- Stress and anxiety
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Caregiver stress
About Shawanna
Shawanna Eugene is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with 25 years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, family concerns, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. She also focuses on issues such as body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety and phobia.
Her approach is practical and conversational. She listens to what is happening now, and helps clients set small, manageable goals. Sessions involve talking through responses to stress and trying simple strategies to reduce overwhelm. Shawanna adapts the conversation to each person's situation and preferences.
Over a long career she has supported people through a range of mood and behavior challenges. That experience informs how she recognizes common patterns and suggests concrete changes. She pays attention to cultural and background factors that shape how stress and anxiety show up.
Shawanna aims to help clients build clearer communication skills and manage impulsive or angry reactions. For social anxiety and phobia she works on gradual steps to facing feared situations and on practical coping tools. She also helps caregivers manage persistent strain and balance responsibilities.
People who choose her can expect straightforward talk, goal-focused sessions, and adjustments based on what works. To begin, clients describe their main concern and then schedule a first appointment using the site's matching process.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Shawanna draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing how people respond to stress and anxiety. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice more balanced, realistic thoughts; this can reduce worry and improve mood. Another approach uses gradual, step-by-step exposure to feared situations so that avoidance decreases and confidence grows; this is often used for panic and social anxiety.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review current concerns, goals, and comfort with different methods, then try options and adjust as needed. The aim is to find practical tools that fit daily life and produce noticeable differences in how someone manages stress.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also lets people try different ways of meeting while focusing on building skills for social anxiety, communication, and stress management.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, anger, self-esteem, and depression, plus related areas such as social anxiety and phobia and panic attacks.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is conversational and practical, focusing on clear steps and small goals to reduce overwhelm and improve coping.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional work experience in counseling and related settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.