Jonetta Wakely - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

20 years experience | Intl Clients Welcome

About Jonetta Wakely

As a licensed professional counselor, I believe in meeting clients on a level playing field as each client has a unique and personal understanding of themselves and is an expert in their own lives. I look to my clients to educate me on what is important to them and how we might best work together to reach a positive outcome. My fundamental belief is that most people are doing the best they can at any given point in their life and there are straight forward reasons for doing what they choose to do. I don’t get bogged down in talking about good or bad, right or wrong, or he said she said but rather what are more effective choices in creating a life worth living. I am extensively trained in both Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). CBT is the number one therapeutic modality in the world bar none and was developed by Dr. Aaron Beck. I had the good fortune to receive 160 hours of advanced training by the Beck Institute. I also am certified (C-DBT) in Dialectical Behavior Therapy developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan where the focus is on making decisions about what will work effectively for you and what is not effectively. Information on both CBT and DBT are available online to help you make an informed decision on how best to move forward in your goals and in your life.

Licenses

LPC

LPC04598

Professional experience

Anger management
Career difficulties
Depression
Family conflicts
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Caregiver issues and stress
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Immigration issues
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Clinical Approaches

Attachment-Based Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Existential Therapy
Mindfulness Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“In the short time I have known Jonetta, she has given me such a different experience to what therapy could be than my past experience. She understands my complaints and is also showing me how to retrain my brain”

“I’m still very new to therapy but Jonetta has made me feel like it’s nothing but a conversation. I don’t feel any ounce of judgment when talking to her. I’m so grateful, and I’m looking forward to my journey with her.”

“I hadn’t been to therapy in awhile. Jonetta has made this experience a comfortable one and has created an environment of trust in our sessions. She is an excellent therapist.”

“Jonetta has been very helpful in providing insight and direction in my journey. She helped me realize the underlying causes of my struggles and has provided tools to help me manage my mental health care.”

“she's very good , perhaps I found the right one”

“I love Jonetta! She strikes the perfect balance between letting you rant and giving feedback. She stops thought spirals efficiently and is very attentive, often picking up on the unsaid thoughts.”

“Instant connection — the conversation felt very comfortable and understanding. I'm looking forward to working on myself with her support.”

“While I’ve only been seeing Jonetta for a short time, I feel lucky to have her wisdom and compassion to help me navigate challenges in life. She is deeply empathetic and relatable.”

“Jonetta has helped me so much. I am so pleased to work with her.”

“Enjoying my sessions with Jonetta, she has helped me a lot.”

“She is everything I asked for when I started. She’s very smart and has already has my perspective changed in a good way!”

“Jonetta is experienced and helpful”

“Ms. Jonetta is such a genuinely kind person. She's insightful and supportive without coddling you. She's also very professional and values and respects the time you have with her. I've been seeing her weekly for a few weeks and she's helped me understand things about myself that I was more or less blind to. Highly recommend.”

“Her ability to work back to the truth of what I might be experiencing at the moment is great and I really value her insight.”

“Wonderful to speak with. Really takes time to understand where you’re at and what your needs are”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.