- Guilt and shame
- Grief and loss
- ACT and CBT methods
About Juanita
Juanita Riley is a Florida LMHC with 35 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing relationship pain, trauma and abuse, grief, and struggles with self-esteem. She also supports people coping with life changes, stress, anxiety, sleep problems, anger, career concerns, and compassion fatigue.
Her approach is practical and conversational. Sessions focus on what is happening now and what the person wants to change. She uses several therapy methods to help people understand feelings, make different choices, and practice new behaviors in day-to-day life.
Juanita draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new responses. She also uses Client-Centered and Emotionally-Focused work to explore relationship patterns and build clearer emotional understanding. Existential ideas are brought in when people are asking big questions about meaning and purpose.
She has experience addressing a wide range of concerns such as abandonment, blended family issues, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, control issues, domestic violence, emptiness, forgiveness, guilt and shame, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and infidelity. That experience informs how she plans sessions and sets goals with each person.
Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused. People who come for help can expect talk, reflection, and practical suggestions rooted in the approaches named. Before scheduling, readers should confirm current session options and any particulars about fees and scheduling.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for guilt, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and uses practical exercises to change patterns that keep people stuck. It often helps with sleep problems, anxiety, and low mood. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping a person find their own solutions when working through relationship or self-esteem concerns.Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and will adapt methods so they fit what the person wants to try. That collaboration helps decide whether to emphasize ACT, CBT, or emotionally focused techniques in ongoing sessions.
Confirm the exact session options before booking because the biography does not list formats. Many people find online sessions fit into busy lives by making it easier to schedule shorter check-ins, avoid travel time, or choose audio when video is not convenient. Talk with the therapist about how to shape session length and timing to fit everyday responsibilities.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she see?
She works with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, life changes, stress, anxiety, sleep problems, anger, career concerns, depression, and compassion fatigue.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses practical talk therapy that includes noticing unhelpful thoughts and trying different responses through methods like ACT and CBT.
What is her clinical background?
She has 35 years of experience working with adults across many concerns, including family problems, forgiveness, abandonment, and end-of-life issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.