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Naeema Stutely-Hawkins

LPC Virginia 6 years of experience

Compassionate practical support for life changes

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Naeema Stutely-Hawkins
  • Client-centered
  • CBT-informed
  • Goal focused

About Naeema

Naeema Stutely-Hawkins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people handle life’s changes and everyday stresses. She focuses on practical steps you can take now, one day at a time, so small wins add up. Her approach is respectful and compassionate, aimed at building confidence and clarity without overwhelming jargon.

She draws on six years of counseling experience in Virginia to support people facing anxiety, depression, anger, and low self-esteem. She also helps with relationship concerns, parenting strain, career questions, and caregiver burnout. Sessions are shaped around each person’s needs and goals rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Naeema uses gentle, direct conversation to clarify what matters to you. She combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral tools to help you notice patterns and try different responses. This can make problems feel more manageable and create room for new choices.

Her work often focuses on improving communication, reducing panic and social anxiety symptoms, and addressing guilt, shame, or isolation. She also explores life purpose, forgiveness, and self-love when these issues come up. The emphasis is on practical change that fits your daily life.

Starting therapy with her involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling through the site. Sessions operate on a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. If you want a calm, steady guide while you sort out big changes, Naeema offers a supportive, nonjudgmental space to do that.

How client-centered work and CBT translate to online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person’s lead. The therapist offers empathy and reflection to help clients clarify what matters and build self-understanding. This approach can be useful for people navigating life changes who want an accepting space to talk through choices.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It uses practical exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT can help with anxiety, panic symptoms, low mood, and patterns that keep problems stuck.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each client about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. Adjustments are made as progress is reviewed so the plan stays relevant and useful.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days and reduce travel time. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when a quick touchpoint is useful, or for conversational sessions focused on planning and skills practice. Confirm the current session options before booking to make sure they meet your needs.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

Virginia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem, relationship concerns, parenting strain, and career questions. Additional areas include caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, loneliness, and panic symptoms.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques. She focuses on clear, practical steps and a conversational tone to help you try new ways of coping.

What is her professional background?

She has six years of professional counseling experience and works with people on a range of emotional and life problems. Her work emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC) and is licensed in Virginia.

Are sessions offered in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions billed and what does it cost?

Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and cost can vary with location and schedule. Exact fees depend on the subscription tier and therapist availability.

What are the steps to begin therapy?

To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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