- Practical coping skills
- Family and parenting
- CBT informed
About Juanita
Juanita Chism Doss is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience helping people through hard times. She supports people dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, addiction, mood concerns such as bipolar disorder, and difficulties around relationships and parenting. Her work often focuses on family and parenting concerns and everyday coping when life changes feel overwhelming.
She uses a practical, down-to-earth style in sessions. Conversations focus on clear goals and steps a person can try between visits. She listens for what matters most to each person and helps them build simple strategies to manage feelings, behavior, and stress.
Juanita draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking and try different actions. She also centers a collaborative approach where the client and therapist make decisions together about what to try next. The emphasis is on skills that people can use in daily life rather than long explanations.
Her background includes long-term clinical work in Tennessee. Over the years she has worked with a wide range of concerns and offers steady, experienced support through transitions and crises. Sessions are paced to match each person's needs and practical goals.
People who choose Juanita can expect straightforward guidance, strategies to reduce stress, and attention to family and parenting pressures. She aims to help clients build resilience and move toward clearer routines and better coping.
How therapy approaches guide online care
Juanita uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot patterns in their thinking and behavior and try small, testable changes. CBT focuses on practical strategies for anxiety, depression, stress, and mood shifts by breaking problems into manageable parts and teaching coping skills.Her approach is collaborative. She will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. Finding the right approach is part of the process, and adjustments are made together as needs change.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help keep therapy consistent during life transitions. Ask about session length and scheduling options when you complete the matching questionnaire to find a practical plan that fits your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Juanita focus on?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, career strain, relationships, and family and parenting challenges.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She works on clear goals and teaches everyday skills that people can use between sessions.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 25 years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and family concerns in Tennessee.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the credential LCSW and practices in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.