- grief and loss
- guilt and shame
- parenting concerns
About Juanita
Juanita Sawyer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado with three years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, and depression. Juanita emphasizes social justice, inclusivity, and cultural sensitivity in her work. She aims to listen closely and respond with straightforward, respectful care.
Her approach centers on practical conversation and planning. She helps people talk through everyday anxieties, manage overwhelm, and navigate big life changes. She pays attention to how identity, culture, and gender shape a person’s concerns and coping. Sessions focus on clear steps and realistic strategies rather than abstract theory.
Juanita also gives space to issues around attachment, body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, control struggles, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and isolation. She supports exploration of life purpose, self-love, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, social anxiety, and women’s issues. The work can include sorting priorities, adjusting expectations, and trying new ways of relating to oneself and others.
People who choose her often want a direct listener who integrates cultural context into practical plans. She describes herself as approachable and authentic, and she structures sessions to reflect each person’s situation. The first meeting usually starts with a clear check-in and discussion of goals.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and costs vary with location.
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Juanita describes her work as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach she uses helps people identify unhelpful patterns in thinking and behavior, then test new ways of responding to stress and anxiety. This kind of work is useful for daily worries, social anxiety, and shifting responses to guilt and shame.Another strand of her approach looks at relationships and attachment patterns. That work helps people understand how early connections influence current reactions and communication. It can clarify why certain situations trigger shame or difficulty asking for support.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Juanita collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She reviews options together and adjusts the plan based on progress and feedback.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example matching a break at work, avoiding travel time, or choosing a shorter check-in when needed. Licensed professionals provide the sessions and Juanita will discuss how to schedule a first appointment after you complete the short matching questionnaire.
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 address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, and depression, plus related topics such as attachment, body image, and guilt and shame.
How does she approach therapy?
Juanita focuses on practical conversation and planning. She listens, identifies goals, and works on realistic steps to manage overwhelm and daily anxiety.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience as a counselor in Colorado.
What credentials and region apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Colorado.
Which languages and client regions are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and the cost varies with location.
How do I start a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.