Sharmin Akhter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Let's Connect (267) 356-5752
The idea of therapy can feel overwhelming, especially if you come from a community where mental health is minimized and seeking help is not the norm. You may be experiencing tremendous guilt or even confusion around the decision to begin therapy. I understand this first hand, which is why my aim is to hold space for you in ways that feel both meaningful, safe, and empowering. We will work collaboratively at a pace that is comfortable to you and identify goals that you see fit. I understand that your time and investment into therapy is very valuable, which is why I encourage honest feedback and transparency :)
If you are someone who struggles with your identity, creating conflict with family or feeling as though you don't quite fit into any one community, I can help you explore and fine-tune your values and beliefs. We can work to create a healthy connection to family while staying true to your best and authentic self.
I invite you to bring all of your questions, concerns and ideas with you so we can sort through, clarify, and create a plan specific to your individual needs. If any of what you have read so far resonates with you, please reach out! I look forward to hearing from you :)
Call or Email Sharmin Akhter now for a free 15 minute consultation - (267) 356-5752
Let's Connect (267) 356-5752
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Couple Sessions $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Out of Network
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (267) 356-5752
Sharmin Akhter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Pennsylvania / CW018466 Sharmin Akhter
- In Practice for 17 Years
- Certificate from Center for Family Based Therapy Family Systems Therapy / 2014
- Certificate from Beck Institute CBT / 2015
- Attended Temple University , Clinical Social Work, Graduated 2012
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (267) 356-5752
Sharmin Akhter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSW
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Life Transitions
- Stress
- Mood Disorders
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bicultural Identity
- Bisexual
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Immigrant Identity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Marital and Premarital
- Parenting
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Women's Issues
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (267) 356-5752
Sharmin Akhter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSW
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Black and African American
I also speak
Bangla
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Black and African American
I also speak
Bangla
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Family Systems
- Gestalt
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Reality Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Structural Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (267) 356-5752
Sharmin Akhter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSW
Location
Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
Call for a free consultation now - (267) 356-5752
Sharmin Akhter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSW