Shaneque Hawkins

Shaneque Hawkins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and career concerns. She works with individuals who are dealing with life changes, sleeping problems, low self-esteem, and relationship stress. Shaneque aims to partner with each person so they feel heard and understood.

She uses straightforward, conversational sessions where the client leads and she offers guidance. Sessions draw on practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused work to tackle immediate problems. Mindfulness techniques are used to build calmer responses to stress and panic.

Shaneque also uses client-centered methods to create a respectful space for exploring feelings and identity. Motivational interviewing helps when someone is unsure about making changes or needs a plan to move forward. Trauma-focused ideas are incorporated for those processing past harm or loss.

Over four years as an LPC in Virginia have shaped her approach. She emphasizes a collaborative relationship - the person in therapy is treated as the expert on their life. Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps that fit daily life.

People often come for help with burnout, panic attacks, postpartum mood changes, body image worries, or challenges tied to military experience and multicultural identity. Shaneque invites each person to start where they are and work toward clearer choices and better coping.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and understanding the client’s priorities. Online sessions using this approach focus on creating a respectful, collaborative setting where the client guides the conversation and the therapist reflects and clarifies what matters most.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical ways to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. In virtual sessions CBT can include setting short goals, practicing coping skills between meetings, and reviewing how small changes affect mood and stress.

Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice thoughts and bodily reactions without getting swept up by them. Online work can combine brief guided practices and simple daily exercises to reduce panic and improve sleep.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about needs, goals, and preferences, and suggest methods that fit those priorities. Decisions about techniques and pacing are made collaboratively, and plans are adjusted as progress is tracked.

Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people work on skills from home without travel. These practical benefits often help people maintain steady progress.