About Shanique
Shanique Slowley-Azeez helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and problems with motivation and self-esteem. She is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey. Her approach aims to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable and respectful.
She keeps conversations grounded and practical. Sessions focus on the issues that brought someone in, such as panic attacks, grief, compassion fatigue, or questions about sexuality and intimacy. Shanique tailors the pace and topics to each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.
Background and approach
Her background includes five years of professional experience working with a variety of concerns. She combines client-centered work with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy when those tools fit the goals. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing also appear in sessions to support focus and readiness for change.
In the room she emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Conversations are collaborative - the person’s priorities guide which skills and strategies are introduced. Practical exercises, goal-setting, and check-ins help track progress between meetings.
Shanique also assists with life transitions, career questions, parenting stress, and issues around control, guilt, or isolation. People can expect straightforward talk about coping skills and clear options for moving forward. If someone wants a coach-style focus, she can shape sessions toward actionable steps.
Sessions are offered in English and delivered online in formats that fit different schedules. Shanique encourages anyone feeling stuck to consider a short intake to see if her style matches their needs.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening without judgment and following the person's lead. It helps people feel heard and decide what changes matter most to them. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and introduces practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and motivation struggles. Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, offers specific coping skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness; it suits people facing intense emotions or impulsivity.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and try methods that match those goals. Together they will adjust techniques over time so sessions stay focused on what helps you move forward.
Online therapy with Shanique uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules. Video is helpful when visual cues matter and allows longer sessions. Phone sessions work well for people with lower bandwidth needs or who prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging allow brief check-ins, quick skills practice, or more flexible daily support. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, school, or caregiving commitments.
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What this counselor works with
Also listed
- ADHD
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexuality
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 5 years
- Licensed
- New Jersey
- Languages
- English