"Empowering Minds, Transforming Lives"

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"Empowering Minds, Transforming Lives" 〰️

Empowering individual to overcome challenges and embrace transformation. Through compassionate, tailored care, we guide you in building resilience, fostering growth, and unlocking your fullest potential.

About Cultured Minds

At Cultured Minds Counseling Services, we believe that every individual holds the power to overcome life’s challenges and unlock their fullest potential. Our mission is to provide a safe, supportive, and culturally sensitive space where you can explore your thoughts, heal from past wounds, and build a more fulfilling future. We specialize in addressing a range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, life coaching, anger management, childhood trauma, stress management, and performance-focused counseling for athletes. With an emphasis on tailored care, we work collaboratively to help you navigate your unique journey with compassion and understanding. Whether you're seeking to process complex emotions, develop healthy coping strategies, improve mental resilience as an athlete, or find clarity and balance in your life, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. At Cultured Minds, your well-being is our priority. Discover the difference a cultured approach to mental health can make. Let’s work together to cultivate the best version of you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • In your first session, we’ll focus on getting to know each other. You’ll have an opportunity to share what brings you to therapy, discuss your goals, and ask any questions. I’ll explain my approach to counseling, and together we’ll begin outlining a path forward.

  • Yes! I provide virtual therapy sessions through secure, HIPAA-compliant platforms. Virtual sessions offer flexibility and convenience for clients who prefer to attend therapy from home or on the go.

  • Sessions typically last 45–60 minutes, though longer sessions can be arranged if needed. We’ll discuss a schedule that works best for you.

  • Yes, I accept most major insurance plans through my partnership with Headway, including:

    Aetna

    Cigna

    UnitedHealthcare

    Horizon BCBS

    Oxford

  • Therapy is for anyone looking to explore their thoughts, emotions, or behaviors in a safe, supportive environment. Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, or life transitions—or simply want to build healthier habits—therapy can help you gain clarity and balance.

  • I specialize in:

    ●     Depression and Anxiety

    ●     Childhood Trauma

    ●     Anger Management

    ●     Life Coaching and Goal Setting

    ●     Stress Management

    ●     ADHD Support

    ●     Performance Counseling for Athletes

    I also work collaboratively with clients to address challenges unique to their personal and professional lives.

  • You can schedule an appointment by:

    ●     Calling or texting: 848-302-7772

    ●     Emailing: sharifshakoortherapist@gmail.com or culturedmindsllc@gmail.com ●            Completing the contact form on our website.

    We’ll work together to find a time and approach that meets your needs

  • Please contact me directly for detailed fee information. I strive to keep therapy accessible for those paying out of pocket and will work with you to discuss a plan that suits your needs

  • Yes. Confidentiality is a cornerstone of therapy. Everything you share will remain private unless there’s a legal or ethical obligation to disclose information—for instance, if someone is at risk of harm.

Sports & Performance Counseling

Maximize Mental Resilience. Optimize Performance

Athletes face unique challenges both on and off the court. At Cultured Minds Counseling Services, we help athletes strengthen their mental game, overcome performance pressures, and maintain emotional well-being for consistent success