Shakirah Ewell , LPC

Shakirah Ewell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey with nine years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping women navigate life transitions, depression, and generalized anxiety. Her work emphasizes practical steps clients can use between sessions to notice change and build coping skills.

Shakirah uses approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking and learn new ways to manage strong emotions. She also draws on client-centered and solution-focused methods to keep sessions grounded in each persons goals and strengths. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with time spent on small, concrete steps clients can try right away.

Her background includes work with women of diverse cultural backgrounds and communities that place importance on faith and cultural identity. That experience informs a respectful, person-centered style that pays attention to cultural context and everyday realities. Shakirah aims to create a space where clients can name what matters and work toward realistic changes.

Typical concerns she addresses include stress, relationship strain, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, and career-related issues. She also supports people dealing with postpartum depression, pregnancy and childbirth adjustments, blended family issues, and the stress of caregiving.

Sessions are offered in English and make use of practical tools such as thought records, emotion regulation strategies, and brief goal planning. The focus is on steady progress through clear, manageable steps that fit into daily life.

Therapeutic approaches for online care and practical progress

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead to help them name their priorities and build on strengths. It is useful when someone wants a supportive, nonjudgmental space to clarify goals and make decisions.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people spot patterns of thinking that worsen mood and anxiety, then practice specific techniques to test and change those thoughts. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems where clear steps and skill practice can help.

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers tools for managing intense emotions and improving emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. It can be helpful for people who struggle with strong mood swings, impulsive reactions, or relationship conflicts.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and will adjust the plan over time based on what helps most.

Online therapy with this clinician is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for in-depth conversation and teaching skills that benefit from visual demonstration. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to fit brief updates or quick support into a busy day, adding flexibility to ongoing work.