Dr. Shamima Akhter, PsyD, NY | Psychologist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

About Dr. Shamima Akhter

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Shamima Akhter

Relationships are an important part of who we are and how we make sense of our world, and helping individuals experience the relationships they want is a value of mine. This value has led me to pursue a Doctorate in Psychology from Spalding University, and I have gained eight years of experience as a therapist. I also hold a Bachelor's degree from the University of Louisville. Throughout my training and career, I've always gravitated toward working with couples and helping individuals strengthen their relationships. I've especially appreciated working with couples of different backgrounds, including faith, gender identity, sexual identity, relationship structure, and ethnicity. Common concerns in couples sessions include conflict resolution, difficulty communicating needs, and sexual intimacy.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Gift-giving is important in many cultures and hence the gift I want to give to couples is hope. My role in a session is mediator where I observe the interaction between the couple and provide feedback on dynamics that are occurring. I encourage couples to try out various exercises/skills in between sessions to continue to meet their goals. The objective of couples therapy is to consider what's best for the couple as well as the individuals.

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Popular visit reasons

Cognitive Therapy

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Therapy

Cognitive Therapy

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Grow Therapy

Education and training

Spalding University, PsyD in Clinical Psychology
University of Louisville (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1114661923

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5.00

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Shamima Akhter?

Generally, Dr. Shamima Akhter has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dr. Akhter's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Dr. Shamima Akhter accepting new patients?

Dr. Shamima Akhter generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Akhter's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Dr. Shamima Akhter accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Dr. Shamima Akhter online?

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What practice does Dr. Shamima Akhter work with?

Dr. Shamima Akhter works with Grow Therapy.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Shamima Akhter?

Dr. Shamima Akhter frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Shamima Akhter on their profile.