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Naeema Stutely-Hawkins

Compassionate, goal-focused therapy for life transitions

LPC Virginia

Experience
6 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Naeema

Naeema Stutely-Hawkins offers supportive, goal-oriented care for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and related life challenges. She emphasizes steady progress, working with clients to set attainable steps and then reviewing what was learned from each setback and success.

Background and approach

Her approach honors each person's experiences as opportunities for growth and for clarifying purpose and direction. Licensed in Virginia with six years of professional experience, Naeema uses client-centered principles alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to shape conversations and treatment plans.

She focuses on emotional regulation, relationship concerns, parenting and family dynamics, career questions, and issues such as guilt, forgiveness, isolation, and self-esteem. Sessions are tailored to each individual's needs, with attention to building confidence, addressing worry and panic symptoms, and cultivating self-love.

Her style is grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion, aiming to create a calm therapeutic atmosphere. Naeema encourages clients to take courageous first steps toward a more fulfilling life and offers steady support while they explore how they fit into the world and how they can share their strengths with others.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, empathetic space where clients' thoughts and feelings guide the work. This approach helps people clarify values, increase self-understanding, and build motivation for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) centers on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors; it is often used to address anxiety, panic symptoms, depression, and difficulties with self-esteem.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and adapt methods over time so that the plan fits the individual. Together they will monitor progress and adjust techniques to support realistic steps forward.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, continue care during life transitions, and access consistent support from licensed professionals without traveling to an office. The variety of formats also allows clients to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for them, promoting continuity and convenience in their therapeutic work.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Naeema commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, self-esteem, coping with life changes, relationship and family issues, parenting, and career-related concerns, along with related topics such as caregiver stress and social anxiety.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her practice blends client-centered therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), emphasizing compassionate listening, collaborative goal-setting, and practical coping skills tailored to each client's needs.
What is her professional background and experience level?
She holds six years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges, guiding clients through both short-term coping and longer-term personal growth.
Where is she licensed and what credentials does she hold?
She is licensed as an LPC in Virginia with licence number VA LPC 0701013606 and practices from that state.
Does she offer services in languages other than English or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for working with her?
She offers a variety of online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions priced and what is the payment model?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy 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, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Virginia

Languages

English