Rashida Gordon , LCSW

Rashida Gordon is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York with five years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and depression. Rashida approaches each person with sensitivity and respect and adapts her work to individual needs.

In sessions she listens carefully and helps clients talk through what feels hardest right now. She aims to make practical changes that reduce daily pressure and improve how people relate to others. Conversations include identifying patterns, practicing new ways of responding, and planning small steps that feel doable.

Rashida also supports people facing issues tied to abandonment, attachment, blended family dynamics, caregiving strain, and family of origin matters. She addresses feelings like guilt, shame, and problems with communication or control in relationships. She has experience with concerns that arise at the end of life, including hospice and aging-related stress.

Her style is collaborative and respectful. She works with each client to shape a plan that fits their goals and situation. Rashida emphasizes grounding practical work in clear, empathetic conversation.

People who want steady, focused support for everyday stressors, relationship struggles, parenting strains, or the fallout of trauma may find her approach helpful. She invites those ready to take a step toward change to begin a conversation and see what feels right.

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Rashida uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional processing. One approach helps people recognize and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood. Another approach centers on processing traumatic or painful experiences at a manageable pace to lessen their hold on daily life and relationships.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Rashida will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, comfort level, and the issues they bring. She adjusts pacing and tools as therapy progresses so the work stays relevant and doable.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and shared visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or when bandwidth is limited. Text and chat options support shorter check-ins and ongoing reflection between sessions. These formats make it easier to maintain regular contact and keep momentum toward goals.