- Warm supportive style
- 20 years experience
- Focus on codependency
About Juanita
Juanita Franklin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 20 years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, and depression. She listens without judgment and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Juanita aims to help clients notice patterns, set clearer boundaries, and build everyday skills that reduce overwhelm.
Her approach is warm and supportive. Sessions are tailored to each person by drawing on a mix of evidence-based therapies to find what fits. She uses straightforward tools for coping, managing emotions, and improving communication.
Juanita has a long career working in community and clinical settings. Over two decades she has supported people dealing with trauma, caregiving strain, chronic health challenges, and issues like codependency and attachment concerns. She brings that experience into sessions while keeping goals practical and achievable.
In therapy she emphasizes small, steady changes. That can mean practicing new ways to handle stress, trying behavioral strategies for mood, or working through difficult memories at a pace that feels manageable. Sessions focus on real-life improvements rather than abstract theory.
People who choose Juanita can expect clear, compassionate guidance and an emphasis on skills they can use between sessions. She works in Colorado and conducts sessions in English. To begin, clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Juanita draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients build coping skills and change unhelpful patterns. Cognitive behavioral approaches focus on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep stress and low mood going, then practicing concrete alternatives to feel better. Acceptance-oriented methods emphasize noticing difficult feelings without fighting them, and committing to actions that match personal values to create steady life changes.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Juanita will work with each person to decide which methods make sense based on their goals, daily life, and what feels comfortable. She adjusts strategies as progress is made so the work stays useful and manageable.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and support consistent check-ins during stressful periods. It can also allow shorter or more flexible meeting times when needed, and make it possible to keep momentum between in-person visits and remote weeks.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Colorado, Texas, Alaska
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Juanita help with?
She helps people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and low self-esteem. Additional concerns listed include codependency, caregiving stress, attachment issues, and body image.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
Her style is warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental. She personalizes sessions by drawing from a variety of evidence-based techniques to meet each person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
Juanita has practiced for 20 years, bringing long-term clinical experience to issues like trauma, chronic illness, and relational patterns such as codependency.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practices in Colorado. The profile notes licensure in Texas and Alaska as TX LPC and AK LPC.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.