Aisha Jakachira is an LPC who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, and self esteem concerns. She uses a warm, interactive style to help people find clearer coping skills. Her approach aims to reduce overwhelm and build practical tools for daily life.
She brings 15 years of experience in mental health and addictions work. Her background includes roles in schools, residential programs, inpatient and outpatient settings, and community work. Aisha holds a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling and maintains LPC licensure in Wisconsin and Arizona.
Aisha focuses on meeting people where they are. Sessions are collaborative and tailored to each person’s needs. She draws on several methods so the conversation fits the situation rather than forcing one way of working.
Common themes she helps with include parenting strain, career stress, compassion fatigue, anger, and issues tied to identity such as gender dysphoria and LGBT matters. She also supports people facing attachment, abandonment, codependency, and relationship communication problems.
Her methods include client-centered work, cognitive behavioral ideas, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness practices, and EMDR for trauma-related memories. She also uses motivational interviewing to support change when addiction or ambivalence is present.
How Aisha’s approaches work online
Aisha uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral approaches to guide online sessions. Client-centered therapy means the conversation revolves around the person's goals and values, with the therapist listening and reflecting to help them find their own answers. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and improve mood.
She also brings dialectical behavior ideas for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. DBT-informed skills help people manage intense feelings, improve relationships, and reduce impulsive behavior. These methods can be used together so practical tools are offered alongside deeper listening and understanding.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss needs, goals, and preferences and adjust methods as progress is made. That shared planning helps make sure sessions match what the person is trying to change.
The biography notes experience with online work but does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, shorten travel time, allow a quick mid-day check-in, or remove the need to be on camera if that helps someone engage more comfortably.
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Arizona, Wisconsin, New Hampshire
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Aisha address?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem struggles, parenting strain, career problems, anger, and compassion fatigue among other issues.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The style is warm and interactive with an emphasis on respect and sensitivity. Sessions are tailored and focused on practical skills and clearer thinking.
What is her experience background?
Aisha has 15 years of experience working across settings including schools, residential and inpatient programs, outpatient care, community work, and corrections.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds the LPC credential and maintains LPC licensure in Wisconsin and Arizona, and she practices from Arizona.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography lists online work among prior settings but does not specify current formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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