- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Family of origin
About Rashida
Rashida Gordon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, parenting questions, trauma and abuse, and depression. She lists family of origin issues among her additional focus areas.
Rashida frames sessions around respectful, direct conversation. She listens for patterns that link current problems to earlier family roles and expectations. Then she helps people notice how those patterns show up in daily life and relationships. Sessions are practical and focused on small, manageable changes.
Her approach emphasizes clear goals and steady progress. She adapts the topics and pace to each person's concerns and preferences. Typical work might include improving communication, addressing control or avoidance patterns, and reducing feelings of guilt or shame.
Rashida also supports people dealing with caregiving stress, aging and end-of-life concerns, and blended family dynamics. She can help clarify difficult choices around hospice and caregiver roles. Conversations often include ways to set boundaries and handle ongoing family conflict.
Clients can expect a collaborative, straightforward style that centers on real-world solutions. Rashida uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and shapes sessions around what a person needs that week. To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Approaches and how online sessions work
Rashida uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to make sessions practical and focused. One common method involves identifying patterns tied to early family roles and expectations, then working on specific behavior changes to alter those patterns. This helps with communication problems, control issues, and family of origin concerns.Another approach centers on skills for managing anxiety and depression. That work usually includes clear, small exercises to try between sessions and regular check-ins on progress. These techniques aim to reduce overwhelming feelings and improve daily functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Rashida collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences. She reviews what is helping and adjusts methods as needed so the work stays relevant to current struggles.
The biography does not list which session formats are offered, so confirm options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can use different formats to suit scheduling, attention span, and technology comfort, and Rashida will discuss practical arrangements when you begin.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, parenting questions, trauma and abuse, and depression. The profile also lists family of origin issues and related family problems.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is direct and practical. She focuses on identifying patterns from earlier family life and applying small changes in daily routines and relationships.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional work experience as an LCSW in New York.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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