Shakina Gordon
Compassionate counseling for relationships, trauma, and life changes
Start with Shakina GordonLicensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime
About
Shakina Gordon is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Connecticut with 8 years of professional experience supporting people through a range of emotional and relational challenges. Her work often focuses on relationship concerns, family conflict, and the impact of trauma and abuse, along with concerns related to motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.
She also helps clients navigate major life transitions and the stress that can come with change. Shakina approaches therapy with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, creating a supportive space where clients can feel heard and understood. She works collaboratively to shape conversations and goals around each person’s unique needs, tailoring the treatment plan to match what matters most to the client.
Shakina recognizes that starting therapy can take courage, and she aims to make the first steps feel approachable and grounded as clients begin building skills, insight, and forward movement.
She also helps clients navigate major life transitions and the stress that can come with change. Shakina approaches therapy with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, creating a supportive space where clients can feel heard and understood. She works collaboratively to shape conversations and goals around each person’s unique needs, tailoring the treatment plan to match what matters most to the client.
Shakina recognizes that starting therapy can take courage, and she aims to make the first steps feel approachable and grounded as clients begin building skills, insight, and forward movement.
- Location:
- Connecticut, United States
- Years Experience:
- 8
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Coping with life changes
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: CT LPC 006085
- NPI Number: 1902292766
- License: LPC (Connecticut)
Evidence-Based Support, Delivered Online
Shakina Gordon uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients work through relationship stress, family conflict, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, and the challenges that come with major life changes. In practice, evidence-based therapy means using structured, research-informed methods to clarify goals, build coping skills, and strengthen day-to-day functioning in ways that feel practical and relevant.For many people, skills-focused strategies can be especially helpful for improving motivation and confidence by identifying unhelpful patterns and replacing them with more supportive habits and perspectives. A collaborative, trauma-informed lens can also help clients approach difficult experiences with care and pacing, focusing on stability, coping tools, and a clearer understanding of what they need in relationships and in life transitions.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Shakina works with clients to explore what is most important to them, what has and has not worked in the past, and how they would like therapy to feel, then adjusts the plan over time based on progress and feedback.
Online therapy can make it easier to stay consistent while balancing work, family, or changing schedules. Sessions may be available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexible ways to connect and keep support within reach.
How much experience does Shakina Gordon have?
Shakina Gordon has 8 years of professional experience providing therapy and supporting clients through concerns such as relationships, family conflict, trauma, self-esteem, and life changes.
Is Shakina Gordon a licensed therapist?
Yes. Shakina Gordon is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Connecticut. Her license is CT LPC 006085.
In which languages does Shakina Gordon provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Shakina Gordon located?
Shakina Gordon is located in Connecticut.
How can I work with Shakina Gordon as my therapist?
You can work with Shakina Gordon through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and what is available.
Does Shakina Gordon work with international clients?
No. Shakina Gordon does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Shakina Gordon cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.