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Farah Saeed

Farah Saeed

LMHC

Massachusetts

Motivational, person-centered support

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At a glance

Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, Massachusetts / LMHC10000611
Experience
4 years
Languages
English
Location
Massachusetts

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    • Stress and anxiety
    • ADHD and focus
    • Practical motivation

    About Farah

    Farah Saeed is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Massachusetts. She focuses on helping people reduce stress and manage anxiety while building confidence and motivation. She also supports those coping with life changes and people navigating attention and focus challenges, including ADHD.

    She uses a conversational style that centers the person in the room. Sessions are shaped around a client's goals and preferences rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. That means practical steps and small goals come before long lists of techniques.

    Motivational Interviewing is part of her approach, which helps people notice their own reasons for change and strengthen their commitment. She also draws on client-centered methods that prioritize listening and collaboration. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness are used when they fit a client’s needs.

    Farah aims to create a respectful and sensitive space for exploration. She pays attention to cultural and multicultural concerns and to how discrimination or prejudice can affect mental health. Conversations include everyday challenges like communication problems, impulsivity, and co-occurring issues.

    The work tends to focus on clear, achievable steps - improving routines, practicing new ways to cope with stress, and building self-love. She encourages people to take the next step when they’re ready and stays flexible about how progress looks.

  2. How these approaches work in online therapy

    Motivational Interviewing helps people find and strengthen their own reasons to change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to build motivation and commitment. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and shaping sessions around what matters most to the person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical tools to change them.

    Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to test methods and see what fits their goals and preferences. That means adapting techniques if something doesn't feel useful and combining approaches when helpful.

    Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by saving travel time and allowing check-ins during breaks. They can also allow for shorter or more frequent meetings if that suits a person's schedule. Discuss scheduling and session structure during the initial match to find a practical plan that works.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCoping with life changesADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Autism and Asperger SyndromeCo-morbidityCommunication problemsImpulsivityMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    4+ years

    Listed in

    Massachusetts

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does this therapist address?

    She helps people with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include communication problems, impulsivity, multicultural concerns, and seasonal affective disorder.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    Her style is conversational and collaborative. She centers sessions on clients' goals and uses practical steps and small, achievable objectives.

    How much experience does she have?

    She has four years of clinical experience working with people on motivation, confidence, and focus-related concerns.

    What are her credentials and where is she located?

    She holds an MA and is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Massachusetts.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Are international clients accepted?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How does payment or cost work?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with this therapist?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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