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Online therapist

Juanita Chism Doss

Support for family and parenting concerns

Credentials
LCSW
Experience
25 years
Licensed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Juanita

Juanita Chism Doss is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, and family tensions. She also supports those coping with mood disorders, addiction concerns, grief, trauma, anger, self-esteem struggles, and career or life changes. Juanita brings 25 years of experience to sessions and works from Tennessee.

Sessions are offered in English. In the room she keeps language simple and practical. She listens first, then helps clients set small, clear goals.

Background and approach

Conversations focus on skills to manage feelings, reduce worry, and improve family interactions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - is one tool she uses to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Juanita aims to make treatment feel collaborative.

She partners with people to try strategies that fit daily life and adjusts plans based on what works. Progress is paced to match each person’s needs and circumstances. Her background includes long-term clinical work across a range of emotional and relational problems.

That experience shapes how she notices patterns and suggests practical changes. The goal is realistic coping and clearer communication within families. Clients can expect direct feedback and concrete homework between sessions when useful.

Juanita focuses on building skills rather than long, abstract talks. The approach is steady, respectful, and focused on day-to-day improvements.

Practical approaches for online family and parenting support

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps people identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems stuck and then practice clearer thinking and new habits. It often focuses on short-term, actionable steps to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change patterns that affect relationships.

Juanita uses CBT techniques to break big problems into smaller steps and teach skills that fit everyday life. She emphasizes clear strategies for coping with stress, improving communication, and handling parenting or family conflicts. The method is straightforward and goal oriented, aimed at creating real changes people can notice week to week.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. She works with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. Over time she adjusts strategies based on what helps most, so therapy feels tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy family schedule. Video calls let people see visual cues and have fuller conversations, while phone sessions can feel simpler for short check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging provide quick ways to check in between meetings and practice new skills. Together these options offer flexibility and make it simpler to stick with a plan while balancing work, school, and family life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar and mood disorders, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, career issues, relationships, parenting, family matters, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She listens, sets small goals, and offers straightforward skills to use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and relational challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - with Tennessee license TN LCSW 4313 and practices from Tennessee.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
25 years
Licensed
Tennessee
Languages
English

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