- Relationship concerns
- Trauma and grief
- ACT and CBT methods
About Juanita
Juanita Riley is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 35 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing transitions and emotional strain. Her practice lists relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, anxiety, stress, and life changes among core areas of focus.
She helps people untangle recurring problems such as sleeping difficulties, anger, career uncertainty, and family problems. Juanita also addresses compassion fatigue, codependency, commitment concerns, and issues tied to abandonment or infidelity. She names hospice and end-of-life counseling and aging and caregiver stress as part of her work.
Her approach draws on several evidence-based methods. Juanita uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and manage difficult thoughts. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy for relationship-related work. Client-Centered and Existential perspectives shape how she listens and helps clients weigh life meaning and choices.
Sessions tend to focus on practical steps you can try between meetings. Conversations often include direct skills practice, examining patterns, and making decisions that fit daily life. Juanita aims to help clients develop clearer priorities and steadier coping when change feels overwhelming.
She works in Florida and conducts therapy in English. Fees vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, users are asked to select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions fit
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is about noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match what matters to you. It can help when people feel stuck, undecided about work or relationships, or overwhelmed by strong emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and testing different beliefs and behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress that interfere with daily life. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on emotions and interaction patterns that affect close relationships, and it can be useful when communication or attachment issues are a central concern.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and then try methods collaboratively. That may mean using ACT practices one week and CBT skills the next, depending on what the client wants to address.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when that helps keep momentum. They can also let people begin work while managing transitions such as job changes, caregiving duties, or relocations. Ask about the available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so you can pick what fits your routine.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes among other concerns.
How does she approach someone feeling stuck?
She combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered listening to clarify values and try practical steps between sessions.
How many years has she practiced?
Juanita has 35 years of experience as a clinician working with adults across a wide range of emotional and life transition issues.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What are the session formats?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How do I begin working 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, use the crisis numbers.