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Online therapist

Juanita Perry-Hoffman

Compassionate support for family and life stressors

Credentials
LCSW
Experience
40 years
Licensed in
Louisiana, Texas
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Juanita

Juanita Perry-Hoffman is a licensed clinical social worker who uses practical, evidence-based techniques to help people manage stress and anxiety. She draws on four decades of professional experience to guide conversations about relationships, family tensions, trauma, and depression. Her approach is warm and respectful, aimed at making difficult topics easier to talk about.

She encourages small steps and honest communication as the work begins. With 40 years in the field, Juanita adapts discussions and plans to fit each person's situation.

Background and approach

She listens for what matters most and focuses on clear, doable changes rather than jargon. Sessions cover ways to reduce worry, cope with low mood, and repair strained relationships. Hands-on strategies and steady support are used to help people move forward.

When family dynamics are central, she helps identify patterns and practical ways to improve interactions. For trauma and abuse, she offers steady, sensitive care and works at a pace the person can handle. Self-love and building worth are addressed alongside symptom relief so people can feel more grounded in everyday life.

Juanita is licensed in Texas and brings a long history of clinical work to each session. She tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person’s needs and goals. She recognizes that starting therapy takes courage and aims to make the process as clear and manageable as possible.

How evidence-based methods translate to online care

Juanita uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and gentle pacing. One approach centers on teaching coping skills for stress and anxiety, such as breathing techniques and step-by-step strategies to manage worry. These tools help people handle daily triggers and reduce overwhelming feelings.

Another common focus is on rebuilding relationships and improving family interactions through clearer communication and boundary-setting. This work involves identifying unhelpful patterns and practicing different ways to respond, which can ease conflict and improve connection. For trauma and depression she emphasizes steady, sensitive support and pacing the work to what the person can handle.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process, and the therapist will collaborate with each person to find what fits best. Together they discuss goals, preferences, and what methods feel most comfortable, then adjust the plan over time based on progress and feedback.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits for this style of work. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation while phone sessions can be simpler when screens feel difficult. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to check in between sessions or use shorter, focused exchanges. These options increase flexibility and make ongoing support easier to fit into a busy life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Juanita commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, and depression. Self-love is also a focus during sessions.
What is her general therapy style?
Her work is practical and compassionate, centering on respectful dialogue and clear, doable steps. She adapts plans to match each person’s needs.
How long has she been practicing?
Juanita has 40 years of professional experience in social work and clinical practice across a range of concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, LCSW, with registrations TX LCSW 15750 and LA LCSW 17749, and practices from Texas.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what works best for the person.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
40 years
Licensed
Louisiana, Texas
Languages
English

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