Shagin

Whether you are seeking to improve your functioning, upgrade your communication skills, or work through a personal challenge, Green Button Counseling can help. Shagin (she/her pronouns) is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker licensed to practice in four states: Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New Hampshire. She is also a certified Adjustment Counselor (MA) and certified School Counselor (NJ). In addition, she holds certification for EAGALA (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association) as both a Mental Health Specialist and an Equine Specialist. Shagin graduated from Fordham University Graduate School of Social Services as a member of Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society after graduating with honors from Colby College. Her experience includes working as an outreach counselor for youth and families, assisting in establishing a diversion program for youth for minor crimes at the municipal level, working as a school based therapist specializing in behaviorally and emotionally challenged adolescents, working in private practice with young adults and adults, and leading nature based, equine, and profession specific (educators and lawyers) programs. She works as an individual therapist for young adult through mature clients, and provides trainings on wellness, communication, and conflict management for lawyers and other professionals. Her background includes specialized training in treating adolescent and adult depression and anxiety, self harming, and suicidality. LGBTQIA+ friendly, body and sex positive.