Juanita Riley, LMHC
Florida LMHC helping people navigate change and healing
- LMHC in Florida
- 35 years experience
- Relationship and trauma care
About Juanita Riley
Juanita Riley is a licensed therapist in Florida with 35 years of clinical experience, offering steady support for people facing major life transitions. She holds the LMHC credential - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - and centers her work on healing from trauma, improving relationship dynamics, and guiding personal growth.
Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns, including relationship and family issues, grief and loss, stress and anxiety, depression, sleep problems, anger, career challenges, and compassion fatigue. She also works with concerns such as abandonment, codependency, communication and commitment issues, caregiver stress, blended family dynamics, infidelity, and end-of-life or hospice-related counseling.
Juanita brings a compassionate, culturally responsive orientation to therapy and emphasizes empowerment, self-love, and practical strategies for holistic recovery. She creates a supportive environment where individuals can explore difficult emotions, build clearer communication, and develop meaningful coping tools. Whether the focus is on repairing relationships, recovering from past abuse, or clarifying life purpose, she partners with clients to create a personalized path forward.
Known for a warm, client-centered approach, Juanita combines depth of experience with evidence-informed techniques to help people navigate change and find renewed balance in everyday life.
Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns, including relationship and family issues, grief and loss, stress and anxiety, depression, sleep problems, anger, career challenges, and compassion fatigue. She also works with concerns such as abandonment, codependency, communication and commitment issues, caregiver stress, blended family dynamics, infidelity, and end-of-life or hospice-related counseling.
Juanita brings a compassionate, culturally responsive orientation to therapy and emphasizes empowerment, self-love, and practical strategies for holistic recovery. She creates a supportive environment where individuals can explore difficult emotions, build clearer communication, and develop meaningful coping tools. Whether the focus is on repairing relationships, recovering from past abuse, or clarifying life purpose, she partners with clients to create a personalized path forward.
Known for a warm, client-centered approach, Juanita combines depth of experience with evidence-informed techniques to help people navigate change and find renewed balance in everyday life.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Juanita Riley have?
Juanita Riley has 35 years of experience working as a therapist.
Is Juanita Riley a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is licensed as an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details: FL LMHC MH4756.
In which languages does Juanita Riley provide therapy?
Juanita Riley provides therapy in English.
Where is Juanita Riley located?
Juanita Riley is located in Florida.
How can I work with Juanita Riley as my therapist?
You can work with Juanita Riley through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Juanita Riley work with international clients?
Juanita Riley does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Juanita Riley cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and flexible online care
Juanita Riley integrates several established approaches to support clients in an online format. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and encourages choosing actions aligned with personal values - a useful approach for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and developing practical skills to shift them, which can be helpful for depression, anxiety, sleep challenges, and stress management. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist reflects and supports the client as they explore self-understanding and build self-esteem and resilience.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Juanita works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds so therapy stays focused and relevant.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - which makes it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to continue work with a licensed professional even when life requires remote access. This variety of formats supports consistent engagement and allows therapy to proceed in a way that suits each client best.