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Sahar Akhtar

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LPC
Last Updated 30+ days ago

Students come to me for various reasons. Sometimes it is to understand why they are feeling the way they are feeling, to understand unwanted symptoms, or behaviors, to understand why their motivation has shifted, or to learn strategies to manage symptoms. I specialize in trauma and health


Specialties

ADHD Anger management Anxiety Behavioral Issues Bias and Discrimination Body Image Career Concerns College adjustment Cultural Adjustment Depression Diet and Nutrition Existential Challenges / Crises Identity Development Immigration Stress Life Transitions Perfectionism Race Based Trauma Racial Identity Relationship Issues Self-esteem Sexual Assault Stress Trauma & PTSD

In-Network Insurance Plans

Sahar Akhtar is not an in-network provider for any insurance plans. Some insurance plans have out-of-network benefits that cover part of the cost of these visits.
Paperwork:

I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.

Claim Submission:

I will complete and submit paperwork on your behalf for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.

NPI Number

1669849162

Rates

First session $200
Ongoing sessions $200

Practice Hours

Monday 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday --
Sunday --

Treatment Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Compassion Focused Culturally Sensitive Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Holistic Humanistic Integrative Meditation Mind-Body Mindfulness Motivational Interviewing Multicultural Nutrition Counseling Person-Centered Strength-Based Supportive Trauma Focused Yoga

Modalities

Groups Individuals

Age Groups

Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64)

Communities

Activists Artists Athletes First-Gen Immigrants Indigenous Peoples International Kink / BDSM LGBQ+ Neurodiverse People of Color People with Disabilities Polyamorous Trans non-binary gender fluid Undocumented

Meeting Options

Video sessions available
In-person sessions available

Qualifications

  • Years in Practice: 7
  • License(s): CA-LPCC9818, PA-PC010170

More About Me

  • Languages Spoken: English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
  • Race(s): Asian or Asian American
  • Gender(s): Woman
  • Sexual Orientation(s): Straight
  • Religion(s): Muslim

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