- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive behavioral work
- Emotion regulation skills
About Saila
Saila Akhtar is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida and New York with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are feeling stuck after major life changes, or who are navigating stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, or questions about purpose and career direction. Sessions are described as interactive and practical, focused on talking through immediate concerns and deciding next steps.
She uses a mix of client-centered methods and structured therapies to help people notice patterns and try new ways of coping. In-session work often involves looking at thought habits, learning skills for managing strong emotions, and reflecting on values that matter now. She also draws on longer-term depth work where appropriate to bring past influences into view.
Her experience includes supporting people who have faced trauma and abuse, substance use concerns, ADHD, and complicated family dynamics. She has worked with individuals impacted by adoption and foster care, blended family issues, and domestic violence. Practical problem-solving around career, parenting, and intimacy is part of her day-to-day work.
Saila emphasizes clear dialogue and building rapport so clients can speak honestly about what is not working. She aims to make sessions straightforward and focused on what the person wants to change. The approach combines behavioral strategies, emotion regulation skills, and reflective exploration over time.
She practices in Florida and conducts sessions in English. People who want to try an initial session are asked to use the site’s matching process to schedule a first meeting and see which session options are currently offered.
How her approaches translate to online work
Saila integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) in practical ways online. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening carefully and shaping sessions around what matters most to the person, which helps when someone is figuring out their next steps. CBT looks at thought patterns and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety and improve mood. DBT offers tools for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for relationship and anger issues.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the collaborative work. Saila will discuss goals, preferences, and day-to-day challenges and then try methods that fit those needs. She checks in regularly to see what helps and adapts the plan if needed.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting appointments into a busy week and keeping consistent contact while juggling work, parenting, or health demands. If you want to begin, confirm the session formats offered on the booking page before scheduling so you know what options are currently available. Online work aims to make short-term skill building and longer-term reflection easier to fit into everyday life.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
Saila works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting concerns, grief, career questions, ADHD, trauma and abuse, and related family difficulties.
How does she approach feeling stuck or uncertain?
Her style is interactive and practical, combining client-centered conversation with cognitive and behavioral techniques to identify patterns and try new strategies.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She is an LMHC with eight years of experience working with people facing trauma, substance use concerns, family conflict, ADHD, and life transitions.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds LMHC credentials in Florida and New York and practices out of Florida.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions arranged and what about cost?
Session cost varies with location; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.