Saba is under the clinical supervision of Kelly Benjamin, LMHC and Timothy Crumley, LMHC

Saba in her own words: “I, Saba Zahid, am a mental health counselor in training at UAlbany’s master’s program for counseling psychology. My pronouns are she/her. I was always very fond of helping others through their dark times and just being there when people needed. So, I took my interests and made it into a career. Therapy has always been something special to me as I have a different outlook on life due to my cultural norms. I personally believe therapy can be very useful when it is accommodated to correctly.

I believe therapy should be a welcoming, all-inclusive, safe space for everyone to feel important and valued. I would work to make my clients feel heard, respected, in charge of their own lives, and help them know that they are important. I will use compassion, cultural humility, mutual trust, and lots of positive factors to create an environment in which my clients can grow, heal, and explore their true selves without any judgment with every experience.

I welcome all clients of all backgrounds to come work with me as I help guide them through these tough times. I strive to offer my support, encouragement, and motivation while every person takes their time developing and navigating through their lives. Together, we will work at a pace that feels comfortable, fostering insight, resilience, and meaningful growth while protecting each person’s unique experiences and strengths.

I will go into every session with an open-mind ready to understand my clients and build rapport amongst us. I am a big believer of cultural norms and outside factors impacting a person and their state of mind. I also understand how difficult it can be sometimes so I will pay attention to my clients, their identities, their backgrounds, and who they truly are. I will approach each person with an amiable, empathetic, and professional personality, prioritizing respect, emotional safety, and genuine human connection. Through active listening, compassion, and nonjudgmental engagement, I aim to develop trust, support, open communication, and create a therapeutic environment conducive to healing and personal growth for everybody.”

Accepted Insurance Providers:

• Fidelis

• CDPHP

• OON

• Self-Pay - Superbills can be provided to you to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. CommonSense Wellness Network cannot guarantee if your insurance company will reimburse you.

Availability:

Saba is accepting new clients at this time.