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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Trauma informed
About Sana
LMFT in California with six years of clinical experience, Sana Akhtar Ramay helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem struggles, addictions, LGBT concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and family challenges, anger, career worries, bipolar disorder, and depression.
Sana studied psychology at the University of California, Davis and completed a master’s in counseling at National University. Early work included supporting children diagnosed with autism and later roles in behavioral and community services. That time included work with adults, couples, families, and children across a wide age range.
Her style is interactive and person-centered. Sessions involve clear goal setting and collaborative treatment planning. Sana uses elements from cognitive approaches, narrative and psychodynamic ideas, and humanistic perspectives to help people understand patterns and try new ways of coping.
She has completed additional training related to grief, trauma, cognitive approaches, Dialectical Behavior Therapy content, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, and Nurtured Heart methods. Those experiences inform how she adapts techniques for different concerns and ages.
Sana describes therapy as a practical process of building skills, testing changes, and tracking progress together. Parents can expect concrete strategies for behavior and interaction changes as well as support coordinating with other providers when needed.
To begin, readers should use the service's matching tools to select session options and schedule an initial appointment. This lets Sana and the client agree on goals, methods, and how to work together.
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How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Many of the approaches Sana uses focus on practical skills and understanding patterns. Cognitive approaches help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety or low mood. Narrative techniques help clients name problems and separate identity from difficulties, which can be useful for relationship, identity, or grief concerns. Elements from psychodynamic work look at past patterns and relationships to clarify why certain reactions repeat and where change is possible.Choosing an approach is collaborative. Sana will work with each person to test methods, monitor what helps, and adjust plans based on progress and preferences. That means trying concrete strategies early and keeping what works while dropping what doesn’t.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. When arranged, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during breaks. It can also permit sessions without video when lower bandwidth or a shorter check-in is needed. A clear first appointment sets goals and determines which combination of techniques to use going forward.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Punjabi, Urdu
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
Sana works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, addictions, LGBT concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and family challenges, anger, career issues, bipolar disorder, and depression.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centered and interactive style that emphasizes collaborative treatment planning and practical skill building.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience working in behavioral and community services and children's programs.
What are her credentials and practice location?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Punjabi, and Urdu.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.