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Naeema Stutely-Hawkins, LPC
Virginia
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anxiety and Stress
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centered approach
- Caregiver support
About Naeema
Naeema Stutely-Hawkins is an LPC licensed in Virginia with six years of professional experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. She works with adults who are coping with life changes, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, and career questions. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals rather than long theoretical conversations.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside a client-centered stance to keep sessions focused and collaborative. That means conversations look at thoughts, behaviors, and routines that maintain distress, and then try different responses to see what helps. Sessions often include short exercises, thought records, or behavior experiments to test what works in daily life.
Her background includes six years of direct practice in Virginia. She aims to listen without judgement and to adjust discussions to each person's situation. She pays attention to caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, and issues of isolation or purpose.
In sessions people can expect concrete strategies for panic attacks, social anxiety, or managing anger. Work on self-love, forgiveness, and rebuilding confidence is handled through step-by-step practice and reflection. Progress is reviewed regularly so goals can be refined.
To begin, clients use the site flow to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session. The subscription-based payment model can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location.
How her approaches translate to online work
CBT looks at the link between thoughts, actions, and feelings and then tests small changes to see what helps. It is often used for anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, low mood, and problem behaviors by practicing new skills between sessions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration, giving people space to describe what matters and setting goals from their perspective.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist works together with each person to identify goals, try specific techniques, and adjust methods based on what feels useful. The plan can shift as progress is reviewed and new challenges appear.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekly routine, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people use tools like thought records and behavioral experiments in the moments they matter. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises so the work remains concrete and practical when done remotely.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting strain, and career questions.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a client-centered approach, focusing on practical steps and collaborative problem solving.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional work experience as an LPC licensed in Virginia.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an LPC credential in Virginia and practices with that licensure noted.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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