About Shakina
Shakina Gordon is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Connecticut with eight years of clinical experience. She helps people facing relationship strain, family conflict, trauma or abuse, and low self-esteem. Parents and adults dealing with major life changes will find a calm presence who listens first and responds clearly.
She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Conversations are tailored around what a person needs right now, not a one-size-fits-all plan.
Background and approach
That means sessions focus on practical steps and small changes that feel possible between meetings. Shakina works to build confidence and motivation alongside emotional healing. She offers space to talk through painful events and everyday stresses, and then supports people as they try new ways of coping.
The goal is more balance, clearer boundaries, and improved daily functioning. Her style is straightforward and caring. People can expect to set goals together and adjust them as progress happens.
Shakina emphasizes listening closely and checking in about what helps most. Starting therapy can feel hard, and she recognizes that first steps take courage. She creates a steady, judgment-free setting where people can take those steps at their own pace.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Shakina uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people process trauma and improve relationships. For trauma and abuse she focuses on grounding and practical coping skills that reduce overwhelm and help with day-to-day functioning. These methods aim to make upsetting memories and reactions feel more manageable so people can move forward.For relationship and family concerns she emphasizes clear communication skills and boundary work. Sessions may include practicing how to express needs, manage conflict, and rebuild trust. These strategies help people change patterns that cause repeated stress and hurt.
Choosing the right approach is part of therapy and happens together. The therapist will work collaboratively to match techniques to a person's goals and comfort level. Plans are adjusted as progress is made so the work stays useful and relevant.
Online therapy offers flexibility that fits many lives. Video calls let people see facial expressions and use visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to share thoughts between sessions or get support when writing feels easier. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around work, school, and family commitments.
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What this counselor works with
Most often
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Experience
- 8 years
- Licensed
- Connecticut
- Languages
- English