- Family of origin issues
- Anxiety and depression
- CBT and DBT methods
About Saila
Saila Akhtar is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with eight years of experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, family concerns, mood disorders, and parenting challenges. She also addresses family of origin issues listed among her focus areas.
Saila uses a conversational, interactive style in sessions. She listens, asks focused questions, and helps people notice how early family roles and expectations still affect day-to-day life. Conversations aim to identify patterns and try small, practical changes that can be used between meetings.
Her work draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential and Jungian approaches. That means she balances attention to thoughts and behaviors with exploration of values, meaning, and recurring life themes. Techniques can include practical skill-building, thought work, and reflective discussion about family history.
Saila has experience with a wide range of concerns including depression, bipolar disorder, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, substance use, anger, and coping with life changes. She also lists additional focuses such as adoption and foster care, blended family issues, body image, and communication problems.
People meet her to talk through concrete problems and long-standing patterns coming from their family of origin. Sessions move at a steady pace, with actionable steps and regular check-ins on how strategies are working in everyday life.
Approaches used and how online sessions are handled
Saila draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping strategies. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflective dialogue so clients can clarify values and decide on next steps.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will help clients figure out which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and will adjust techniques over time based on what is most helpful. That process is collaborative and practical, with regular check-ins about progress.
The profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel, and allow shorter check-in meetings when needed. For some people, video works well for full sessions and visual cues, while audio-only meetings can be a simpler option when bandwidth or a brief check-in is the priority. Licensed professionals can suggest the best arrangement to match your daily life and goals.
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Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to family patterns?
She works with adults on family of origin issues, family conflict, parenting strain, and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses an interactive, conversational approach that blends client-centered listening with practical skill work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LMHC and practices in Florida under the credential FL LMHC and NY LMHC are listed for her licensure.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session formats arranged?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not specify which formats are offered.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to start, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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