- Client-centered work
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
About Saila
Saila Akhtar is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with eight years of professional experience based in Florida. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflict, trauma and abuse, depression, and parenting concerns, among other issues. Her practice also addresses blended family issues and related parenting and communication challenges.
Saila uses straightforward, interactive sessions where discussion is the main tool. She aims to build rapport so difficult topics can be talked through. Sessions often focus on practical steps and skills people can try between meetings.
Her approach draws on client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, and dialectical behavior strategies. That means conversations center on the person's goals while also teaching ways to change thoughts, manage strong emotions, and handle conflict more effectively.
Saila has worked with people who experienced physical trauma and emotional abuse, and she has supported clients dealing with substance use, ADHD, grief, and relationship strain. She also helps with career stress, self-esteem, and coping with life transitions.
People who meet with her can expect clear feedback, goal-focused conversations, and attention to real-world problems at home and work. To begin, clients follow the standard intake steps to match and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Saila uses client-centered methods to keep conversations focused on what matters to the person. This approach prioritizes the client's concerns and helps set goals that feel relevant to daily life.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship patterns because it pairs thought work with practical exercises.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques appear in her work to help people manage strong emotions and improve interpersonal effectiveness. DBT skills can be helpful when tension at home or in blended family situations leads to frequent conflict.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client will review needs, goals, and preferences and decide which methods to emphasize. That choice may shift as issues change or new priorities emerge.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins if needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to remote conversations while focusing on practical skills and real-life problem solving.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Saila works with stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflict, trauma and abuse, depression, parenting concerns, and related issues such as blended family problems.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She practices an interactive, talk-based approach that focuses on building rapport and using practical steps during sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
What credential and location are listed?
She holds the LMHC credential and works from Florida with licensure noted as FL LMHC and NY LMHC.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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