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Shumaila Shahid

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Accepts

Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health, and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

Cultural & Ethnic Issues, PTSD, and Trauma

Great to meet you!

Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a decade of experience serving the culturally diverse community of New Jersey. My specialization lies in supporting women and addressing a broad spectrum of issues, such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, relationships, effective anger management strategies, and more. Over the years, I have developed a profound understanding of the unique challenges each person may encounter, ensuring that the care I provide is of the highest quality and tailored to your individual needs.

A bit about my approach to therapy

In my practice, I adopt an integrative and client-centered approach. I firmly believe in the transformative power of a strong therapeutic relationship, which serves as the cornerstone for client growth and healing.

What you can expect from our first session

Your journey is unique, and I am here to walk alongside you, offering unwavering support during the challenging moments. My commitment is to create a safe and nurturing space where you can express yourself freely and without fear of judgment. Together, we can navigate through the difficulties you are facing and work towards fostering positive change.

I am available nights and weekends to accommodate those with varying or late schedules. I look forward to working with you!

IMPORTANT NOTE:

My updated availability may not reflect on Headway calendar due to technical issues, please send me a message to schedule/confirm an appointment.


Shumaila's style is

Empowering
Warm
Solution-oriented

Insurance carriers Shumaila accepts

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Oscar
Oxford
Quest Behavioral Health
United Healthcare

More about Shumaila

MC (Masters in Counseling) at New Jersey City University
License type: LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (New Jersey)
Gender: Cisgender Female
Ethnicity: Other Racial or Ethnic Background, South Asian, and Caucasian
Languages: English, Urdu, and Hindi
Works with: Adults and Seniors
More specialties: Substance Use / Addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Stress, Anger Management, Grief, Loss, Relationship Issues, and Women's Issues
Modalities: Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Psychotic Disorders, Positive Psychology, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Psychoanalytic, and Behavior Modification