Hey there, I'm Saila Akhtar. Do you find yourself overthinking and analyzing every little details of events that has happened to you? Do you feel like you are always on autopilot and unable to feel relax? Are you struggling to connect with people in your life? Do you have a hard time showing grace and self-compassion? I help my client manage their day to day stress, anxiety and depression. Together, we can identify what's not working and come up with a plan that can improve your quality of life. We'll use a overall wellness approach addressing the needs of your mind, body and spirit. My counseling style is interactive. I believe in building good rapport with my clients and providing a safe space to have open dialogues about their concerns. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, attachment theory, psychodynamic, and person-centered. Whether you're dealing with feelings of being overwhelms, relationship concerns, cycles of anxiety and depression, I'm here to support your growth. It takes courage to be aware of your needs and to seek out support to change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to partner with you and work towards the change you want. You deserve a safe space to heal and grow. In our sessions together, I'll meet you with compassion and evidence-based techniques so you can overcome the challenges that are holding you back. I look forward to work with you!

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

During the first session, client and therapist will build rapport and learn each other style. Client will get opportunities to ask any questions they might have to ease them into therapy. Client and therapist will explore rules and expectations of therapy. We will explore presenting problems and develop a plan for follow up.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I am huge advocate for using mindfulness practice in therapy. I like to guide clients through different mindfulness activity in session. I provide homework to build their practice of each mindfulness coping skills they learn. Some coping skills can be grounding techniques, breathing techniques, journaling, cognitive reframing, and many more. I also like to use a lot of attachment style discussion to help move conversation around interpersonal concerns.

About Saila Akhtar

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