- Anxiety management
- Grief support
- Social anxiety
About Juanita
Juanita Sawyer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado with three years of practice experience. She works with everyday anxiety, grief, stress, depression, trauma and abuse, and parenting concerns. Her practice emphasizes social justice, inclusivity, and cultural sensitivity.
She focuses on concrete problems that come up in daily life, such as feeling overwhelmed, coping with loss, navigating big life changes, and managing persistent worry. Juanita aims to listen closely and respect each person's cultural and gender identities. She explains that conversations and treatment plans are adjusted to the person sitting across from her.
Sessions center on practical, evidence-based techniques and straightforward discussion. Juanita pays attention to how attachment, body image, caregiver stress, communication struggles, and isolation affect mood and behavior. She also works through issues like guilt, shame, forgiveness, control, and questions about life purpose.
People who are preparing for pregnancy or coping after childbirth, or who want support with women-specific concerns, will find these topics included in her focus areas. Social anxiety and phobia are explicitly listed among the concerns she addresses. Juanita also helps with parenting stress and caregiver strain.
Her approach is professional and down-to-earth. She encourages taking the first step and outlines a clear process to begin: complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions are arranged under a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
Approaches and online session planning
Juanita works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and clearer coping. One common approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. This method helps people notice automatic thoughts and try small behavioral experiments to build confidence.Another approach focuses on processing difficult experiences and the impact they have on current reactions. It involves slowly talking through memories, understanding how they affect relationships and daily life, and practicing skills to manage strong emotions. This can help with trauma, grief, and deep feelings of shame or guilt.
Finding the best mix of techniques is a collaborative process. Juanita works with clients to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and the practical realities of their lives. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan so it fits what actually helps.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make appointments easier to fit into work or family schedules, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time. Talk with her about what will work best for timing, session length, and whether you prefer video or an alternative setup.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, and depression, plus related concerns such as attachment issues and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and straightforward conversation to address daily problems and bigger transitions.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience as an LPC in Colorado.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed as an LPC in Colorado and practices with that license.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and costs vary with location.
What are the steps to start working together?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.