Naeema Stutely-Hawkins

Naeema Stutely-Hawkins is a licensed professional counselor who helps people work through everyday struggles. She focuses on practical steps people can take when stress, anxiety, anger, or low self-esteem make life harder. Her approach aims to help clients meet short-term goals and build lasting skills.

She believes each life event can teach something useful. Sessions are conversational and tailored to the person in front of her. Naeema asks simple questions to clarify what matters most and to set small, achievable goals.

With six years of experience practicing in Virginia, Naeema has guided people through depression, motivation blocks, and relationship concerns. She pays attention to caregiving strain, communication breakdowns, and issues around guilt, shame, and forgiveness. She also supports people dealing with panic attacks, social anxiety, and loneliness.

Naeema uses client-centered methods to create a respectful, compassionate space. She pairs that with cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to identify unhelpful thought patterns and try out different behaviors. Together these approaches aim to reduce distress and increase everyday functioning.

Her sessions focus on what a person wants to change now and how to make steady progress. She helps people notice what they’ve learned from challenges and how to apply those lessons going forward.

How Naeema blends client-centered and CBT online

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and meeting a person where they are. The therapist offers empathy and gentle reflection to help someone notice their own values and strengths. This approach helps when someone needs acceptance and clarity about what matters to them.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, anger, or depressive moods. CBT is often used for panic attacks, social anxiety, and low self-esteem.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Naeema will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She adjusts the plan over time based on what is working and what isn’t.

Confirm current session format options before booking so you know what is offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins during a break. Reach out and schedule a first appointment to discuss how sessions can be arranged to fit your routine.