- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Shayna
Shayna Pannuzzo is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with six years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, and depression, and supports those who are neurodivergent or have developmental disability and intellectual disability diagnoses. Shayna speaks English and works from a practical approach that centers the person's own knowledge of their life.
In sessions she listens for what is most getting in the way of daily functioning. She uses clear tools to address symptoms and patterns rather than long theoretical talks. Clients can expect therapy that focuses on changing thoughts, practicing new skills, and building steady routines.
Shayna has experience with an array of concerns including ADHD, bipolar mood conditions, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, panic, and social anxiety and phobia. She also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, isolation, trauma-related brain injury, and co-occurring conditions. That background helps when issues overlap and affect daily tasks and relationships.
Her methods include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness techniques, and motivational interviewing. These approaches are used to teach coping skills, manage intense emotions, and set achievable goals. Shayna describes the person in front of her as the expert on their story and works collaboratively to apply useful strategies.
To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. The practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and session fees vary by location.
How Shayna uses CBT, DBT and mindfulness in online care
Shayna commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside mindfulness techniques. CBT helps people notice and test the ideas that drive anxiety and avoidance, and then practice different responses. DBT provides short, teachable skills for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving communication. Mindfulness therapy trains steady attention and simple breathing or noticing exercises to reduce reactivity and ground focus.Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. Shayna will work with each person to pick approaches that fit their goals, strengths, and what feels doable day to day. She checks in and adapts the plan as skills are practiced and problems shift.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online work helpful for fitting appointments around school, work, or caregiving because it can reduce travel and make scheduling easier. Online sessions also allow focused skill practice between meetings and shorter check-ins when a quick adjustment is needed. If specific session types matter to you, confirm them during the matching and scheduling steps.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, and a range of related issues including ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, OCD patterns, panic, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic style?
Sessions focus on practical tools and skills. She emphasizes changing unhelpful thoughts, practicing new behaviors, and building routines.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Shayna has six years of professional experience as a licensed counselor working with neurodivergent clients and people with developmental or intellectual disability diagnoses.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule an initial appointment.