Shaneque Hawkins, LPC

Shaneque Hawkins is an LPC who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and life changes. She meets people where they are and works alongside them to name goals and take small steps forward. Shaneque uses straightforward language so conversations stay clear and practical.

She emphasizes a partnership in the work. The client sets priorities and Shaneque offers tools drawn from several approaches to support day-to-day coping. Sessions can focus on reducing worry, building routines for better sleep, processing past hurts, improving self-esteem, or navigating career and relationship strain.

Her style is warm and down-to-earth. She combines client-centered listening with problem-solving techniques that aim for changes clients can notice quickly. Mindfulness skills are used to reduce overwhelm and increase present-moment awareness.

Shaneque has four years of experience as a licensed professional counselor in Virginia. She has worked with people dealing with panic attacks, postpartum depression, post-traumatic stress, and issues tied to identity and multicultural stressors. This range informs how she tailors sessions for each person.

When trauma is part of the story, Shaneque offers focused support that balances safety with paced processing. She also addresses related concerns like body image, isolation, commitment worries, and the emotional impact of disasters or military service.

To begin, she asks about what matters most to the client and builds practical steps from there. The emphasis is on steady progress, stronger coping, and clearer choices for everyday life.

How her approaches work for online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person's experience and priorities. The therapist listens without judgment and follows the client's lead to build goals that feel meaningful and realistic. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches straightforward skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is often used for anxiety, panic, low mood, and sleep problems because it breaks issues into practical steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Shaneque will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and preferences. That means checking in about what feels useful, adjusting techniques over time, and combining approaches when that helps progress.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people practice skills in their everyday routines and move between sessions and daily life more easily.