Jonetta Wakely , LPC

Jonetta Wakely is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who approaches therapy from a place of respect and collaboration. She meets people where they are, believing each person is the expert on their own life and that meaningful progress comes from understanding what matters most to the individual. She invites clients to share their priorities and insights so they can work together toward practical, sustainable outcomes.

Her core belief is that most people are doing the best they can in any given moment, and that behavior usually has clear reasons rooted in experience and circumstance. Rather than judging choices as good or bad, she focuses on identifying more effective options that help people build a life worth living. This pragmatic orientation helps clients move past blame and toward actionable change.

Jonetta is extensively trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). CBT, developed by Dr. Aaron Beck, concentrates on the relationships between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and she completed 160 hours of advanced training through the Beck Institute. She is also certified in Comprehensive DBT (C-DBT), an approach created by Dr. Marsha Linehan that emphasizes skills for managing emotions and making decisions that work well for the client. Information on both approaches is widely available to help people choose what may fit their goals.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care

Jonetta commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy into her online practice. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on how thoughts influence feelings and actions, providing practical tools to shift unhelpful thinking patterns and improve mood and functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to help people make choices that align with their goals and values.

She also draws on attachment-based ideas when relationships and patterns of connection are central concerns, helping clients explore how early bonds shape current interactions and how to build healthier connections now. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process - Jonetta works with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts techniques as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with her includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care across locations and busy days, while allowing therapists and clients to focus on practical strategies and meaningful progress together.