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Shumaila Shahid

Therapist
5 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Women's issues
  • Individual therapy

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.

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 me

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.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Asian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Warm, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    5 years of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at New Jersey City University
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (New Jersey)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Women's issues
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Trauma, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Strength-Based, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Behavior Modification, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi