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Saila Akhtar

Therapist
8 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a licensed mental health counselor from New York now living in Florida. I have over 5 years of experience working with at risk children and their families. I have worked directly with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD, ADHD, substance use concerns and family conflicts. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.

My approach to therapy

My counseling style is interactive. I believe in building good rapport with my clients and providing a safe space to have open dialogues about their concerns. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic, and person-centered.

What you can expect from me

I like to include my clients in treatment planning and creating therapy goals. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.

About me

  • I identify as
    South Asian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Creative, Warm, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    8 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at Pace University
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (Florida, New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Trauma
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Trauma Focused CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Jungian, Strength-Based, Attachment Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English, Bengali
Next available: Jun 22