About me

Hi there! My name is Mimi Akhand and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, with years of work with teenagers between the ages of 12- 19. I use a strength based, warm but also direct approach. I pull from different models, depending on what my clients’ needs are. My main focus in modalities is cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, solution focused and motivational interviewing.

I cover many areas, including anger management, anxiety, depression, life changes, relationship issues, dealing with parents, family conflict, trauma and so much more. Please feel free to ask if I address your needs.

Life has its ebs and flows. I am here to support and guide you during times of change, as well as when all is stable. I am here to empower you and highlight your strengths so you can grow into your best self. I know how personal the therapy process can be, so I give you so much gratitude for sharing your time and energy with me. I look forward to helping you heal.


Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Relationships
  • Trauma, Abuse
  • Self esteem, Motivation
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
LGBT , Family conflicts , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Parenting issues , Anger management , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Codependency , Commitment Issues , Emptiness , Family Problems , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing

Years of Experience: 10

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

CT LMFT 1671


Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Mimi Akhand. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Nov 01, 2022 after therapy with Mimi for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

Mimi was so great. She was constantly checking in with me to see how I was doing and offering an ear for when I needed to talk through difficult situations. She helped me through one of the toughest years I've ever experienced due to my anxiety, and without her help I don't think I'd be where I am today.

Written on Oct 17, 2022 after therapy with Mimi for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

A kind hearted, understanding and patient woman with a knowledge backing all therapy sessions

Written on Sep 01, 2022 after therapy with Mimi for 6 months

I couldn't be more grateful for having Mimi around when I needed to find my way out of depressive thoughts. She is a wonderful person, with great knowledge of focusing on the important things in life. To have someone that gives you so much insight and care is truly remarkable, and I will cherish the learning process for a lifetime. A friendly voice in a chaotic world makes a huge difference, and I was given the tools and advice I needed, and found the peace within through her help. Thank you!

Written on Apr 18, 2022 after therapy with Mimi for 2 years and 8 months on issues concerning relationship issues

Mimi is great! She always responds in a timely manner and is very knowledgeable.

Written on Mar 14, 2022 after therapy with Mimi for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues

Mimi us such a ray of light and a positive force in my life!

Written on Feb 14, 2022 after therapy with Mimi for 2 months

Mimi is great! Good listener, very encouraging. Highly recommend.

Written on Jan 26, 2022 after therapy with Mimi for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem

I have been working with Mimi for about 6 months now and I have never had this type of therapeutic relationship with a mental health professional before. I consistently feel safe and secure in our sessions and I always leave feeling better.

Written on Dec 18, 2021 after therapy with Mimi for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues

I just started sessions with Mimi a couple weeks ago and she is great! Mimi is so kind, compassionate, and she has wonderful insight on many different things. Definitely recommend!

Written on Nov 30, 2021 after therapy with Mimi for 8 months on issues concerning eating disorders

Mimi is very attentive and caring! She is always quick to respond and has been wonderful when working through any last minute scheduling conflicts. I'm very grateful for her support!

Written on Nov 23, 2021 after therapy with Mimi for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

I am satisfied with the sessions with Mimi. She is very positive and gives a lot of advice. It allows analyzing a lot of problems at once.

Written on Oct 28, 2021 after therapy with Mimi for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd

Really kind and understanding, offers lots of great advice and words

Written on Sep 28, 2021 after therapy with Mimi for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem

Love her, she is empowering and responds quickly!

Written on Sep 23, 2021 after therapy with Mimi for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, stress, anxiety, and sleeping disorders

Perfect timing for this review. The fact that out of nowhere I get a notification that I have a message. It was Mimi Akhand checking on me. I really appreciate that. That let's me know that I'm not alone in this process of growth. Thank you

Written on Sep 13, 2021 after therapy with Mimi for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd

Mimi is the first therapist I've had who I've had an amazing experience with. She is great at her job in all the practical ways, but more than that I feel like she actually cares. I feel so relaxed when I talk to her, as if I'm talking to a friend about what I'm going through. That's something I've never had with a therapist and I really appreciate her for it.

Written on Sep 03, 2021 after therapy with Mimi for 3 weeks

Mimi is our third counselor with this program. The first one was good but took another position. The second one was not as good for my daughter. But Mimi is wonderful and my daughter loves working with her.

Written on Sep 02, 2021 after therapy with Mimi for 1 year and 8 months

Mimi is kind, open and honest but not harsh. She almost feels like a friend in some ways. None of my sessions are scheduled and that works for me because I don't think my disorder is predictable enough for me to actually schedule time in. I like that I can message her whenever and she responds the next day.

Written on Jul 02, 2021 after therapy with Mimi for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, and coping with life changes

Mimi is an absolute pleasure to talk to. She makes me feel so comfortable, heard, and understood. She also always has spot-on advice and is so amenable and understanding. Mimi is really starting to help me when so many therapists haven’t. I would highly recommend Mimi to anyone.

Written on Jun 22, 2021 after therapy with Mimi for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues

Mimi is super helpful! She's calm, kind and honest and I honestly couldn't ask for more from a therapist. She has been helping me through my relationship issues, family trauma and general anxiety. She's the best.

