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Juanita Bobo

Juanita Bobo

LPC, LCMHC

Therapist · North Carolina · 12+ years of experience

Calm guidance for practical change

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  • 12 years experience
  • CBT and MI
  • Focus on anger

About Juanita

Juanita Bobo is a licensed counselor who focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, career strain, depression, and anger. She emphasizes a straightforward, nonjudgmental approach so people can talk about hard feelings. Juanita encourages small steps and offers steady support during change.

She brings 12 years of professional experience to her practice and holds LPC and LCMHC credentials. Juanita works to create an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared and understood. She helps clients identify patterns and practical steps that can reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.

Her work often covers coping with life transitions, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep difficulties, and challenges related to addiction. She also addresses caregiver fatigue and issues common in aging and hospice contexts. Juanita pays attention to how culture, discrimination, and identity issues affect mental health.

Juanita uses evidence-informed approaches to guide sessions. She often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and Motivational Interviewing to support change when motivation feels low. Together with clients she plans realistic goals and tracks small wins.

Her style is practical and compassionate. She aims to empower people to make choices that fit their values and daily life. To begin, readers should confirm current session options before scheduling.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCommunication problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

Michigan, North Carolina

Languages

English

How CBT and Motivational Interviewing Work Online

Juanita commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people notice thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and then try small changes to break those patterns. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and anger by teaching practical skills to manage daily reactions.

She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify why change matters and to build motivation without pressure. That approach can be useful when someone feels stuck about quitting an addiction, changing a habit, or making career or relationship shifts.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Juanita works with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. She helps set realistic steps and adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Specific online session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm available options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist about what will fit your schedule and how sessions can be structured to support your goals.

At a glance

Listed location
North Carolina
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
LPC, LCMHC
Languages
English
License (Michigan)
LPC · No. 6401016405
License (North Carolina)
LCMHC · No. 18537
NPI
1801305222

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Juanita address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, anger, and coping with life changes, along with related areas like sleep, addiction, and relationship concerns.

What is her general approach to therapy?

Sessions are practical and collaborative, using clear steps to identify patterns and try new strategies in everyday life.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 12 years of professional experience working with a range of mental health challenges.

What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?

Juanita holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices in North Carolina.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Do you provide international sessions?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions scheduled and what formats are offered?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.

How do fees and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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