- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem work
- Professional coaching
About Juanita
Juanita DeShazior is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in the District of Columbia with over 20 years of professional experience. She helps people facing trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, mood concerns such as bipolar disorder and depression, and issues related to motivation and confidence. She also provides coaching support for professionals and people involved with the judicial system.
Juanita frames clients as experts in their own stories and looks for existing strengths to build on. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address things that get in the way of daily life. Conversations are practical and focused on real steps that can reduce symptoms and improve functioning.
Her background includes long-term work with trauma and post-traumatic stress, along with supporting people who struggle with panic attacks and social anxiety and phobia. She has experience helping people manage shame, guilt, body image concerns, and isolation. Juanita also works with people navigating divorce, control issues, and communication problems.
In sessions she blends clinical care with professional coaching when appropriate, supporting people who want clearer goals or stronger workplace performance. She aims to help clients identify patterns, practice coping skills, and try new behaviors between appointments. The overall approach is collaborative and practical.
To begin, the typical next step is to use the site's matching flow to select online therapy options, complete a short questionnaire, and schedule an initial appointment. This helps match goals and preferences before the first session.
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Juanita works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One common approach she uses involves skills training to manage anxiety and panic symptoms, teaching breathing, grounding, and behavioral steps to reduce the intensity of panic attacks. These techniques are useful for people who feel overwhelmed in social situations or by sudden anxiety.Another approach emphasizes processing and coping strategies for trauma and post-traumatic stress. This involves pacing exposure to difficult memories, increasing tolerance for distress, and building daily routines that reduce reactivity. These methods aim to lower the hold that past events have on current behavior without making promises about outcomes.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Juanita collaborates with clients to identify goals and test methods that fit their needs and preferences. She adjusts plans based on what helps in real life and on client feedback.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work, avoid travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when needed. It also allows therapists and clients to continue regular meetings even when schedules or locations change.
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Primary focus
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with trauma and abuse, self-esteem difficulties, bipolar disorder, depression, panic attacks, and social anxiety and phobia, plus related concerns like shame, isolation, and body image.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques with a practical focus. Sessions concentrate on identifying strengths, learning coping skills, and trying specific changes between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has over 20 years of professional work experience in clinical and coaching roles.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor, licensed in the District of Columbia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.