Written on May 19, 2021 after therapy with Mimi for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem

Mimi is the bomb! Always incredibly sweet, always there for you and gives you some solid advice.

Written on Apr 01, 2021 after therapy with Mimi for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

She responds to me in a timely manner and if I don’t talk to her for a few days she asks how I am

Written on Jan 17, 2021 after therapy with Mimi for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, and self esteem

I’ve struggled with a lot these past 2 years and Mimi has always been so understanding. She always knows the right things to say and is always so helpful. She’s the sweetest person I know. And always makes the effort to ensure I’m always okay. No matter what life throws at me she’s always puts me in the best frame of mind. I could have asked for a better counsellor. And now I can go into life with so much happiness :)

Written on Dec 23, 2020 after therapy with Mimi for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse

She’s the best and always pleasant to talk to. Very calm and collected and helps me understand

Written on Sep 24, 2020 after therapy with Mimi for 8 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and coping with life changes

Mimi has been helping me for almost a year now, and she’s become so dear to me! she is always there to listen, is one of the most kind people i have ever spoken to, and talking to her is just so calming... she’s very, very understanding, nothing is too f*cked up for her to understand and support you with. whenever my mind betrays me and i’m falling, she’s my safety net, there to catch me. i’m extremely lucky to have her as my therapist.

Written on Sep 16, 2020 after therapy with Mimi for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Mimi is incredibly intuitive, caring, attentive, and has helped me see things about myself and my life, environment, relationships, that I’ve had difficulties seeing or understanding before. Overall my perspective in life has developed, matured, and I’ve learned skills to adapt, respond to, and handle life’s short and long-term challenges through my work with Mimi.

Written on Jul 27, 2020 after therapy with Mimi for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, grief, and bipolar disorder

Mimi has been so wonderful for my mental health. I can tell she genuinely listens to me and responds with care. I really appreciate her attitude in sessions, where I can speak about what has happened recently in my life, and she can help direct the conversation to the greater issues I’ve been working to address. Cannot recommend her enough!

Written on May 28, 2020 after therapy with Mimi for 4 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety

She’s very understanding and supportive. Very easy to talk to and always responds in a timely fashion!

Written on May 21, 2020 after therapy with Mimi for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, eating disorders, and adhd

I've gone through many counselors in the past but Mimi if the first one I found to actually help me. She listens and responds appropriately and helps me sort through my problems. She also reaches out when I don't respond for a few days.

Written on May 02, 2020 after therapy with Mimi for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

My girlfriend and I had several sessions with Mimi, and she was great at both moving at a comfortable pace and addressing all of our concerns. It was easy to have conversations with her, I never felt like our sessions were rushed, and she always had helpful input and suggestions. I would highly recommend!

Written on Apr 24, 2020 after therapy with Mimi for 2 weeks

I’ve been working with Mimi for roughly 2 weeks now. She makes it very easy to talk to her and open up. Her responses are professional and to the point as well as delicate when needed. She’s very nice and easy to talk too, even for someone who wasn’t comfortable talking.

Written on Apr 15, 2020 after therapy with Mimi for 2 weeks

She is very kind and understanding. Her advice is super practical but also compassionate.

Written on Apr 07, 2020 after therapy with Mimi for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

Mimi is the best, she helps me deal with myself at times when I feel completely lost.

Written on Mar 18, 2020 after therapy with Mimi for 1 month on issues concerning depression, and trauma and abuse

I am thankful for all the love and support Mimi have bring to my life. She helps me to see the positive outcome of my decisions and always spend time to explain me how I shouldn’t take thing personally and grow from it. I’m forever thankful

Written on Feb 02, 2020 after therapy with Mimi for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Perfect situation - counseling at my convenience especially as I struggle to leave the house. Mimi has been extremely helpful in all different situations especially as scenarios change every day.

Written on Jan 19, 2020 after therapy with Mimi for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem

Mimi is the best. She helped me so much when I was going through a rough time. I don’t need to speak to her face to face as much anymore but I like knowing she is there if I need help. I would 100% recommend her.

Written on Dec 25, 2019 after therapy with Mimi for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and relationship issues

A force of positive support and professional responses. I appreciate her ability to assess and reflect in a friendly and frank manner.

Written on Nov 10, 2019 after therapy with Mimi for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem

Mimi is so nice and helpful, honestly like a ray of sunshine.

Written on Sep 26, 2019 after therapy with Mimi for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

I have found Mimi very accessible and understanding. So has my husband. We are working at a pace that is right for us.

Written on Sep 01, 2019 after therapy with Mimi for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue

Mimi was incredibly supportive through such a difficult time, she responded to messages quickly and was able to do calls and video calls with her on a regular basis which meant alot. She is incredibly warm and caring and felt she was really there for us, and she is really easy to open up to and share things with, I never felt judged, I felt I could say whatever I felt and could speak freely. Thanks so much Mimi for all the support in such a difficult time.

Written on Aug 19, 2019 after therapy with Mimi for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd

Mimi's advice has helped me so much, so far! She is a great listener and is that person I can lean on.

Work with me!