years of experience and holds a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Marymount University and a Master of Arts in Religious Studies from Howard University School of Divinity. She previously worked as a US government GS-15 Deputy Director, so she understands workplace stress and organizational dynamics.

In sessions she emphasizes building self-awareness first. From there she and the client set practical steps toward clearer thinking, better mood, or improved interactions. She offers support that aims to be respectful and empowering while clients try out different strategies.

People who choose her often want a straightforward, calm partner for the work of change. If you want help sorting feelings, improving a relationship, or managing grief, she helps people take manageable steps forward.

How Juanita Uses Talk Therapy Online

Juanita often combines person-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques to help people manage everyday problems. Person-centered work focuses on understanding the person's experience and building self-awareness so they can make choices that fit their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors, helping people notice unhelpful thinking and try different responses to reduce anxiety or low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Juanita works together with each person to decide which methods feel most useful. She adjusts strategies over time based on the client's goals, pace, and feedback so the work stays practical and relevant.

Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are set by her practice. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow people to join from wherever they are, which can help maintain continuity of care during life transitions. If you want to try online work, she will help tailor the approach and session rhythm to match your needs.