Victoria Shumard, LPC, NJ | Psychotherapist

About Victoria Shumard

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Families

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Victoria Shumard

Victoria, MA, LPC, CFMHE, is a Licensed Professional Counselor and forensic mental health evaluator, with more than a decade of experience providing mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults. Her clinical experience spans a broad range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression and mood disorders, trauma-related conditions, emotional and behavioral dysregulation, personality disorders, relationship difficulties, and adjustment to significant life transitions. She also specializes in child and adolescent mental health, parent-child relationships, attachment, and family systems. Victoria integrates evidence-informed therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), alongside trauma-informed, attachment-focused, and family systems perspectives. Trained in Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) through the Yale Child Study Center, she incorporates parent-based interventions to help caregivers support children experiencing anxiety. Her approach emphasizes individualized treatment, emotional regulation, resilience, and the ways developmental experiences and relationships influence mental health and well-being. Victoria earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marymount University and her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Clemson University. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Early Childhood Development and Neurodiversity at Fielding Graduate University, with academic interests in early childhood mental health, neurodevelopment, and the relational and environmental factors that shape emotional, behavioral, and developmental outcomes. Across her work, Victoria brings a compassionate, collaborative, and developmentally informed perspective to helping individuals and families navigate challenges, strengthen relationships, and achieve meaningful, lasting change.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety

Anxiety Disorder

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Boundary Issues

Depression

Psychotherapy

Therapy

Women's Mental Health Issues

Anxiety

Anxiety Disorder

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Boundary Issues

Education and background

Practice names

Peaceful Wellness Services

Education and training

Marymount University - Ballston Center, Master's in Mental Health Counseling
Clemson University, Bachelor's

NPI number

1306238845

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Victoria Shumard?

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Is Victoria Shumard accepting new patients?

Victoria Shumard generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Victoria Shumard's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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What practice does Victoria Shumard work with?

Victoria Shumard works with Peaceful Wellness Services.

What are common reasons for patients to see Victoria Shumard?

Victoria Shumard frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Victoria Shumard on their profile.