Sanjuana Meza

Compassionate counselor using practical therapies

LCPC Illinois

Experience: 6 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English, Spanish

About Sanjuana

Sanjuana Meza is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) in Illinois who draws on cognitive behavioral therapy alongside other evidence-informed approaches to help clients address everyday struggles and deeper emotional wounds.

Background and approach

She has six years of practice supporting people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma and abuse, and issues around motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Her work also extends to concerns such as addictions, anger, ADHD, and challenges tied to life changes and parenting.

Meza approaches each client with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to fit individual needs rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all method. Additional focus areas include multicultural and immigration-related concerns, communication problems, forgiveness, and difficulties like obsessive-compulsive patterns, phobias, and isolation.

She offers services in English and Spanish and adapts her style to match each person's goals, helping them move toward more satisfying and meaningful daily life. Taking the first step can be difficult, and Meza positions herself as a supportive partner throughout that process.

Her practice balances practical coping skills with attention to emotional experience, aiming to help clients build resilience and clearer direction for the future.

Practical therapy approaches for online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression, offering concrete skills for managing daily challenges. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and develop psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult feelings while committing to meaningful actions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, empathetic stance in which the therapist provides understanding and support to help clients explore their own solutions and grow at their own pace.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they will explore practical strategies, emotional processing, and adjustments over time so the plan evolves with progress and changing circumstances.

Online therapy offers scheduling flexibility and easier access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it possible to maintain continuity of work during busy periods, travel, or when getting to an in-person office is difficult, while allowing licensed professionals to deliver tailored interventions and ongoing support.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can I bring to therapy?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, addictions, anger, parenting challenges, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

What therapeutic styles does she use in sessions?

Her approach blends cognitive behavioral therapy with methods such as ACT, DBT, client-centered therapy, and emotionally-focused techniques to tailor interventions to each person's needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has six years of professional experience providing mental health support across a variety of concerns and client presentations.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She is an LCPC licensed in Illinois with licence number IL LCPC 180015605 and practices from that state.

Does she offer services in multiple languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she does not currently accept international clients.

Which session formats are available for online work?

Clients may connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How is cost handled for therapy with this therapist?

Session cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changes ADHD

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCD PhobiasPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English, Spanish