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Juanita Chism Doss

Calm guidance for practical emotional growth

LCSW Tennessee

Experience
25 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Family, Parenting
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Languages
English
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About Juanita

Juanita Chism Doss is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Tennessee with 25 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, relationship difficulties, and other life challenges.

Background and approach

She focuses on practical support for concerns such as family and parenting stresses, grief and loss, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and career-related changes. Juanita combines clinical experience with a compassionate, person-centered stance to help clients identify goals and build skills for everyday coping.

Her style emphasizes collaboration and skill-building, using evidence-informed methods to help clients change unhelpful patterns and strengthen resilience. Sessions aim to be respectful and tailored to each person’s circumstances, with an emphasis on developing concrete strategies for managing emotions and improving relationships.

Juanita’s long practice history reflects a commitment to meeting clients where they are and supporting sustainable, practical progress over time.

Online approaches and how they help



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, goal-oriented approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and related mood or relationship difficulties by teaching concrete skills for coping and problem solving.

In practice, therapy focuses on building tools such as thought records, behavioral experiments, and actionable coping strategies that clients can apply between sessions to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. These methods aim to make emotional challenges more manageable through step-by-step skill development.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is part of the work; the therapist collaborates with each client to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative process helps shape a plan that feels sensible and achievable for the individual.

Online sessions offer flexibility for people balancing work, family, and other commitments. Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow clients to choose the way of communicating that fits their schedule and comfort level. These options can make consistent care easier to maintain while supporting practical access to licensed professionals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Juanita works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, parenting, and coping with life changes.
What is the therapist's general approach to treatment?
Her approach is collaborative and person-centered, emphasizing practical skill development and strategies that help people change unhelpful patterns and manage emotions more effectively.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 25 years of professional experience to her practice, having supported clients through a variety of emotional and life challenges over that time.
What are the therapist's credentials and where are they based?
Juanita holds an LCSW and is licensed in Tennessee under TN LCSW 4313.
In what languages does she offer services and are international clients accepted?
Services are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available for working together?
She offers multiple online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost determined for sessions?
Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps should someone take to begin working with this therapist?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Tennessee

Languages

English