Aisha Jakachira , LPC

Aisha Jakachira is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who approaches therapy with warmth, respect, and a practical focus on recovery and wellbeing. She combines a compassionate, interactive style with tailored treatment plans that avoid stigmatizing labels and meet each person where they are. Aisha holds a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Psychology and Addiction Studies from Alverno College and a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling with a minor in Addiction Studies, and she applies that formal training across diverse clinical settings.

Her background includes work in online services, inpatient and outpatient programs, residential treatment, in-home care, community settings, comprehensive treatment centers, corrections, and schools. She provides individual therapy, addiction counseling, parenting skills coaching, daily living supports, and anger management, and has led groups as well as work with couples and families. Aisha integrates evidence-informed methods such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused techniques, and Client-Centered therapy to address trauma, addiction, stress, anxiety, and relationship concerns.

Aisha frames therapy as a collaborative process that values sensitivity and compassion. She is committed to empowering people to build more fulfilling lives and supports those who are ready to take the next step toward change.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Aisha often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, stress, and mood concerns. CBT focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and is useful for changing patterns that get in the way of daily functioning. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) strategies to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness - tools that support people coping with intense emotions, relationship challenges, or self-destructive patterns. For clients processing traumatic memories, Aisha incorporates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which is a targeted method for reducing the emotional intensity of past events and improving daily coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Aisha works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time, combining methods as needed to create a personalized plan that feels manageable and purposeful.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people access care - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to attend appointments around work, family, and daily obligations. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver structured sessions, teach skills, and maintain ongoing support, helping therapy fit into busy lives while preserving therapeutic focus and continuity.