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In-Person Counseling for Teens, Young Adults & Families in Manassas

If you—or your teen—feel overwhelmed by academic pressure, relationship difficulties, grief, self-esteem concerns, or a major life transition, you don't have to figure it out alone. It's easy to lose sight of your own strengths when everything feels heavy at once.

Therapy can offer a space where you feel heard, understood, and supported—while you build practical tools and rediscover the resilience you already have.

What to expect:

  • In-person sessions in Manassas, VA
  • Weekday evening appointments (4pm–8pm)
  • Care for teens (12+) and adults—individual and family support
  • Strengths-based support for life transitions, self-esteem, academic stress, and grief
  • In-network with Aetna, Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield, CareFirst, Cigna/Evernorth, and Sentara Health Plans; Superbill available for out-of-network benefits
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No pressure. You can ask a question or request a consultation.

Does Any of This Feel Familiar?

People come to therapy for different reasons. If you're noticing any of the following, you—or your family—may benefit from therapeutic support.

School stress or academic pressure that feels impossible to keep up with
A big life change—new school, new job, a move, a loss—that's left you feeling unsteady
Grief that feels too heavy to carry alone
Self-doubt, low confidence, or questions about who you are and where you fit
Feeling stuck as a parent or caregiver—arguments, silence, or worry about your teen

If any of this resonates, therapy with Shaniqua can help.

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How Shaniqua Can Help

With Shaniqua, you'll work in a genuine partnership—building on the strengths you already have and developing practical tools for the challenges in front of you. Areas where she can help include:

  • Life transitions and adjustment challenges: navigating change with steadiness and a plan
  • Self-esteem, confidence, and identity development: quieting self-doubt and building a stronger sense of self
  • Academic stress and school-related concerns: managing pressure, motivation, and school-life balance
  • Grief and loss support: space to process loss at your own pace
  • Support for caregivers and families navigating adolescent challenges: strengthening communication and healthy family relationships

What Therapy with Shaniqua Is Like

Person-centered, strengths-based care drawing from Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Below is a quick overview of what to expect and how the process typically unfolds.

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Free 15‑Minute Consultation

A brief phone or video call to talk about what you're looking for, answer questions about therapy with Shaniqua, and decide together whether it's a good fit.

2

First Few Sessions: Understanding Your Story

You'll explore what's bringing you to counseling, the strengths you already have, and your goals. Shaniqua will work with you to prioritize what to focus on first.

3

Ongoing Work: Skills, Strengths, and Growth

As therapy continues, you'll practice practical tools from SFBT and DBT, build confidence, and work through the challenges that brought you in—at a pace that feels doable.

4

Review & Next Steps

Periodically, you and Shaniqua will review what's working, celebrate progress, and adjust focus as needed—whether that means continuing, shifting goals, or gradually wrapping up.


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Who Shaniqua Works With

Shaniqua offers in-person individual and family therapy in Manassas, VA, with weekday evening availability (4pm–8pm). She works with:

Teens & Young Adults

Support for teens (12+) and young adults navigating school stress, identity, self-esteem, and big transitions.

Families & Caregivers

Help for parents and caregivers navigating adolescent challenges—strengthening communication and family relationships.

Life Transitions & Grief

Steady, strengths-based support through loss, change, and the adjustments that come with them.

Whether you're new to therapy or returning after previous experiences, Shaniqua aims to provide a space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported as you work toward the changes you want to see.

Portrait of Shaniqua Williams, Resident in Counseling

Meet Shaniqua Williams


Shaniqua's passion is helping adolescents, young adults, and families navigate life's challenges while recognizing the strengths they already possess. Many of her clients come to counseling feeling overwhelmed by academic pressure, relationship difficulties, grief, self-esteem concerns, or major life transitions. Together, they create a space where clients can feel heard, understood, and supported as they work toward the changes they want to see in their lives.

She believes therapy is most effective when it feels like a genuine partnership. Her goal is not to tell clients what to do, but to help them better understand themselves, build on their strengths, and develop practical tools for navigating life's challenges. Her approach is person-centered and strengths-based, drawing from Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

For more than 12 years, Shaniqua has supported children, adolescents, and families in public schools, alternative education settings, and intensive in-home counseling programs. These experiences have given her a deep appreciation for the challenges people face every day and the resilience they often don't realize they have. She has also worked closely with parents to strengthen communication, build effective strategies, and support healthy family relationships.

Credentials & Supervision

Shaniqua is a Resident in Counseling (VA License #0704019441) practicing under licensed supervision by Kathleen A. Otero, M.A.Ed, LPC/LCPC (VA License #0701011336). This means your care includes regular clinical consultation and oversight—supporting ethical, high-quality therapy.


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Fees & Insurance

Out-of-Network Care

Our 45-minute sessions are typically $150. If we are out-of-network with your insurer, we can provide a detailed superbill you may submit to your carrier for possible reimbursement.

Out-of-pocket costs and reimbursement vary by plan. Contact our admin team and we’ll help you understand likely costs before scheduling.

In-network with

  • Aetna
  • Anthem / Blue Cross / Blue Shield
  • CareFirst
  • Cigna / Evernorth
  • Sentara Health Plans

Insurance benefits and copays vary by plan. Contact our admin team and we’ll help you understand likely out-of-pocket costs before scheduling.

Common Questions About Starting Therapy with Shaniqua


Yes. Shaniqua offers a free 15-minute phone or video consultation so you can ask questions, share what you're looking for, and get a sense of whether working together feels like a good fit. There is no pressure to commit.

Shaniqua sees clients in person at our Manassas, VA office, with weekday evening appointments available between 4pm and 8pm.

Shaniqua provides individual and family support for teens (12+) and adults. She may refer out if you're in immediate crisis, have active safety concerns that need higher levels of care, or are seeking specialized services outside her scope. If you're unsure, the consultation call is a good place to talk about what you need.

In Virginia, it means Shaniqua is practicing as a pre-licensed clinician while completing required supervised hours. Your therapy includes structured oversight and consultation with a licensed supervisor.

Cedar Spring Counseling currently has openings for in-person sessions with Shaniqua in Manassas, with weekday evening appointments (4pm–8pm) available.


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