"Saira’s work and voice have a rare potency as they are born in the most fiery of crucibles. In the white hot of incomprehensible loss somehow Saira harnessed it to smelt together an uncommon wisdom, radical acceptance, elevated spiritual acumen, and a self-expression that can only be described as rhapsodic and sacred.

The blessing for the world is her fierce desire to share her experience and help others alchemize their own darkness into the brightest of light. I feel such gratitude in knowing that whether it’s in Saira’s one-on-one work, leading groups, or standing on a stage in front of hundreds, that people will be lifted out desolation into new possibility.” 

— Kirk Souder, Executive and Leadership Coach

“I can say without hesitation that she is one of the most empathetic, insightful, and deeply impactful therapists I’ve ever known. Saira brings a rare depth to her work—one that is rooted not just in her clinical training, but in her lived experience, her creativity, and the immense compassion she holds for others. Her approach to therapy, particularly art therapy, is profoundly healing.

She has a way of helping clients unlock what words alone can’t reach—guiding them gently toward understanding, expression, and growth. Saira has remained grounded in empathy, grace, and presence. Her grief has not dimmed her spirit; instead, it has deepened her capacity to sit with others in their own pain, to hold space with authenticity, and to remind us all that healing doesn’t mean escaping our wounds—it means transforming through them.”

—Jessie Mahn, Clinical Director

“Saira is one of the deepest thinkers I know. She is intentional as a human and a healer. I would trust her with my heart.”

—Adelina Brisbois, Chief Clinical Officer

“I’ve always felt so seen, loved, deeply connected to and understood by Saira, even in my deepest moments of grief, where I felt alone.  It feels like Saira was  right there,so attuned,  walking my experience with me. To be in Saira’s presence is healing on its own. She exudes such warmth and you feel her heart radiating unconditional love that is beyond comforting.  She also has the words to put to complex emotional experiences that help express what is so difficult to say. I’ve known her first as my colleague, and she soon became my friend. Saira is embodiment! and anyone who comes across her path, will get to experience  more than her knowledge as a therapist, more than her spiritual gifts, something that connects to a deeper level, and allows you to heal, because of it.” 

—Amanda Flynn, LMFT

“I’ve had the pleasure of facilitating group sessions with Saira, and I was in awe of her calm presence and her ability to ground each client in the room. She creates space for her clients’ experience to unfold naturally, and then helps them become curious and leads them to solutions. Saira maintains a curious posture and is playful, real and steady. Her core value of respecting each person she encounters makes her magnetic.”

—Kelly Nicassio Parent Coach, LMFT, Private Practice Psychotherapist 

Saira’s energy is magnetic—her presence is both grounding and uplifting, naturally creating a sacred space where safety, vulnerability, and authenticity can be honored. She embodies deep empathy and holds a genuinely nonjudgmental understanding of the human experience. She offers depth in connection that cultivates a rich spectrum between lightness and laughter, wisdom and guidance, and the tender holding of overwhelm and pain. Saira nurtures profound healing while gently supporting others through life’s complexities and the deepest of wounds with the utmost of grace.

—Brooke Saul ,LMFT

I first met Saira when she was my supervisor, and from the very beginning, I was struck by her warmth, insight, and the grounded presence she brings into every interaction. It always felt like she was right there, in it with me. Never judgemental or assuming, but curious and fully present in my exploration of self. Over time, our professional connection evolved into a friendship rooted in shared values, mutual respect, and parallel paths in both parenthood and personal growth.

Witnessing Saira step into her calling—helping others navigate the most tender and challenging phases of life—has been nothing short of inspiring. Her approach to spiritual healing and grief counseling is deeply intuitive and heart-centered. She creates a space where people feel truly safe and seen, and from that place, she gently helps them navigate pain, rediscover meaning, and reconnect with themselves.

What I admire most is not only her professional wisdom but the way she embodies the very principles she offers to others. Saira has walked through her own profound grief, especially in the heartbreaking loss of her daughter. And even through unimaginable sorrow, she has continued to show up with grace, presence, and love—for her family, her clients, and her community. Her capacity to hold space for others while honoring her own journey is a testament to her strength, integrity, and deep humanity.

I’m grateful to know Saira not just as a colleague and friend, but as someone who lives her truth with courage and compassion. I have immense respect for her and genuinely believe that to encounter her presence is to come into contact with something sacred, healing, and rare.

—Summer Gaynor, LMFT