About Shafeena Khan
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Trauma Focused
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Person-Centered
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Shafeena Khan
Shafeena is the Clinical Director at Breakthrough MHC. Shafeena, is of Indo-Caribbean heritage. She has a unique perspective that allows her to offer culturally sensitive treatment to individuals from Indo-Caribbean, West Indian, and Caribbean cultures that may be experiencing generational trauma. In addition, her focus on digital wellness incorporates a holistic approach on well-being and mindfulness in your daily life. Helping individuals to "unplug" and find value in their time in other areas of their life by decreasing the use of technology. This approach has resulted in individuals finding their Breakthrough moment in treatment, leading to real change.
Shafeena utilizes interventions from various therapeutic schools, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Solution-Focused Therapy. This diverse toolkit allows her to tailor her approach to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring effective and personalized treatment.
Shafeena continues to contribute to the field as she is the clinical supervisor of interns at Breakthrough MHC. As an alumni, Shafeena is a proud member of the Dean Advisory board of St. John’s University Counseling Education Department.
What should a new client know about working with you?
When you come to therapy with me, you’re not expected to have everything figured out — you just need to show up as you are.
My approach is warm, direct, and collaborative. I specialize in generational trauma and trauma in all its forms, and I understand how past experiences can shape who you are today, even when you don’t always have the words for it.
In our work together, you can expect:
A safe, grounded space where your feelings and story are respected — not rushed or minimized.
Curiosity over judgment. I won’t push you before you’re ready, but I will gently challenge you when healing requires it.
An active partnership: we make sense of patterns together so you can break cycles, not repeat them.
Practical tools + deeper work. You’ll gain skills to manage what’s overwhelming and explore the roots of what keeps you stuck.
Consistency and compassion. Trauma doesn’t heal overnight, and you don’t have to do it alone.
My goal is for therapy to feel like a place where you can breathe again — where the things you’ve carried for years finally begin to make sense, and where you start to feel more connected to yourself, your relationships, and the life you want.
If you’ve reached a point where surviving isn’t enough and you’re ready to start living differently, I’m here to walk that path with you.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Our work together begins before your first session. Once you schedule, you’ll receive initial paperwork to help me understand what you’re carrying and what you’re hoping to get out of therapy.
1. First session — getting grounded
We start by slowing things down. You’ll share what feels comfortable, and I’ll ask thoughtful questions to get a sense of your history, patterns, and current challenges — especially how trauma may have shown up in your life or family. The goal is for you to feel heard, not rushed.
2. Collaborative goals — defining what healing means to you
Together, we’ll identify what you want to change:
whether that’s breaking generational cycles, feeling less overwhelmed, improving relationships, or learning how to feel safe in your own body again. Your goals guide the pace and direction of our work.
3. Building safety & regulation first
Before we go deep, we make sure you have tools to support your nervous system.
This might include grounding strategies, boundaries, emotional regulation skills, or insights into trauma responses.
Healing is possible when your system feels safe — I don’t push you into pain without preparing you to hold it.
4. Going deeper — processing and understanding
As trust grows, we explore the roots of what you’ve experienced.
This may look like:
uncovering family patterns and generational narratives
understanding how trauma shaped your beliefs, relationships, or identity
processing memories or experiences at a pace that feels manageable
You’re always in control of how far and how fast we go.
5. Integration — practicing change in real life
We translate insight into action.
You’ll start noticing shifts in how you respond, how you relate, and how you care for yourself.
I’m here to support both the breakthroughs and the moments where you feel stuck — both are part of the process.
6. Ongoing evaluation — adjusting as you grow
Healing isn’t linear. We’ll check in regularly, celebrate progress, and adjust goals when needed, because as you
Shafeena Khan, LMHC is not in-network with any insurances
It’s common for mental health providers to be out-of-network. Many insurance plans offer out-of-network coverage, so you may get partially reimbursed. Learn more
Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $200 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $185 for 45 minutes
- Files your insurance claim: You pay the session fee upfront and the provider files the claim for you, so you can get reimbursed directly without worrying about the paperwork
Office location
Shafeena Khan, LMHC also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- St. John's University, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Professional memberships
- American Mental Health Counselors Association
NPI number
1184047896
How soon can I make an appointment with Shafeena Khan?
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Is Shafeena Khan accepting new patients?
Shafeena Khan generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Shafeena Khan's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Shafeena Khan accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Shafeena Khan online?
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What practice does Shafeena Khan work with?
Shafeena Khan works with Breakthrough Mental Health Counseling.
Where is Shafeena Khan's office located?
Shafeena Khan has 2 office locations, including in Huntington and Smyrna, view full addresses on Shafeena Khan's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Shafeena Khan?
Shafeena Khan frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Shafeena Khan on their profile.
What languages does Shafeena Khan speak?
Shafeena Khan speaks English.