From survival to Breakthrough
Specialized trauma therapy for adolescents, teens, and adults. Offering in-person sessions in Huntington, NY and virtual care throughout New York.
We’ve made it our mission to empower people to change their lives for the better.
Our clients typically experience a greater sense of safety, relief from emotional overwhelm, and deeper understanding of how trauma has shaped their lives. They also build practical coping skills, resilience, and self-trust to navigate daily challenges with confidence.
meet Shafeena Khan-Jagan
MS. Ed, LMHC-D, CCTP, NIDHW
Founder of Breakthrough Mental Health Counseling Director of Clinical Services
Shafeena is the Clinical Director at Breakthrough Mental Health Counseling. Of Indo-Caribbean heritage, Shafeena brings a culturally responsive and compassionate approach to therapy, offering specialized support to individuals from Indo-Caribbean, West Indian, and Caribbean communities. She works extensively with clients navigating generational trauma, betrayal trauma, identity-related stressors, and the emotional patterns shaped by family and cultural systems.
We GIVE PEOPLE THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO:
Create safety in your body and your mind
Process and heal from past experiences and trauma
Build healthier relationships and boundaries
Strengthen self-worth and personal empowerment
Who we support
Adolescents
Big Feelings, Safe Support
Teenagers
Finding Their Voice Again
Adults
Reclaiming Your Power
Professional Credentials
My Academic
Qualifications
- PgDip in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (Distinction)
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy - Adolescent Skills Training (IPT-AST)
- Acceptance-Action Coaching, Therapy and Training - registered member of AAACTT
- MSc Clinical Psychology and Mental Health (Distinction)
- BSc (Hons) in Psychology (First Class)
What my clients say
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Order my new book
Healing the Trauma: A Path to Healing in a Broken World
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Confidential
You will be provided with a safe, non-judgmental and confidential space for your concerns. At the same time you will be offered accountability and support to reflect and grow.
Results driven
You will be encouraged to think about what your goals are for our work together. I will help bring out your best and achieve more. The focus is on our individualised plan to get you realistic results in as short a time as possible.
Expert
Over 20 years of experience in helping people make positive changes in their lives. Oxford University educated, clinical psychologist and executive coach.
