Shanika Dukes, LPC, NJ | Psychotherapist

About Shanika Dukes

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Trauma Focused

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Multicultural

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Getting to know Shanika Dukes

Shanika Dukes is a Licensed Professional Counselor, license number 37PC00752900. Hello! I'm Nikki Dukes. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s in Counseling from Villanova University, genuinely invested in your best interest and here to learn your story. If you find yourself overthinking, having intrusive thoughts, setting healthy relationship boundaries, or striving for that perfect work-life balance—I promise you are not alone! Chances are you can benefit from talking to someone who can help you use the tools that already exist within you. Life comes at us fast, and everyone needs to know they are supported in their struggles. Sometimes, there are so many things happening at once that it can be difficult to sort through the mountain of worries to find the root of it all. I have many years of experience helping clients find success by overcoming anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief. I also specialize in relationship issues and life transitions. Using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), we will develop skills to better control your thoughts and emotions. It is important to me that you feel like you are in the driver’s seat of your treatment. My style is warm, inviting, compassionate, and goal-oriented. It is my personal goal to help you move forward by coping with what you are going through right now. I am excited to meet you!

What should a new client know about working with you?

My therapeutic style is comforting, caring, compassionate, and when needed, direct. Clients can expect to have a safe and inviting space to share and explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Clients will receive unconditional positive support throughout the therapeutic process. In sessions, clients will be able to develop skills that they can use to decrease negative experiences and increase resilience in their daily life. All expressions of emotional processing are welcomed in our judgement-free sessions-- laughter, tears, anger, and even silent reflection.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

The goal of the first session is to establish foundation. It is an opportunity for both of us to get to know each other. Therapy, like any other relationship, requires an established level of comfort, trust, and vulnerability. In the first session, we will both have the opportunity to ask questions to together decide if this will be a good fit. Once we have worked to establish the connection, we will then work to figure out the initial direction and goal of our therapy sessions. While these preliminary goals can shift with time, it is still important to have an initial blueprint to ensure that we have some direction. This first session can be daunting for those entering therapy for the first time, but worry not! It will feel like a conversation.

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In-network insurances

Aetna

BlueCross BlueShield

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance

Initial session: $160 for 45 minutes

Ongoing session: $160 for 45 minutes

Popular visit reasons

Anxiety

Cognitive Therapy

Depression

Marriage Counseling

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Anxiety

Cognitive Therapy

Depression

Marriage Counseling

Office location

Shanika Dukes, LPC also offers online video visits for patients

Rachael Houston

221 River St, Hoboken, NJ 07030

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Education and background

Practice names

Evolve Psychotherapy

Education and training

Villanova University, Master's in Counseling

NPI number

1851886998

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Shanika Dukes?

Generally, Shanika Dukes has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Shanika Dukes's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Shanika Dukes accepting new patients?

Shanika Dukes generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Shanika Dukes's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Shanika Dukes accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Shanika Dukes online?

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What practice does Shanika Dukes work with?

Shanika Dukes works with Evolve Psychotherapy.

Where is Shanika Dukes's office located?

Shanika Dukes has 2 office locations in Hoboken, view full addresses on Shanika Dukes's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Shanika Dukes?

Shanika Dukes frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Shanika Dukes on their profile.