Back
Shaakira Wells, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey

Shaakira Wells

Individual therapy

Rula verifies every provider’s credentials and conducts regular quality reviews

LCSW
5+ years

Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Shaakira Wells, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Shaakira has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Bryn Mawr College.

Available virtually|NJ
Specialties
Domestic Violence
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
Style
Exploratory
Approachable
Motivational

Hi there, I'm Shaakira!

My practice combines mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, meditation, and other eclectic stress reduction techniques to bring clarity and meaning to your environment. I teach you how to be intentional with your thoughts, the power of the breath, creating your reality, and overcoming obstacles simply by resetting & re-centering your emotions.

My focus

Are you exhausted from holding everything together? You smile, work, and care for everyone else, but inside, you're overwhelmed, disconnected, and wondering when life will finally feel peaceful again. I'm here. Trauma doesn't always look dramatic; sometimes it looks like people-pleasing, chronic anxiety, hyper-independence, and difficulty trusting.

My approach

I utilize trauma therapy for a minimum of 10 weeks to stabilize the nervous system. Sound Therapy will be added by the fifth week of therapy, and sessions will end with EMDR.

Expertise

Therapy types

  • Individual Therapy

Ages served

  • Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

  • Aetna
  • Allegiance
  • Allied
  • Arlo (Cigna)
  • Ascension-SmartHealth

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from Bryn Mawr College.

Sessions

60 minutes
Virtual sessions

Next appointmentWednesday, Aug 5th