Juwairiah Abdus-Saboor , LCSW

Juwairiah Abdus-Saboor is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Virginia who brings eight years of experience supporting individuals and families through transitions, loss, and mental health challenges. She holds a Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Bachelor of Social Work with a minor in Spanish from North Carolina State University. In 2019 she obtained her clinical social work license, and in 2020 she completed a certification as a Certified Child & Adolescent Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP-CA), a credential focused on evidence-informed approaches to treating anxiety in young people.

Juwairiah uses an eclectic, strength-based approach that draws on attachment theory, systems perspectives, and solution-focused methods to help clients build balance, resilience, and a greater sense of wellbeing. She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, addiction, ADHD, self-esteem difficulties, and coping with life changes. Her practice also addresses more specific areas such as abandonment and attachment issues, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, and end-of-life and hospice counseling.

Born and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina, Juwairiah values family connections and cultural curiosity. She is a mother of two young sons and enjoys walking, traveling, cooking and exploring new foods, crafting with her children, and studying different cultures and history. Her therapeutic style emphasizes collaboration, practical skills, and helping clients identify strengths to support meaningful change.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and helps clients understand how early bonds influence current emotions and behaviors. This approach can be useful for people dealing with abandonment, attachment issues, relationship conflicts, or family of origin concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with more balanced thoughts while developing practical coping skills. CBT is often applied to anxiety, depression, stress, and problems with sleep or self-esteem.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps partners and families explore emotional responses and create new ways of connecting and communicating, making it a strong fit for relationship and family work.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Juwairiah works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their goals, needs, and personal preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with a licensed professional offers flexibility in how sessions are scheduled and delivered. Clients may choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit their routines and comfort levels, making it easier to access consistent care from home, work, or on the go.