Cultured Minds LLC
Counselor, MA, LPC (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
Let's Connect (201) 730-6422

I’m Ibn Sharif Shakoor, EdD, LPC, a Licensed Professional Counselor from Jersey City. Overcoming trauma and adversity in my life inspired me to help others on their healing journey. I specialize in depression, anxiety, men’s issues, anger management, stress, life transitions, and childhood trauma. Using evidence-based approaches like CBT, Trauma-Informed Care, and Client-Centered Therapy, I create a supportive space for growth. My mission is to guide clients toward emotional resilience and personal fulfillment.
I specialize in depression, anxiety, men’s issues, anger management, stress, life transitions, and childhood trauma. Using CBT, Trauma-Informed Care, Client-Centered, and Supportive Therapy, I create a compassionate space for clients to explore challenges and build skills for lasting emotional resilience.
Reaching out for help can feel overwhelming, but it’s an important step toward healing. Whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, or feeling stuck, I’m here to listen and support you. Together, we’ll create a personalized plan to guide you toward a healthier, more fulfilling life. Change is possible.
Call or Email Cultured Minds LLC now for a free 15 minute consultation - (201) 730-6422
Let's Connect (201) 730-6422

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Couple Sessions $250
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, Venmo, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Cultured Minds LLC
Counselor, MA, LPC
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (201) 730-6422
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New Jersey / 37PC00974800 Ibn Sharif Shakoor
- In Practice for 6 years
- Attended Saint Peter's University, Master's in Counseling, Graduated 2017
- Degree/Diploma from Saint Peter's University Doctorate in Higher Education / 2024
Counselor: Ibn Sharif Shakoor
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Cultured Minds LLC
Counselor, MA, LPC
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (201) 730-6422
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Life Coaching
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Career Counseling
- Depression
- Men's Issues
Cultured Minds LLC
Counselor, MA, LPC
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4 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Emotionally Focused
Cultured Minds LLC
Counselor, MA, LPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (201) 730-6422
Groups
Healthy Relationships
Having healthy relationships with self is an integral part of having healthy and sustainable relationships with others. This group will cover the following domains: Self Love, Boundary Setting, Red Flags, Self Care, Healing from Trauma, Communicating Our Needs, Rediscover Your True Self.
Expertise
Relationship Issues
Types of Therapy
Trauma Focused
Age
Adults
Group Meets
Every Wed 6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Location
East Orange, NJ 07018
Email Ibn Sharif Shakoor about this group or call - (201) 730-6422