Saila Akhtar, LMHC
New York · 8 years in practice
Saila Akhtar is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and life transitions.
License and registration
- LMHC, New York
- 008338 · expires April 2026
- LMHC, Florida
- MH18925 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1669863080 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Saila
Saila Akhtar is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and life transitions. She practices in Florida and brings eight years of clinical experience to sessions. Saila speaks English and works with individuals on a wide range of concerns, from parenting strain to career uncertainty and mood difficulties.
Her approach is grounded in dialogue and respect. She aims to build honest rapport so clients can talk through what matters to them.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer understanding rather than jargon or long lectures. Saila draws on Jungian ideas alongside client-centered and cognitive behavioral methods. That mix allows space for life meaning and inner patterns, while also giving concrete tools for managing thoughts and behaviors.
She adapts techniques to each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. People often come for help with trauma, relationship problems, substance concerns, ADHD, or struggles with self-esteem. In session Saila listens for patterns from a person’s history and current life, then works with them to set achievable goals and small experiments to try between meetings.
She describes therapy as a collaborative process. Clients can expect clear explanations of proposed steps, chances to give feedback, and ongoing adjustments based on what helps. The aim is steady progress toward better coping, clearer decisions, and more satisfying day-to-day functioning.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Saila lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Saila names
- Jungian Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Using Jungian and Practical Methods Online
Saila blends Jungian Therapy with client-centered and cognitive behavioral techniques to support online work. Jungian Therapy looks at personal symbols, dreams, and life narratives to help people find meaning and identify recurring life patterns. Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s experience in the moment and prioritizes empathy, listening, and the client’s own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers clear tools to challenge unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they’ll try methods, check what works, and adjust the plan over time so therapy fits the client’s life and needs.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit into a work break or help when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, coping skill reminders, or ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to maintain continuity and bring therapy into everyday routines.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does she address?
Saila works with many concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and career or life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and client-centered. She combines Jungian perspectives with practical approaches like CBT and DBT to help clients understand patterns and learn new skills.
What is her professional background?
She has eight years of clinical experience working with a variety of concerns including trauma, substance use, mood disorders, and family issues.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a licensed mental health counselor with Florida and New York LMHC credentials and practices in Florida.
Which languages are used during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and starting therapy handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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