Saila Akhtar, LMHC
LMHC supporting trauma anxiety and relationship healing
- CBT and DBT techniques
- Client centered approach
- Flexible online sessions
About Saila Akhtar
Saila Akhtar is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing from Florida with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults and families facing a broad range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, grief, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and career or life transitions. Her practice also addresses related areas such as codependency, communication difficulties, blended family dynamics, and caregiving or aging concerns.
Saila blends several therapeutic perspectives to create individualized treatment plans. She draws on client-centered methods to build rapport and ensure each person feels heard, uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and incorporates dialectical skills when emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness are priorities. She may also integrate existential and Jungian ideas when exploring meaning, identity, and deeper life narratives is helpful for the client.
Her counseling style emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while maintaining an interactive, collaborative approach. Saila tailors sessions to the needs and goals of each person, using practical tools and reflective dialogue to support coping, growth, and improved relationships. She is licensed as an LMHC in Florida (FL LMHC MH18925) and New York (NY LMHC 008338).
Saila blends several therapeutic perspectives to create individualized treatment plans. She draws on client-centered methods to build rapport and ensure each person feels heard, uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and incorporates dialectical skills when emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness are priorities. She may also integrate existential and Jungian ideas when exploring meaning, identity, and deeper life narratives is helpful for the client.
Her counseling style emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while maintaining an interactive, collaborative approach. Saila tailors sessions to the needs and goals of each person, using practical tools and reflective dialogue to support coping, growth, and improved relationships. She is licensed as an LMHC in Florida (FL LMHC MH18925) and New York (NY LMHC 008338).
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Saila Akhtar have?
Saila Akhtar has 8 years of experience.
Is Saila Akhtar a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). License details are FL LMHC MH18925 and NY LMHC 008338.
In which languages does Saila Akhtar provide therapy?
Saila Akhtar provides therapy in English.
Where is Saila Akhtar located?
She is located in Florida.
How can I work with Saila Akhtar as my therapist?
You can work with Saila Akhtar through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Saila Akhtar work with international clients?
Saila Akhtar does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Saila Akhtar cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Integrating Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care
Saila Akhtar uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, empathetic space where the client's experience guides the pace and focus of sessions. This approach helps people who need a collaborative listener and want to explore personal values, relationships, or identity issues.She also employs cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to build practical coping skills. For emotion regulation and relationship challenges, she draws on dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) strategies that teach distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself, and Saila collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She and the client review progress and adjust tools and techniques as treatment evolves.
Online therapy offers flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it possible to access support from different locations and on varied schedules. These modalities allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent care, practical homework, and real-time interpersonal coaching in ways that suit each client’s life and routine.