Shanique Slowley-Azeez
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Doctor of Education (EdD) in Community Care and Counseling specializing in Traumatology. I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate trauma, emotional challenges, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions. Additionally, I am a certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider (SOTP) with experience supporting diverse populations through evidence-based and compassionate care. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and collaborative therapeutic environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered. My approach to therapy focuses on healing, resilience, self-awareness, and meaningful personal growth. I believe therapy should enhance your quality of life by helping you build healthier coping strategies, strengthen emotional well-being, and create lasting positive change.
My greatest strengths as a provider are my ability to create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel comfortable opening up and sharing their experiences.
First session
In the first session, clients can expect a warm and welcoming environment where we’ll discuss your reasons for seeking therapy. I will ask about your background, current challenges, and goals for therapy, so I can better understand your unique needs. Together, we will explore the best ways to move forward and develop a plan tailored to help you heal, grow, and achieve your goals. The session will be focused on building rapport, ensuring you feel heard, and setting a foundation for our work together.
Strengths
My greatest strengths as a provider are my ability to create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel comfortable opening up and sharing their experiences. I am compassionate, empathetic, and skilled at building rapport, which helps establish trust early on. Additionally, my expertise in trauma-informed care and evidence-based approaches allows me to tailor strategies that best meet each client’s unique needs. I am dedicated to empowering clients, helping them develop coping skills, and guiding them through the healing process with patience and understanding.
Ideal clients
I am best positioned to serve individuals facing trauma, emotional distress, life transitions, daily stressors, mood disorders, and relationship concerns.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is a structured, evidence-based approach that focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. In my practice, I use CBT with both youth and adults to promote emotional regulation, problem-solving, and healthier thinking patterns.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
Person-Centered Therapy is a humanistic approach that emphasizes unconditional positive regard, empathy, and authenticity in the therapeutic relationship. In my practice, I use this method to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, accepted, and empowered to explore their experiences and make their own choices.
Trauma-Focused CBT
Trauma-focused CBT is an evidence-based treatment designed to help clients overcome the emotional and psychological impact of trauma. In my practice, I use TF-CBT to address trauma-related symptoms such as anxiety, depression, anger, and behavioral challenges.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- New JerseyLicense 37PC00958300