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Saila AKHTAR

Saila Akhtar

Therapist
LMHC

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!

About Saila Akhtar

Top Specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
ADHD
Anger Management
Coping Skills
Family Conflict
Grief
Life Transitions
Peer Relationships
Self Esteem
Spirituality
Women's Issues

Treatment Methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Attachment-based
Psychodynamic

Ages Treated

18-64

Identifies As

Asian / Asian American
Person of Color (POC)

Languages Spoken

English

Practice/Network Information

Grow Therapy

License Information

LMHC

Insurance and Fees

Insurance or Payments Accepted

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Aetna
All Savers
Ambetter of Florida
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield of New York
Cigna
EAP:Cigna
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/United
Humana
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare Student Resources

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Saila takes multiple insurance plans including Aetna , All Savers and more.