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Dr. Shawnda McEwen

Therapist(She/Her/Hers)
11 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, Maternal mental health, Identity issues, Trauma, Transgender issues
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

As a Clinical Psychotherapist, I believe that everyone already has the tools they need to be their most productive and successful self. Sometimes people just need the support and encouragement from an outside source to reach their personal "happy place". Every patient has a right to Self-Determination and Self-Awareness. Psychotherapy can help develop insight, coping mechanisms, and social skills to help us build stronger relationships.

My approach to therapy

My Approach is realistic, warm, and knowledgable; as well as interactive. I believe in meeting my patients where they are and giving them the unique tools to realize what is best for their situation. I am positive that you will get exactly what you need from my sessions as they will be more than safe and accepting.

What you can expect from me

Clients can rest assured knowing that when they leave their sessions with me they are being given the right tools to be able to navigate their own lives.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Direct, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    11 years of experience
  • Training
    Other - Doctorate at University of Southern California, MSW (Master of Social Work) at Brooklyn Campus of Long Island University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New Jersey, New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, AmeriHealth New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, Quest Behavioral Health, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, Maternal mental health, Identity issues, Trauma, Transgender issues
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Sleep disorder, Stress management, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Women's issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, Behavioral, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Positive Psychology, Relational, Trauma Focused CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    560 Sylvan Avenue Suite# 1209
    Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632