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Juanita Riley, LMHC
Florida
Florida LMHC - Relationship and Trauma care
See online therapy options- CBT informed methods
- ACT and EFT elements
- Focus on coping skills
About Juanita
Juanita Riley is a Florida LMHC with 35 years of clinical experience. She focuses on relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Her practice also addresses career concerns, sleep problems, anger, and compassion fatigue.
She uses practical, structured methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions typically include clear steps for handling stressful moments and for testing different ways of responding. Juanita draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside client-centered and emotionally-focused approaches to support change.
Her work covers a broad set of concerns tied to family and interpersonal problems, including abandonment, blended family issues, codependency, communication problems, commitment issues, and infidelity. She also helps with aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and the guilt or shame that can follow loss or trauma.
When grief or trauma are present, she breaks the process into manageable parts. That often means focusing first on coping skills, then on processing painful memories, and finally on rebuilding routines and relationships. Sessions include specific tools for sleep, anger, and workplace stress.
Her approach is straightforward and action-focused. People can expect collaborative planning, practice between sessions, and regular review of progress. To start, clients follow the site steps to match and schedule an initial appointment.
How Juanita applies evidence-based approaches online
Juanita uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change thoughts and behaviors that increase distress. CBT provides clear steps and exercises to practice at home, which can suit problems like anxiety, low mood, sleep issues, and stress.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action even when difficult feelings remain. ACT helps when people want to live by their priorities while managing painful emotions. Client-centered elements are present too, giving space for the person’s experience and priorities to guide which techniques are used.
Choosing the best approach is part of working together. She will help clients decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and the specific problem they brought. That decision is reviewed over time and adjusted as progress is tracked.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people practice skills where they live. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises for video or phone visits so sessions remain practical and structured.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on most often?
She focuses on relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like sleep, anger, and career stress.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and behaving through practical exercises and between-session practice.
What is her background and experience?
She is a Florida LMHC with 35 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and interpersonal concerns.
What credential and location does she hold?
She holds the LMHC credential and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process to schedule with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
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