Shaneque Hawkins

Collaborative, skills-based support for life changes

LPC Virginia

Experience: 4 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Shaneque

Shaneque Hawkins is an LPC based in Virginia who works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, self-esteem struggles, relationship and family concerns, sleep difficulties, career transitions, and other life changes.

Background and approach

She also addresses a range of related issues including panic attacks, postpartum depression, post-traumatic stress, seasonal affective disorder, body-image and self-love concerns, and multicultural or veteran-related matters. In practice she emphasizes collaboration, treating clients as experts on their own lives while offering guidance and practical skills.

Her approach draws on several evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered listening, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, solution-focused strategies, and trauma-focused work. With four years of clinical experience, she aims to help clients explore patterns, build coping strategies, and move toward clearer goals.

Prospective clients can expect a respectful, goal-oriented partnership that balances symptom-focused tools with attention to values and personal strengths.

Practical approaches for online healing and growth

Shaneque integrates cognitive behavioral strategies and client-centered listening into online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and learning concrete skills to reduce anxiety, manage depression, improve sleep, and address panic symptoms. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaborative goal-setting so clients feel heard while exploring values and personal strengths.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. She approaches treatment collaboratively, inviting clients to share their goals and preferences so techniques are adapted to individual needs. Together they review progress and adjust methods when something is not working, keeping the work practical and goal-oriented.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access to care. These formats allow clients to fit therapy into busy schedules, continue work while managing life transitions, and choose the interaction style that feels most comfortable for them.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, relationship and family issues, sleep problems, career challenges, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include panic attacks, postpartum depression, post-traumatic stress, seasonal affective disorder, body-image and self-love issues, and multicultural or veteran-related concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style and approach?

The practice emphasizes a collaborative, client-centered stance combined with practical techniques. Cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods are used to help clients identify patterns and build coping skills.

What is her clinical background and experience level?

She holds an LPC credential and has four years of clinical experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment difficulties, and broader life stressors.

Where is she licensed and based?

The therapist practices in Virginia and holds the LPC credential with licence details listed as VA LPC 0701010955.

Which languages are offered and can she work with international clients?

Services are provided in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for online work?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.

How are session costs handled?

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

What are the steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesDepression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Avoidant personalityBody imageCommitment issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityEmptinessForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

Virginia

Languages

English