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Zakkiyyah Sally, LPC

Practical counseling for stress and anxiety

6 years in practice · based in New Jersey · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Zakkiyyah

Zakkiyyah Sally is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey who focuses on practical, person-centered care. She uses clear, step-by-step methods to help people manage stress and anxiety. Her approach is calm and encouraging for those facing relationship strain, trauma, or life transitions.

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses Trauma-Focused Therapy for those coping with past hurt and post-traumatic stress.

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Background and approach

Sessions mix conversation with concrete tools to try between meetings. Zakkiyyah has six years of counseling experience offering both individual and group sessions. She helps people handle workplace stress, caregiver strain, body image concerns, and major life changes like divorce or separation.

She also supports people working through guilt, forgiveness, and finding life purpose. In the therapy room she takes a strengths-based stance. That means she looks for what a person already does well and builds from there.

Clients can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental space and practical exercises aimed at small, doable changes. She works with adults on communication problems, attachment issues, self-love, and women's issues. Sessions include problem-solving, skill practice, and time to process emotions so people leave with clearer next steps.

Therapeutic approaches that work online

Both Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy translate well to online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying concrete behavior changes. It is useful for managing anxiety, stress, and workplace or relationship patterns. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on helping people process past harm and learn coping strategies for post-traumatic stress and ongoing distress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and preferences, then suggest which methods to try first. Plans are adjusted over time based on what is helpful and what fits a person's life.

Online therapy offers formats to match different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for skill demonstrations and deeper work. Phone sessions are an option when video is not convenient or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging can be used for brief check-ins, homework support, or when someone prefers typing over speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep consistent progress.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does she help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family problems, trauma and abuse, and life changes. Other focus areas include attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, and workplace problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is strengths-based and practical. She uses talk therapy combined with exercises and coping tools to try between sessions.
What experience does she bring?
She has six years of counseling experience providing both individual and group therapy. That background includes helping people with grief, confidence building, and career counseling.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in New Jersey.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
How are online sessions conducted?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.

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Experience
6 years
Licensed
New Jersey
Languages
English

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