Shanique Slowley-Azeez, LPC - Therapist in New Jersey

About Shanique

Shanique Slowley-Azeez is a licensed professional counselor who helps people handle stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. She works with concerns like low self-esteem, motivation, sexual impulsivity, and compassion fatigue. Shanique aims to meet people where they are and speak in clear, direct terms that feel practical and humane.

Her sessions focus on listening first, then building a plan tailored to each person. She uses straightforward dialog to identify what’s getting in the way and which skills will help.

Background and approach

Progress often begins with small, usable steps that fit everyday life. Shanique blends several evidence-based methods to match what an individual needs. She draws from client-centered therapy to keep the person’s priorities central and from cognitive behavioral therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

Mindfulness and DBT skills are also used to manage strong emotions and impulsivity. With five years of experience and an LPC credential, she practices in New Jersey and conducts sessions in English. Her approach balances warmth with practical tools so people leave sessions with clear ideas to try between meetings.

Many clients come with relationship worries, parenting strain, work stress, or questions about life purpose. Shanique works alongside people to improve communication, reduce panic and overwhelm, and build more steady daily routines that support long-term goals.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Client-centered therapy places the person’s priorities at the center of work and guides conversation around what matters most to them; it helps when someone needs a space to be heard and to set personal goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and panic symptoms. Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, teaches specific skills for managing intense emotions and impulsivity and can be useful for people struggling with self-control or crisis moments.

Figuring out which approach fits best is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your concerns, discuss options, and adjust methods based on goals and what feels most useful. That means approaches can be combined and refined as work progresses.

Online therapy using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. Video lets conversations feel face-to-face, phone sessions remove travel time, and messaging options let people check in between meetings. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity and try new skills in real life while staying connected with a licensed professional.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, parenting challenges, intimacy-related issues, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related areas such as grief and career questions.

How would you describe her style in sessions?

The approach is direct and compassionate. Sessions focus on listening first, then cooperating on clear, practical steps to try between meetings.

What is her professional background?

She has five years of professional experience working with the listed concerns and combines several therapeutic methods to match each person’s needs.

Where is she licensed and located?

She holds an LPC credential and practices in New Jersey under license number NJ LPC 37PC00958300.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are available for sessions?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for ongoing work and check-ins.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start a first session?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist’s availability.

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Experience: 5 years
Licensed: New Jersey
Languages: English

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