Profile / United States
Juanita Stokes, LPC
Virginia
LPC in VA and DC - Anxiety and Relationships
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Client-centered care
- Grief and motivation
About Juanita
Juanita Stokes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia and Washington, DC with 11 years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, and low self-esteem. She uses clear, practical methods to help clients notice patterns and try different responses.
She holds a MA in Mental Health Counseling from Marymount University and a MA in Religious Studies from Howard University School of Divinity. Her background includes senior public service work as a GS-15 deputy director, which gives her familiarity with workplace stress and organizational pressures. That experience informs how she talks about career and role-related strain.
Her style emphasizes getting aware of typical reactions. She helps clients identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and tests new ways of responding. Sessions focus on concrete steps and small experiments rather than abstract theory.
Juanita uses a mix of approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), client-centered methods, existential questions, motivational interviewing, and narrative work. She balances practical techniques with conversations that explore meaning and values when that fits a client's needs.
People looking for structured, straightforward help with anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulty, grief, or motivation will find a practice oriented toward noticing patterns and trying alternatives. She encourages starting with one manageable change and building from there.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Juanita often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or low mood. Client-centered work centers on listening closely and helping people clarify their goals and values.She also uses existential and motivational techniques when questions about meaning, purpose, or readiness for change come up. Those approaches help when someone wants to weigh their options or find what matters most before making a shift. Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work; she collaborates with each person to decide which methods to try and adjusts as goals evolve.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are set by the practice. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so a session can happen between commitments. A therapist can also suggest homework and brief exercises to practice between sessions so progress continues outside meeting times.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Virginia, District of Columbia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, and self-esteem concerns.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, person-centered approach that focuses on awareness, testing new responses, and clear steps clients can try between sessions.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 11 years of experience in counseling and related work settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC licensed in Washington, DC and Virginia and practices from Virginia.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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