About Shirley
Shirley Panjabi is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey who helps people manage stress and anxiety. She supports those wrestling with low self-esteem, depression, and the challenge of big life changes. Her approach aims to make starting therapy feel straightforward and hopeful.
Shirley uses a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate style in sessions. She listens first, then works with each person to shape conversations and goals that fit their life.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on practical steps that can be used between meetings, not just talk in the moment. She has four years of professional experience helping people build confidence and motivation. Shirley also addresses impulsivity, feelings of isolation or loneliness, questions about life purpose, and developing self-love.
Her work emphasizes small, manageable changes that add up over time. Shirley tailors the plan to each person's needs instead of using one script for everyone. She encourages people to try different strategies and keep what helps.
The therapist frames the work as a collaboration where the client's goals guide decisions. For someone worried about a new start, Shirley offers steady support and practical suggestions. She frames progress as repetitive practice and gradual shifts.
Her aim is to empower people to make lasting changes they choose for themselves.
Approaches that meet you where you are
Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on learning new skills and changing patterns that keep people stuck. One approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real life to reduce anxious or down moods. This helps people notice thinking patterns and try alternative, more balanced ways of looking at situations.Another common approach centers on skill-building for emotion regulation and coping. It teaches short, practical strategies to manage strong feelings, reduce impulsive reactions, and handle stressful moments. These skills are useful for everyday life and during transitions that feel overwhelming.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day realities. That means trying things, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan over time.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that feels helpful. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or when a short check-in fits the schedule. Live chat and messaging let people share updates between sessions and get ongoing support without scheduling a full call.
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What this therapist works with
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- Experience
- 4 years
- Licensed
- New Jersey
- Languages
- English
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