Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Florida License # MH20793)
Practicing in the Davie office and offering telehealth to anyone in the state of Florida.
Hi – I’m Sakinah!
Have you lived through traumatic experiences that are causing you distress in your everyday life? Do your friends and family say you’re moody? Are you seeking a better relationship between food and your body? I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who specializes in eating disordered behaviors, PTSD, and other mood disorders such as depression and anxiety.
I graduated from Florida International University with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Also, I am Nationally Certified by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) and EMDRIA trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Prior to my career in psychotherapy, I was enlisted in the United States Army and spent over a decade in Corporate America leading diverse groups of people. I learned throughout my journey that we all need support with navigating life challenges. I know firsthand that high stress with low support leads to an unmanageable life.
My goal is to help you identify healthier ways of coping with mental roadblocks and keep them from interfering with your daily life and functioning. It’s a natural human response to figure out ways to cope because no one wants to feel discomfort.
What do you do to avoid or distract from life stressors? My purpose is to support your personal growth and uncover any belief systems that have created limitations in your life. Experiencing freedom is within your reach. Every emotion and feeling has a purpose and can be explored. When you know you can cope, you feel more in control, even when these emotions show up.
Additionally, EMDR is a great tool to use during sessions to reprocess the storage of traumatic memories in the brain, thus significantly reducing symptoms of PTSD, depression and anxiety as a result.
I work extensively with adults, adolescents, and families in the fields of food addictions, co-occurring mood disorders, and general mental health utilizing a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based stress reduction, motivational interviewing, and positive psychology.
Please contact Seasons Psychotherapy Associates at 954-342-0982 or schedule an appointment online. I look forward to hearing from you!
*Accepts Private Pay, United, Optum, AvMed, Oscar, Cigna / Evernorth Commercial Plans, Aetna Commercial Plans, and Aetna Better Health, Florida Healthy Kids. Please call to verify what insurance plans Sakinah is able to accept.