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Jonetta Wakely

Practical, collaborative counseling for lasting change

LPC Oklahoma

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English
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About Jonetta

Jonetta Wakely is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with two decades of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and depression.

Background and approach

She approaches each person with respect for their own expertise about their life, focusing on practical steps that lead to more effective choices rather than assigning blame or moral judgments. Her work also addresses parenting, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, and a wide range of related issues such as attachment difficulties, codependency, and caregiver stress.

Grounded in evidence-informed methods, she draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy among other approaches to tailor treatment to individual goals. Jonetta emphasizes collaboration, asking clients to help define what matters to them and which strategies feel workable.

With 20 years as an LPC practicing in Oklahoma, she blends structured techniques with mindfulness and narrative perspectives to help clients identify patterns, build coping skills, and move toward a life they value. Jonetta accepts English-speaking and international clients and uses a client-centered, pragmatic style that prioritizes clear, achievable steps.

Her background includes advanced training in CBT and extensive familiarity with DBT skills, which she integrates where appropriate to support sustained change.

Integrating evidence-based approaches in online therapy

Jonetta uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress; CBT focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors to produce measurable improvements. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that can be useful for managing intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to explore goals, preferences, and responses to different techniques and then tailor a blend of CBT, DBT skills, and other approaches that best fit the client's needs and values.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to continue consistent work from different locations and to use shorter or more frequent check-ins when helpful, while preserving the same therapeutic focus on skills, insights, and goal-oriented progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family challenges, parenting, anger, self-esteem, and career issues, plus related areas such as attachment issues and codependency.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and pragmatic, meeting clients where they are and focusing on effective choices rather than moral judgments. She emphasizes client expertise and practical strategies to reach goals.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She is a licensed professional counselor with 20 years of experience and advanced training in CBT and DBT-informed approaches.
Where is she licensed and what are her credentials?
She holds the credential LPC with licence details OK LPC LPC04598 and practices in Oklahoma.
Does she work with non-English or international clients?
She conducts sessions in English and does accept international clients.
What session formats are available with this therapist?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

Parenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Oklahoma

Languages

English