Shaakira Wells, LCSW, NJ | Psychotherapist

About Shaakira Wells

Focus areas

Counselling For First Responders

Psychological Trauma

Domestic Violence

Stress

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Women's Issues Therapy

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Trauma Focused

EMDR

Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Shaakira Wells

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. My communication style My communication style is warm enough to build trust, clear enough to inspire action, and structured enough to create transformation. My goals for you Healing is about more than reducing symptoms—it's about creating lasting change. Together, we'll explore the experiences that have shaped your current patterns, develop practical tools for emotional regulation, and build the confidence to make choices that align with your values and goals.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Mood Swings

Postpartum Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - New Jersey

Education and training

Bryn Mawr College, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1609322437

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What practice does Shaakira Wells work with?

Shaakira Wells works with Rula Health - New Jersey.

What are common reasons for patients to see Shaakira Wells?

Shaakira Wells frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Shaakira Wells on their profile.