Profile / United States
Farah Saeed, LMHC
Massachusetts
LMHC in Massachusetts - Stress and ADHD focus
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Motivational work
About Farah
Farah Saeed is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Massachusetts with four years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, life changes, and attention or focus difficulties including ADHD. She also pays attention to concerns like seasonal affective disorder, multicultural stressors, and issues related to women and young adults.
Her approach is practical and conversational. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits and trying different ways of responding. She uses clear strategies to build motivation, improve concentration, and reduce day-to-day worry.
Farah draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside client-centered and mindfulness techniques. That mix means sessions often include short exercises, skill-building, and chance to talk through what is working and what is not. Motivational interviewing can be used to clarify goals and move toward change.
She pays attention to how cultural background and experiences of prejudice or discrimination can affect stress and self-image. Communication problems, co-morbidity, impulsivity, and autism spectrum concerns are included in her focus areas, and she addresses them directly in therapy conversations.
Practical steps are emphasized in each meeting. Clients can expect clear suggestions to try between sessions, focused discussion of progress, and adjustments to the approach as needed. To begin, prospective clients follow a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Farah Uses Structured Approaches Online
Farah commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing different responses, which is useful for anxiety, low mood, and attention difficulties. DBT offers skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance, which can help with impulsivity and strong reactions.She also integrates client-centered and mindfulness practices to keep conversations grounded and present focused. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process; she will work with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals and day-to-day life. That collaboration means plans can shift as the client notices what helps.
Confirm the current online session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time. Talk with her during the initial steps to match on goals, preferred methods, and practical session details.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD related concentration and focus problems. Additional areas include seasonal affective disorder, multicultural concerns, and women and young adult issues.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and test new responses. Sessions often include short exercises and practical steps to try between meetings.
What is her clinical background?
She has four years of experience as a practicing clinician and holds the LMHC credential. Her work has focused on motivation, concentration, and building self-esteem.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is licensed as an LMHC in Massachusetts and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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