Sanjuana Meza, LCPC - Therapist in Illinois

About Sanjuana

Sanjuana Meza is a licensed clinical professional counselor who focuses on practical, down-to-earth support. She uses clear talk and straightforward tools to help people handle stress, anxiety, grief, and low self-esteem. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and are grounded in respect and compassion.

Sanjuana tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person's needs. She draws on six years of experience as an Illinois LCPC to guide choices about which techniques to try.

Background and approach

The goal is to build skills that fit daily life and feel manageable. Her work covers common concerns like depression, addictions, anger, and coping with life changes. She also addresses areas such as parenting and family matters, ADHD, communication problems, and issues tied to immigration or multicultural stress.

She helps people name problems and try practical steps to improve them. Sanjuana integrates evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused approaches. She keeps explanations simple and focuses on what clients can do between sessions.

Progress is checked in regular conversations rather than long lectures. For many people the first step is the hardest. Sanjuana emphasizes collaboration and steady, doable changes.

She aims to make therapy a place to practice new ways of relating to yourself and others while supporting real-life goals.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing uncomfortable thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then making small steps toward what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try practical strategies to change reactions and behavior. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding emotional responses and improving how people connect and communicate.

Choosing the right method is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and they will decide together which approaches to try. That collaborative process helps shape a plan that fits daily life and specific concerns.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and to continue work between meetings. Many people find that a mix of formats helps them practice skills and stay engaged while managing other responsibilities.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

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 kinds of problems does Sanjuana address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, addictions, parenting and family concerns, ADHD, and related issues such as communication problems and multicultural stress.

What is her general therapy style?

Her approach is practical and collaborative, using clear conversation and skill-building from methods like CBT, ACT, and emotionally-focused work to help people make small, doable changes.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has six years of professional experience working as a clinician in Illinois and applies that background to tailoring treatment to each person.

Where is she licensed and what is her credential?

She holds an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credential listed as IL LCPC 180015605 and practices from Illinois.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and 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, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 6 years
Licensed: Illinois
Languages: English, Spanish

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