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Zhenique Israelian

Compassionate counselor guiding practical change

LMHC, LCMHC New Hampshire

Experience
16 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English

About Zhenique

Zhenique Israelian is a licensed mental health counselor with 16 years of clinical practice between Massachusetts and New Hampshire. She focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem challenges, and major life transitions while incorporating practical, evidence-informed methods into care.

Background and approach

Her background includes work with mood disorders and an array of related concerns such as caregiving stress, chronic illness, attachment difficulties, and issues around forgiveness and isolation. She approaches therapy from a perspective that honors each person as the expert of their own story, using collaborative techniques to build on existing strengths and increase coping capacity.

Zhenique draws from cognitive behavioral strategies alongside attachment-based and client-centered ideas to clarify patterns, shift unhelpful thoughts, and strengthen emotional regulation. Clients can expect a steady, respectful presence that balances skill-building with an emphasis on personal agency and purpose.

Available in New Hampshire, she offers multiple session formats to fit different needs and life rhythms. Prospective clients who are ready to explore change and develop practical tools for daily living will find a practitioner who emphasizes partnership, clear goals, and gradual progress.

Practical approaches and remote care options

Many clients benefit from a mix of structured skill work and exploratory, relational therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learning practical strategies to change them, which can help with anxiety, mood concerns, and stress management. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in relationships and early bonding to better understand emotional reactions and improve connection and trust in current relationships. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist follows the client's lead and supports self-directed growth and insight.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative; the therapist will work with each person to determine which methods align with their goals, preferences, and circumstances. That process may blend techniques from different approaches over time to meet evolving needs and foster lasting skill development.

Online therapy here is offered through multiple formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility. These options make it possible to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity when travel or life changes arise, and access care from home or other convenient locations while working toward concrete goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, coping with life changes, and coaching, along with related challenges such as attachment issues, chronic illness, and mood disorders.
What is the therapist's general approach or style?
The approach is collaborative and strengths-based, blending client-centered care with cognitive and attachment-informed techniques to help clients build coping skills and clarify goals.
How long has this clinician been practicing?
She brings 16 years of professional experience working in clinical settings across Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
What credentials and location does the therapist hold?
She holds MA LMHC LMHC7289 and NH LCMHC 2727 and practices in New Hampshire.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are provided?
Clients can work through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and availability.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps should someone take to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Psychodynamic TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

Massachusetts, New Hampshire

Languages

English