- Trauma and abuse
- Depression and bipolar
- Guilt and shame
About Juanita
Juanita DeShazior is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the District of Columbia with 20 years of clinical and coaching experience. She works with people who are facing trauma, abuse, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, and related struggles. Juanita also supports those dealing with guilt and shame, body image, loneliness, and challenges around life purpose and relationships.
She combines clinical practice with professional coaching experience, often helping people who are navigating career pressures or involvement with the judicial system. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps. Juanita treats each person as the expert on their own life while offering guidance to build confidence and motivation.
In the room she listens for the patterns that keep a problem in place and helps identify small, manageable changes. Her work includes addressing panic symptoms and social anxiety with straightforward techniques and check-ins. When trauma or post-traumatic stress is part of the picture, she attends to safety and pacing while working through distressing memories.
For people carrying guilt or shame, Juanita emphasizes understanding the feelings, naming them, and exploring their origins without judgment. She also helps with communication problems, control issues, and the aftermath of separation or divorce. Coaching-style conversations are available for those seeking clearer career direction or stronger workplace confidence.
Sessions move at a practical pace and focus on steps the client can use between meetings. To begin, people are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Juanita works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. For instance, approaches that help people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts are used to reduce symptoms of depression and social anxiety. These methods teach skills you can practice between sessions to manage mood and worry.She also draws on trauma-informed ways of working that prioritize pacing and safety when addressing post-traumatic stress or abuse. This involves slowing down, tracking reactions, and using grounding or breathing exercises to stay regulated while processing difficult memories.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Juanita collaborates with each person to figure out which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts plans over time based on what is helpful and what is not, so clients take an active role in choosing methods.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and let people participate without traveling to an office. These practical benefits help integrate therapy into everyday life while the therapist and client focus on concrete steps forward.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with trauma and abuse, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, and coaching needs, plus related issues such as guilt and shame and body image.
How does she approach guilt and shame?
She helps people name and understand these feelings, trace where they come from, and practice practical steps to reduce their hold.
What background does she bring to sessions?
Juanita has 20 years of professional experience that blends clinical counseling and professional coaching work.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in the District of Columbia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
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.