About Sana
Sana Akhtar Ramay is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with six years of clinical experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strains, sleep and eating concerns, bipolar disorder, depression, career stress, and anger.
She began her career after earning a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of California, Davis. Early work included supporting children with autism and later leadership responsibilities that led her to pursue a master's degree in counseling from National University. Those roles brought experience across behavioral and community services and children’s programs.
Her clinical work has included individual counseling, family services, and coordination with psychiatrists when needed. She describes a case where long-term anxiety in a young client was supported through individual and family work alongside medication management, which ultimately allowed the client to step away from medication and finish counseling.
Sana has completed multiple trainings and holds certifications relevant to parenting and child work. These include being a Certified Nurtured Heart Trainer and certification in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). She has also completed an extended Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) training and additional trainings on grief, trauma, and cognitive therapy.
Her stated approach draws on cognitive behavioral, narrative, humanistic, and psychodynamic methods. She emphasizes working together with clients on treatment planning and tracking progress. Her practice description highlights an interactive style and a focus on respect, dignity, and building confidence in the people she sees.
How her approaches translate to online work
Sana draws from cognitive behavioral approaches and dialectical behavior therapy principles in her practice. Cognitive behavioral techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, anger, and low mood. DBT skills training centers on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to help people manage intense feelings and improve relationships.She also integrates narrative and humanistic ideas to help people make sense of their experiences and build confidence. Finding the best mix of techniques is part of the work; she collaborates with each person to set goals and adjust methods based on progress and preferences.
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 schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. The therapist will discuss which session arrangements would best suit the client's needs, goals, and daily routine before starting work together.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Punjabi, Urdu
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Sana works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting, sleeping and eating concerns, bipolar disorder, depression, career stress, and anger.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses an interactive, client-centered approach that combines cognitive behavioral, narrative, humanistic, and psychodynamic methods.
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 where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Punjabi, and Urdu.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.