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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief and self esteem
About Juanita
LCSW in Missouri and California with 20 years of experience, Juanita Holmes helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, and low self-esteem. She focuses on clear, practical conversation and steady support while clients sort out what matters most to them.
Holmes begins by listening to what a person is dealing with and what they hope to change. She encourages direct talk about symptoms, triggers, and everyday patterns. Sessions center on identifying manageable steps and coping practices that fit into a person's life rather than abstract theories.
Her style is straightforward. She asks questions, reflects what she hears, and works with clients to try simple skills between sessions. That might include breathing or grounding techniques for anxiety, planning small changes in difficult relationships, or shaping ways to remember and process loss.
With two decades of practice, Holmes has seen many forms of stress and trauma. She draws on that experience to recognize common roadblocks and to offer realistic options when progress stalls. Her aim is to help people gain tools they can use outside the session.
People who choose her often want a practical, conversational therapist who stays focused on goals. Before a first appointment she asks clients to say what they want to work on so sessions begin with clear priorities. This makes each meeting easier to plan and more directly useful.
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How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions
Many licensed professionals draw on brief, evidence-based techniques to help with anxiety and trauma. One common option focuses on practical skills for anxiety such as breathing regulation and grounding. These are short, teachable techniques to reduce immediate symptoms and help stabilize reactions.Another approach emphasizes processing difficult experiences through structured conversation and gradual exposure to memories or reminders. This helps people reduce the intensity of traumatic reactions over time and regain control of daily routines.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and decide together with the client which strategies to try, based on goals, preferences, and what feels manageable.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make sessions easier to fit into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Talk with the therapist during the matching step about which session style would best fit your schedule and needs.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California, Missouri
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She addresses stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and low self esteem.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses a practical, conversational approach that focuses on clear goals and manageable skills to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional work experience.
What credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed as an LCSW in Missouri and California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use 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 urgent help numbers.