Therapist profile
Shawanna Eugene, LPC
New Jersey
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Anxiety
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, New Jersey / 37PC00434600
- NPI1609036540
- Experience25 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew Jersey
About
- Stress management
- Anger strategies
- Communication skills
About Shawanna
Shawanna Eugene is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, family conflict, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. Sessions are focused and practical, aimed at helping people manage everyday struggles and regain control over their emotions.
She approaches work with respect and sensitivity, and adapts conversations and plans to each person's situation. That means deciding together which steps make sense next, whether that is setting short-term goals, practicing calming skills, or addressing patterns that keep returning.
Shawanna draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood problems and panic symptoms as well as longer-standing issues like post-traumatic stress and social anxiety. She also supports people dealing with body image concerns, caregiver stress, impulsivity, and communication problems. The focus is on real-life changes rather than abstract labels.
Her background includes two-and-a-half decades helping adults navigate young-adult issues, multicultural concerns, and relationship stressors that crop up in families. Work in sessions often mixes skill-building with conversations that uncover what fuels recurring anger or frustration.
Practical steps are emphasized: learning strategies to interrupt impulsive reactions, calming methods for panic, and clearer communication techniques. Shawanna encourages steady progress through manageable exercises and regular check-ins on what is or isn't working.
How sessions work
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
Shawanna works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills people can use right away. One common approach teaches breathing and grounding tools to reduce panic and intense anxiety; these are simple exercises people can practice between sessions to lower reactivity. Another approach looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep moods and anger cycling; it uses short exercises to change patterns and test new ways of responding.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjust the plan as progress is made. That collaborative decision-making helps keep sessions practical and relevant.
Session formats are not detailed in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, they can reduce travel time, allow a quicker check-in during a lunch break, or let someone practice calming skills in a familiar setting. Licensed professionals often use online work to maintain momentum between in-person visits and to ensure skills are practiced when they are needed most.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, family conflict, anger, self-esteem issues, and depression, plus related areas like body image, caregiver stress, and panic symptoms.
How would you describe her approach or style?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and adapts conversations and plans to each person's situation. The work mixes skill practice with guided discussion.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, anger, and related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Can I see a therapist in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She does accept international clients, so check session logistics for your time zone before booking.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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