Shaneque Hawkins , LPC

Shaneque Hawkins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia who helps people coping with stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, and self-esteem concerns. She also supports those facing relationship strain, LGBT-related stress, sleep difficulties, career changes, and other life transitions. Shaneque writes plainly and keeps sessions centered on each person's goals and strengths.

She treats trauma and abuse and also works with people navigating postpartum depression, panic attacks, and post-traumatic stress. Shanque also addresses body image, commitment concerns, feelings of emptiness, isolation, and multicultural issues. Her background includes four years of clinical experience working with adults facing these concerns.

In session she focuses on a practical, collaborative approach. She listens first to understand each person's unique situation. Then she uses techniques drawn from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral methods, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to help people move forward.

Shaneque aims to make therapy feel like a partnership. She helps people set clear goals and builds steps they can try between sessions. Meetings are straightforward and conversational, with an emphasis on small, doable changes that add up over time.

She offers services in English to people located in Virginia. Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on availability.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters most to the person. It helps people feel heard, clarify values, and decide what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage panic, and improve mood. Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple attention and breathing practices to reduce overwhelm and increase awareness in daily life.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals and pick methods that fit their needs and preferences. Techniques can be mixed and adjusted over time as progress and challenges arise.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a longer session or visual connection helps. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief updates, reflective exercises, or when typing feels more comfortable. These formats help fit therapy into busy routines and different schedules.