Jonetta Wakely, LPC

Jonetta Wakely, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), brings two decades of clinical experience to her work with individuals and families. She approaches each person as the expert on their own life, meeting clients on a level playing field and inviting them to define what matters most. Rather than labeling choices as simply right or wrong, she focuses on identifying more effective options that help build a life worth living.

Her practice emphasizes practical, evidence-informed strategies. She is extensively trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - a widely used approach developed by Dr. Aaron Beck - and in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) - an approach developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan that helps people make effective decisions about what works for them. In addition, she draws from attachment-based, existential, mindfulness, narrative, and trauma-focused approaches to tailor care to each client’s needs.

Jonetta works with a broad range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, and career matters. She also addresses related areas such as abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, codependency, dissociation, and divorce. Her style is collaborative and pragmatic - she asks clients to teach her what matters and then partners with them to reach meaningful goals. Jonetta accepts new clients, including international clients, and provides therapy in English.