Join B.I.G Providers TEAM

Become part of a compassionate, growth-focused team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and families. At B.I.G Counseling, you’ll find a supportive environment where your skills are valued and your professional journey can truly thrive.

Welcome to B.I.G Provider team

At Building Individuals Gradually Counseling Services, we understand that selecting the right therapist is a crucial part of your healing journey. Our team comprises diverse, compassionate, and highly skilled professionals, including Spanish-speaking therapists, who bring a wide range of expertise to support you through life’s challenges.

Each therapist provides a safe, welcoming, and judgment-free space where you can openly explore your thoughts, emotions, and goals, and take one step at a time. We use evidence-based approaches tailored specifically to your individual needs, ensuring you receive the care and support that fits you best.

We believe therapy is a collaborative and relational experience. We invite you to take a moment to learn more about our team and find the therapist whose values, style, language needs, and experience resonate with you. All therapists are listed below due to availability.

You Don’t Have to Navigate This Alone

We support individuals who are:
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally exhausted
Struggling with relationship stress or family dynamics
Navigating life transitions, burnout, or major changes
Dealing with unresolved past experiences or trauma
You don’t need to have everything figured out to start. You just need a place to begin.

Therapy That Moves You Forward In Building Blocks

Our approach is practical, supportive, and tailored to you. We use evidence-based methods such as CBT, trauma-informed care, and solution-focused therapy to help you:
Understand what you're feeling
Develop healthier coping strategies
Improve relationships and communication
Build confidence and emotional stability
This isn’t just about talking it’s about creating real change.

Shanida Goggans is a Licensed Professional Bilingual counselor in the State of New Jersey and New York

MA, LPC (NJ), LMHC (NY)

(License#37PC01134400) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of New York (License #015742) with the National Certified Counselor (NCC) credential. She is passionate about empowering individuals to thrive in their personal and interpersonal relationships. For over two decades, Shanida has been dedicated to supporting individuals of all ages through trauma, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, grief and loss, self-worth challenges, and relationship conflicts. She has her Masters in Mental Health Counseling from Nyack College’s Alliance Graduate School of Counseling and a Bachelor of Science degree from Nyack College’s

Alliance Theological Seminary.

Shanida is bilingual, fluent in English and Spanish. Furthermore, she is a motivational speaker and an ordained pastor who combines her pastoral and clinical expertise, for clients desiring that, to provide compassionate, holistic care that addresses both emotional and spiritual well-being. By integrating faith and mental health, she fosters an all-encompassing healing and growth in the lives of those she serves. Her guiding motto is, “You only lose when you stop learning.”

Why Clients Choose Our Practice

Faster access to care than large therapy platforms

Consistent therapist — no rotating providers

Personalized treatment tailored to your goals

Multi-state licensed team for flexible care

Easy scheduling and responsive support

Ready to start your
healing journey?

Take the first step today. We are here to support you, gradually and compassionately, every step of the way.