Sana Akhtar Ramay , LMFT

Sana Akhtar Ramay is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who combines clinical training with hands-on experience across child, family, and adult services. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with an emphasis in Biology from the University of California, Davis and later completed a Master of Arts in Counseling from National University. Early in her career she worked with children diagnosed with autism, a role that quickly led to a leadership position and helped shape her commitment to therapeutic work with diverse age groups.

Her professional background includes roles in behavioral and community services as well as in children’s programs, where she provided care for adults, couples, families, and young people aged 2 to 21. One notable case involved a young woman who experienced long-standing anxiety and had been on multiple medications from early childhood. Over the course of a year, Sana provided individual counseling, family services, and collaborated with a psychiatrist and caregivers; with coordinated support the client was able to complete treatment and discontinue medication. Sana keeps a card from that client as a reminder of resilience and growth.

She holds several specialized credentials and trainings, including Certified Nurtured Heart Trainer, certification in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and completion of a 26-week Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) training, along with additional workshops on grief, trauma, and cognitive therapy. Her counseling style is warm and interactive, rooted in respect, dignity, and client-centered care. Sana integrates cognitive behavioral, narrative, humanistic, and psychodynamic approaches, collaborating with clients on treatment planning and measuring progress. She emphasizes empowerment, practical skills, and compassionate support for those ready to take steps toward change.