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Shakirah Ewell, LPC

Licensed counselor for women's transitions
  • Women only clients
  • CBT and DBT
  • 9 years experience

About Shakirah Ewell

Shakirah Ewell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with nine years of clinical experience who is based in New Jersey and also holds licensure in Pennsylvania. She focuses on supporting women through life transitions, persistent sadness, and generalized anxiety, bringing a care approach informed by both clinical training and cultural awareness. She has extensive experience working with women of color and members of the Sunni Muslimah community, and she concentrates her practice on women only.

Her therapeutic work blends cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and behavioral activation within a holistic framework that recognizes connections between mind, body, and soul. This mix of approaches helps clients notice and shift unhelpful thinking patterns, build practical coping skills, and re-engage with meaningful daily routines. She invites clients who want to increase optimism, challenge negative thoughts, and strengthen overall well-being to consider scheduling a session.

Shakirah aims to provide attentive, culturally sensitive care that centers each clientâs goals and experiences. As a licensed counselor, she brings structured techniques alongside empathy to help women navigate relationship and family challenges, parenting concerns, career and financial stressors, and life stages including pregnancy and postpartum adjustments.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepressionCoping with life changes

Also Specializes In

Parenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Blended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressDivorce and separationFamily problemsIsolation / lonelinessMoney and financial issuesPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Shakirah Ewell have?

Shakirah Ewell has nine years of professional experience.

Is Shakirah Ewell a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details include NJ LPC 37PC00759900.

In which languages does Shakirah Ewell provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Shakirah Ewell located?

She is located in New Jersey.

How can I work with Shakirah Ewell as my therapist?

You can work with Shakirah Ewell through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Shakirah Ewell work with international clients?

Shakirah Ewell does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Shakirah Ewell cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Shakirah draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy alongside a client-centered perspective to guide online sessions. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps clients identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and develop practical skills for managing anxiety and depression. Dialectical behavior therapy offers tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for relationship and family challenges. Client-centered therapy emphasizes the client's own goals and values, creating a collaborative space where the therapist listens, reflects, and supports the client's self-directed growth.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Shakirah works together with each client to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress is made. This collaborative stance helps ensure that care feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy with Shakirah is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which allows for flexible scheduling and easier access from home or work. These options make it possible to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into busy lives, and connect with a licensed professional in ways that match individual comfort and availability.

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