Aisha Jakachira , LPC

Aisha Jakachira is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arizona with 15 years of experience in mental health and addictions work. She combines formal training with a practical history across many care settings, bringing a warm, interactive counseling style that emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Aisha adapts conversations and treatment plans to each person's specific needs and avoids stigmatizing labels, meeting people where they are and helping them identify realistic steps toward change.

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. She has worked in inpatient and outpatient services, residential programs, in-home and community settings, corrections, schools, and online, providing individual therapy, group facilitation, family and couples work, parenting skills, daily living supports, and anger management.

Her clinical approach draws from several evidence-informed methods, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address patterns of thought and behavior, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance, motivational interviewing, solution-focused techniques, and person-centered care. Aisha supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, parenting challenges, compassion fatigue, and a range of attachment and family issues, tailoring work to each individual’s goals and circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Aisha integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to teach emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and coping tools for intense emotions and relationship challenges. For clients processing trauma, Aisha incorporates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a targeted approach that can help reduce the emotional impact of traumatic memories.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Aisha works with each person to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made. Clients are invited to play an active role in shaping therapy so that interventions feel practical and relevant.

Online therapy with Aisha is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, or other commitments and to continue care when in-person visits are not possible. Licensed professionals can deliver many evidence-based therapies effectively through these remote options, allowing consistent support across distance.