About Rashidah
Rashidah Hansen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in New Jersey who helps people facing stress and anxiety. She also supports those dealing with relationship and family tensions, low self-esteem, and big life changes. Her style is warm and straightforward, aimed at making the first steps easier for someone who may feel unsure about therapy.
She emphasizes an open atmosphere where people can share thoughts and feelings without judgment.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on practical conversation and steady encouragement so clients can build motivation and confidence over time. Rashidah aims to make room for honest talk and small, manageable goals. With five years of professional experience, she brings steady, consistent support rather than quick fixes.
She listens for patterns that get in the way and helps clients try new ways of coping. The emphasis is on usable strategies that fit everyday life. Rashidah works collaboratively, helping people set realistic steps toward change.
She acknowledges that starting therapy takes courage and treats that step as part of the progress. Her approach balances empathy with clear, useful guidance. Sessions can include paced conversations about current worries, relationship dynamics, or changes that feel overwhelming.
Over time she helps clients track small wins and plan next steps toward better day-to-day functioning.
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Rashidah uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on problem-solving and skill building. One common approach she uses teaches practical coping skills for managing anxiety and stress, such as breathing strategies, activity planning, and breaking worries into manageable steps. These skills help reduce overwhelm and make daily routines feel more doable.She also emphasizes work on self-esteem and motivation through guided conversations and goal-setting. This involves spotting negative self-talk, testing beliefs in small ways, and reinforcing small successes to build confidence over time. For relationship and family concerns she helps people name patterns, practice clearer communication, and try different ways of responding that can reduce conflict.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk about options, try techniques together, and adjust methods based on the client's needs, goals, and preferences. Clients help choose the focus and pace so work fits their life.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions are useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text let clients share thoughts between sessions and fit therapy into busy days. These options make therapy more flexible and accessible for many people.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Experience
- 5 years
- Licensed
- New Jersey
- Languages
- English
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