- Anxiety and stress
- CBT strategies
- Client-centered work
About Saila
Saila Akhtar is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with eight years of clinical experience based in Florida. She lists stress, anxiety, addictions, family concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting, anger, career questions, bipolar disorder, depression, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among her focus areas.
She uses a direct and interactive counseling style. Sessions involve straightforward conversation about what is happening now and practical steps to try between meetings. She focuses on helping people talk through painful moments and build everyday skills to cope with stress and anxiety.
Her work draws on client-centered approaches that prioritize the client's own perspective. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques are used to spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills appear when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are needed.
Saila also references existential and Jungian ideas as part of how she thinks about meaning, identity, and deeper life questions. Those perspectives inform conversations about values, purpose, and the stories people tell about themselves. Practical tools remain central alongside these reflective discussions.
She has experience supporting people affected by trauma, substance concerns, family conflict, and parenting stress. Sessions are conducted in English and she practices under her Florida LMHC credential. People interested in working together are invited to begin the intake steps listed on the site to match and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening to the client's own view and building sessions around what matters most to them. Online, this means conversations that prioritize the person's goals and reflections, with the therapist following the client's lead. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches concrete strategies for changing thinking and behavior. In remote sessions CBT can include planning experiments, tracking thoughts between meetings, and practicing new behaviors step by step. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing intense emotions and tolerating distress; online work can concentrate on teaching and rehearsing those skills so they become usable in daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will help the client choose or combine methods based on goals, what feels helpful, and what fits the person's situation. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let people practice skills where their stressors occur, with guidance from a licensed professional to adapt techniques to everyday life.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She lists stress, anxiety, addictions, family issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, parenting, grief, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related areas.
What is her general counseling approach?
She uses an interactive, client-centered style with practical conversation and skill-building. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques are used as needed.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working in clinical settings and with people facing a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She practices as an LMHC and holds licensure in Florida. Her listed location is Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled and how do I start?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.