About Us · Who We Are

Led by Dr. Aqsa Salman, LCMHC & Doctor of Behavioral Health.

Dr. Aqsa Salman, LCMHC — Mindful Reflections Counseling
Dr. Aqsa Salman — LCMHC, Doctor of Behavioral Health

Welcome to Mindful Reflections Counseling. Based in Raleigh, NC, and serving clients virtually throughout North Carolina.

Dr. Salman is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Doctor of Behavioral Health with experience in integrated care for mental and physical health challenges. She specializes in treating chronic pain, anxiety, depression, gastrointestinal disorders, and chronic illnesses like diabetes, hypertension, and autoimmune disorders.

Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Somatic Therapy, Clinical Hypnosis, and Internal Family Systems (IFS).

Education & credentials

  • Doctor of Behavioral Health (DBH)

    A doctoral focus on integrated behavioral health — treating emotional life and physical health as parts of one conversation.

  • Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)

    Licensed to provide clinical mental health counseling for individuals, couples, and families.

  • Specialized training

    Advanced training in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based approaches.

Our mission

To provide compassionate, holistic care that nurtures the mind, body, and spirit.

Our vision

To be a leading provider of integrative mental health care, where emotional and physical wellness are interconnected.

In their words

Working with Dr. Aqsa has truly changed my life. I never realized how deeply my mental and physical health were connected until I started therapy.
Sarah L.
Dr. Aqsa is a compassionate, skilled professional who listens carefully and genuinely cares about her clients.
James T.

The first step in therapy is talking. Let’s find a time to meet.