Juanita Riley
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
About Juanita
As a licensed therapist in Florida with over three decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals through life’s most challenging transitions. My practice centers on helping clients navigate complex emotional landscapes, including relationship dynamics, personal growth, and healing from past traumas.
I bring a compassionate, culturally responsive approach to therapy, drawing on extensive experience working with diverse populations. My expertise spans a wide range of areas, including women’s and men’s issues, life-purpose exploration, communication challenges, and support during significant life changes.
My therapeutic style emphasizes empowerment, self-love, and holistic healing. I create a supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences, work through difficult emotions, and develop meaningful strategies for personal transformation. Whether you’re dealing with workplace stress, relationship concerns, or seeking deeper self-understanding, I’m committed to walking alongside you with empathy and professional guidance.
What Juanita helps with
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How Juanita works
- 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
What clients say
- “She’s a great person overall and therapist.”
- “Amazing compassionate therapist that offers various ways to assist each client”
- “Juanita is amazing. She has such a great sense of humor and always knows how to bring joy into the darkest of life’s moments. I feel so understood when I talk to her. I would definitely recommend her to anyone dealing with general life struggles”
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- “She truly listens and offers helpful coping mechanisms to handle stress.”
- “Love my Juanita ❤️”
- “Very understanding”
- “When talking to Ms. Juanita Riley it feels like I’m talking to my mom about anything and not just talking to a stranger. She experience the same things that I experience. I am grateful for her being there for me and my family.”
- “Amazing therapist really a God send. Very understanding kinda and patient. Really hears both couples perspectives follower of Jesus Christ ❤️??”
- “Miss Juanita is the best! She understands me!”
- “She is gem!! I am so grateful to have her to help me in this season of my life. Thank you so much”
- “Mrs Juanita is the most genuine, understanding and honest person I’ve me that has been able to break barriers in effective communication.”
- “Ms. Riley is a beautiful woman and she really helps me understood why I need therapy in the first place. In just two sessions, I’ve been able to practice things throughout my day that lowers my anxiety and I’ve also been able to communicate better with the person I love. I now know there is nothing wrong with me. Good people get therapy also”
- “She’s great! I’m grateful for her!”
- “Juanita has been very responsive, and willing to work with my schedule. I feel heard, and supported. It's nice to be able to thoroughly discuss, and have help to better process myself. Thank you”
- “When choosing a therapist we weren't sure who to pick and narrowed the list to two. The criteria we were in search of was a person of color,( to limit cultural barriers) and there were so many very experienced choices. Previously we have both experienced female counselors siding with the woman opinion, so when considering our selections we asked ourselves, do we want someone our age (40s) or do we want an auntie or maternal figure? We selected Ms. Riley because she is that mother/ auntie. She is witty, funny, honest and intelligent. We cannot wait to get more in-depth into some relationship issues, however we are extremely confident that she the therapist for us. ♥️”
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.
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