- Compassionate listener
- Practical tools
- Values focused
About Naeema
Naeema Stutely-Hawkins, LPC, helps people facing stress and anxiety find steadier ground. She uses a calm, respectful approach to guide clients through practical steps and small changes. Sessions focus on what matters now and on building tools that help each day feel more manageable.
Her work centers on listening first and tailoring conversation to each person. She encourages reflection about values and purpose while helping people break problems into workable parts. This can include looking at relationships, work pressures, parenting strains, or the specific patterns that feed panic attacks.
With six years of experience and licensure in Virginia, she brings steady clinical experience without assuming a single path fits everyone. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques may be used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Client-Centered Therapy informs how sessions are paced and how goals are chosen together.
Naeema pays attention to caregiver stress, communication breakdowns, guilt and shame, social anxiety, and feelings of isolation. She also supports people wrestling with self-esteem, life transitions, and questions about purpose. Her aim is to help clients notice progress and learn from setbacks.
Practical steps are emphasized in session - setting small goals, practicing skills between meetings, and checking what works. The process is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs. To begin, people choose the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.
How therapeutic approaches guide online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's own goals and pace. The therapist listens deeply, reflects what she hears, and helps clients name what matters most. This approach supports people who want a respectful space to explore feelings and make personal choices.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses simple experiments and short exercises to test new ways of thinking and behaving. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, panic symptoms, and everyday stressors because it breaks problems into manageable steps.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and try strategies based on the client's needs, goals, and preferences. This is a collaborative process with room to adjust techniques as progress is reviewed.
Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins between appointments. Different formats can also suit quieter or shorter appointments, or times when being on camera is not wanted. Licensed professionals can help plan how sessions will fit into everyday life and responsibilities.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
Naeema works with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem, relationship and parenting strains, career questions, caregiver stress, and panic disorder and panic attacks.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Sessions are client-centered and collaborative. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques may be used to identify thought patterns and practice different behaviors.
What is her professional background?
She has six years of professional work experience supporting people through life challenges and emotional concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds a Virginia Licensed Professional Counselor credential and practices from Virginia.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is payment handled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.