- Stress and anxiety
- Life purpose
- CBT and DBT methods
About Shanique
Shanique Slowley-Azeez is an LPC, a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey, with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and questions about life purpose. She also supports people facing issues around self-esteem, motivation, and sexuality.
Shanique uses straightforward conversation to help clients sort through what matters now. She adapts sessions to each person’s concerns and preferences. Sessions focus on practical skills and clearer thinking rather than lengthy theory talk.
Her approach often draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing. That mix lets her address symptoms like panic or impulsivity while also working on longer-term patterns in relationships and behavior.
In sessions she will listen to current struggles and offer concrete exercises to practice between meetings. She helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, test new behaviors, and develop simple routines that reduce overwhelm. For someone facing grief, career uncertainty, or major life changes, the work centers on small, usable steps.
Shanique aims to make the process clear and practical. She asks about the client’s goals and adjusts techniques as progress is made. The focus stays on what the client wants to change and the next realistic steps toward that goal.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. It helps people clarify their goals by putting their own concerns and choices at the center of sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and uses practical exercises to reduce symptoms like anxiety and panic. CBT is often used for worries, low mood, and trouble with motivation.The therapist treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. Together they will try methods, review what works, and adjust techniques based on the client's goals and preferences. Decisions about which tools to use come from ongoing discussion and practical results rather than a fixed plan.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as the profile does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. If phone or video options are available, each has practical differences - phone can be lower bandwidth and easier when screen time is not desired, while video supports visual cues during skill practice. Ask about current session options when arranging the first appointment to match the format to daily life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, motivation, and life purpose among other issues listed in her profile.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses client-centered conversation and practical exercises drawn from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing to clarify goals and test new behaviors.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She holds the LPC credential and has five years of professional experience working with adult clients.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey and practices under that credential in that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session fees structured?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.