- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
About Shayna
Shayna Pannuzzo is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with six years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and related concerns. Shayna also supports people managing parenting strain, relationship stress, and bipolar mood symptoms.
She has a background supporting neurodivergent clients and people with developmental or intellectual disability diagnoses. That experience informs how she adapts conversations and strategies to match different ways of thinking and communicating. Sessions focus on clear skills and practical steps rather than long theory talks.
Shayna uses evidence-informed approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new responses. She also draws on mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity and Motivational Interviewing to help clarify what matters most to each person.
In a typical session she helps clients name the problem, practice a small skill, and set a simple next step to try between meetings. She explains techniques in plain language and checks in about whether a strategy fits the client’s life. Sessions can address anger like frequent outbursts, simmering resentment, or tension in close relationships.
Shayna views people as the experts on their own stories and aims to build on existing strengths. She asks direct questions, offers concrete options, and works collaboratively to adjust plans until they feel workable.
How Shayna uses practical therapies online
Shayna commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to guide her work. CBT focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and practicing small changes to test new ways of responding. DBT emphasizes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when feelings run high.She also uses mindfulness techniques to help reduce automatic reactivity and to notice physical signals that precede anger. Motivational Interviewing is used to clarify personal goals and build motivation for trying new strategies. Each approach is presented in straightforward language with short exercises to practice between sessions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Shayna will collaborate with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts techniques based on what proves practical and helpful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time that would otherwise block appointments. Licensed professionals can use these formats to focus on skills practice, role plays for difficult conversations, and brief coaching between sessions, depending on the agreed plan.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and parenting strain, bipolar mood concerns, and related issues such as ADHD and caregiver stress.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses practical, skills-based work like CBT and DBT, combined with mindfulness and motivational interviewing to help people try different responses and set realistic steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience as a licensed counselor working with adults, including neurodivergent clients and people with developmental or intellectual disability diagnoses.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the therapist's profile does not specify formats.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.