Shakina Small
LPC offering faith-informed, trauma-aware family and relationship care
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About
Shakina Small is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 26 years of clinical experience. She integrates an eclectic set of therapeutic methods to help individuals and families address complex situations such as trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction, parenting challenges, mood differences, and identity issues. She also offers Christian-based therapy when requested, reflecting her Messianic Jewish Belief in Yeshua as her L-rd and Savior.
Her work reflects a blend of client-centered listening, skills-based interventions, and emotionally focused exploration. Shakina has provided services in a wide range of settings, including community programs, residential care, schools, and corrections, and she draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior techniques, and existential perspectives as appropriate. She emphasizes respectful, direct, and compassionate engagement aimed at helping people identify patterns and move beyond past hurts.
As an adoptee and survivor of abuse who became a young mother, Shakina brings personal perspective to her professional mission to help clients break recurring patterns and pursue healthier ways of living. She frames therapy as a collaborative process that seeks practical change alongside deeper meaning and healing.
Her work reflects a blend of client-centered listening, skills-based interventions, and emotionally focused exploration. Shakina has provided services in a wide range of settings, including community programs, residential care, schools, and corrections, and she draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior techniques, and existential perspectives as appropriate. She emphasizes respectful, direct, and compassionate engagement aimed at helping people identify patterns and move beyond past hurts.
As an adoptee and survivor of abuse who became a young mother, Shakina brings personal perspective to her professional mission to help clients break recurring patterns and pursue healthier ways of living. She frames therapy as a collaborative process that seeks practical change alongside deeper meaning and healing.
- Location:
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Years Experience:
- 26
- 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
Other areas of experience: Addictions, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sex addiction, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: PA LPC PC016304
- NPI Number: 1174260806
- License: LPC (Pennsylvania)
Remote sessions with a practical, emotionally aware approach
Shakina brings together client-centered work and evidence-informed strategies to online care. Client-centered therapy provides space for a person to be heard and supported while shaping goals at their own pace. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build concrete coping skills. Emotionally-Focused Therapy supports exploration of core feelings and relational patterns to improve connection and understanding.
Those who prefer a collaborative, guided process that combines empathic listening with skill building often find this mix suitable. Sessions may involve learning new behavioral tools, exploring the emotional roots of recurring problems, and developing steps toward healthier relationships and daily functioning. Shakina describes her role as both supportive and, when needed, direct to promote growth.
Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats are used to match the conversation style and scheduling needs of the person seeking help while preserving continuity across remote sessions.
How long has Shakina been practicing?
She has 26 years of experience as a psychotherapist and behavioral consultant.
What credentials and licensing does she hold?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with license details PA LPC PC016304.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are provided in English.
Where is she based?
Her practice is located in Pennsylvania.
What communication methods are available for working together?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to connect.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
No. This profile indicates she is not accepting international clients.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
To get started, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.