Naeema Stutely-Hawkins, LPC

Naeema Stutely-Hawkins welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. She focuses on practical steps to reach goals one day at a time and helps clients look back to see what they’ve learned from difficult experiences. Her approach is warm and respectful, and she aims to create a calm space where people can speak honestly and be heard.

Naeema is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Virginia with six years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem concerns, and life changes. She also supports people facing caregiver stress, communication problems, feelings of guilt or shame, and social anxiety.

In sessions she tailors conversations and plans to each person’s needs. That can mean setting short practical goals, practicing new ways of thinking, or naming patterns that get in the way. She uses a client-centered stance so the client's priorities guide the work.

She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes. This combination aims to make progress feel manageable and concrete rather than abstract.

Her style is compassionate and straightforward. She encourages clients to reflect on purpose and how they fit into the world while building everyday tools for coping. To begin, people use the site Start Therapy flow to match and schedule a first session.

How Naeema’s Approaches Work Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and lived experience. The therapist listens closely, reflects what they hear, and helps clients decide what to work on next. This approach is useful for building clarity, confidence, and a stronger sense of purpose.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes to see different results. It is often used for anxiety, panic symptoms, and low mood by breaking issues into manageable steps and testing new habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful. This is a collaborative process where the client’s needs and preferences guide decisions.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are supported. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time so therapy can fit around caregiving and work. Licensed professionals can use these tools to focus on skills, problem solving, and progress that fit everyday life.