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Anita V Shukla-Accardi

LCSW, CHT

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Available both in-person and online
304 Amboy Avenue Metuchen, NJ 08840
Is simply talking not helping you to heal in the ways you know are possible? Do you know what actions will help you, but find that the emotions and body refuse to follow? Are you looking for deep healing that acknowledges the complexity of external factors, yet allows you to go deep into your body, your consciousness, and creativity to access the healing within you? If these words resonate with you, I'd love to explore with you. I use many unconventional tools that we can fit to match your intentions, alongside talk therapy. I expressly accept most insurance because of my desire to offer quality therapy not typically covered.
My focus is to help and support folx who have experienced trauma (cultural, identity, developmental, single incident) with modalities that support safety and empowerment. I practice IFS, Somatic Experiencing, Safe & Sound Protocol, and Hypnosis (parts and regression) in ways that affirm your unique identities/cultural contexts.
Please contact me by email to schedule a free telephone consult.
Call or Anita V Shukla-Accardi now for a free 15 minute consultation - (732) 338-7078

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

304 Amboy Avenue

Metuchen, NJ 08840 map

(732) 338-7078
My website
I see clients virtually and in person in Metuchen, NJ for therapy (insurance accepted). I also see clients for Reiki & Hypnosis (self pay)
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (732) 338-7078
Photo of Anita V Shukla-Accardi, LCSW, CHT

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

304 Amboy Avenue

Metuchen, NJ 08840 map

(732) 338-7078
My website
I see clients virtually and in person in Metuchen, NJ for therapy (insurance accepted). I also see clients for Reiki & Hypnosis (self pay)
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $150
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Horizon BCBSMedicare Advantage
  • Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Independence Blue Cross
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I am committed to offering high quality therapy to groups/individuals for whom access to these therapies are limited. This is why I accept insurance and am working to panel with more companies. I do offer a limited number of sliding scale spots for historically marginalized folx.
Photo of Anita V Shukla-Accardi, LCSW, CHT
Anita V Shukla-Accardi
LCSW, CHT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (732) 338-7078
"
I am committed to offering high quality therapy to groups/individuals for whom access to these therapies are limited. This is why I accept insurance and am working to panel with more companies. I do offer a limited number of sliding scale spots for historically marginalized folx.
Photo of Anita V Shukla-Accardi, LCSW, CHT
Anita V Shukla-Accardi
LCSW, CHT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (732) 338-7078

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New Jersey / 44SC06631100 Anita V Shukla-Accardi
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 4 years
  • Attended Rutgers School of Social Work, MSW, Graduated 2012
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from IFS Institute
  • Certificate from Unyte- Safe and Sound Protocol
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I am an Advanced Level Somatic Experiencing student and will be complete in Fall 2026. I am a certified in Psychedelic Assisted Therapies through Naropa University.
Photo of Anita V Shukla-Accardi, LCSW, CHT
Anita V Shukla-Accardi
LCSW, CHT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (732) 338-7078
"
I am an Advanced Level Somatic Experiencing student and will be complete in Fall 2026. I am a certified in Psychedelic Assisted Therapies through Naropa University.
Photo of Anita V Shukla-Accardi, LCSW, CHT
Anita V Shukla-Accardi
LCSW, CHT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (732) 338-7078

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Ancestral/Lineage/Historical trauma
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Caregivers
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Family Conflict
  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • Grief
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Psychedelic Integration
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Spirituality
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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I work with clients who have experienced single incident, developmental, racialized, neurotype related, cultural and ancestral trauma. I use trauma informed modalities that emphasize safety and the restoration of nervous system resillience. During our initial sessions we will collaborate in creating a treatment plan that allows you to feel relief and and heal from the root to find lasting change
Photo of Anita V Shukla-Accardi, LCSW, CHT
Anita V Shukla-Accardi
LCSW, CHT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (732) 338-7078
"
I work with clients who have experienced single incident, developmental, racialized, neurotype related, cultural and ancestral trauma. I use trauma informed modalities that emphasize safety and the restoration of nervous system resillience. During our initial sessions we will collaborate in creating a treatment plan that allows you to feel relief and and heal from the root to find lasting change
Photo of Anita V Shukla-Accardi, LCSW, CHT
Anita V Shukla-Accardi
LCSW, CHT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (732) 338-7078

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian

Religion

Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian

Religion

Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Existential
  • Expressive Arts
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Ketamine-Assisted
  • Multicultural
  • Play Therapy
  • Psychedelic/Cannabis Affirming Integration
  • Relational
  • Sandplay
  • Somatic
  • Transpersonal
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I primarily use Somatic Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Safe and Sound Protocol, Hypnosis, Expressive Arts, and Relational Psychodynamic Therapy. I affirm your unique identity and we will work together to create healing that meets your intentions.
Photo of Anita V Shukla-Accardi, LCSW, CHT
Anita V Shukla-Accardi
LCSW, CHT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (732) 338-7078
"
I primarily use Somatic Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Safe and Sound Protocol, Hypnosis, Expressive Arts, and Relational Psychodynamic Therapy. I affirm your unique identity and we will work together to create healing that meets your intentions.
Photo of Anita V Shukla-Accardi, LCSW, CHT
Anita V Shukla-Accardi
LCSW, CHT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (732) 338-7078

Location

Primary Location

304 Amboy Avenue

Metuchen, NJ 08840

(732) 338-7078
"
I see clients virtually and in person in Metuchen, NJ for therapy (insurance accepted). I also see clients for Reiki & Hypnosis (self pay)
Photo of Anita V Shukla-Accardi, LCSW, CHT
Anita V Shukla-Accardi
LCSW, CHT
Call for a free consultation now - (732) 338-7078
"
I see clients virtually and in person in Metuchen, NJ for therapy (insurance accepted). I also see clients for Reiki & Hypnosis (self pay)
Photo of Anita V Shukla-Accardi, LCSW, CHT
Anita V Shukla-Accardi
LCSW, CHT
Call for a free consultation now - (732) 338-7078