Breaking BHAD Counseling, LLC

Offers individual, couples, and family counseling, including for people with dual diagnosis and for their families.

Orlando · Telehealth offered · Takes Grow Therapy

CounselingIndividuals, couples, and families · People transitioning from correctional institutions or under pretrial conditionsIn person + virtual

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At a glance

Telehealth: Virtual sessions offered
In person: 1800 Pembrook Drive, Suite 300, Orlando, Florida 32810
Insurance: Grow Therapy
Self pay: Individual session $125 · Couples session $150

About

Malik J. Akbar is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida who started Breaking BHAD Counseling, LLC in 2024 as a solo private practice. He is also a US Army veteran and has worked in inpatient psychiatric, residential substance use, community nonprofit, and Florida Department of Corrections settings.

Evidence-based, person-centered
CBT and solution-focused therapy

Concerns they commonly address

Couples and family conflict

The practice describes help with communication, conflict, and other challenges for couples and families.

Grief and loss

The practice offers support for difficult emotions and experiences associated with loss.

LGBTQ+ identity

The practice offers a space to explore challenges related to identity and sexuality.

Mental health and addiction

The practice offers help with mental health disorders, substance abuse, and other addictive behaviors.

Re-entry after incarceration or pretrial

The practice offers support for people transitioning back to society from a correctional institution or under pretrial conditions.

Trauma and PTSD

The practice offers evidence-based support for the lasting impacts of trauma and post-traumatic stress.

Services

Couples and family counseling

Works with couples and families to identify strengths and weaknesses and improve communication and problem-solving skills.

Grief counseling

Provides a supportive environment to express feelings, understand the grieving process, and develop coping strategies.

Mental health and addiction counseling

Uses individual, couples, or family counseling to develop coping skills, build a support network, and work toward recovery.

LGBTQ+ counseling

Provides a safe, non-judgmental environment to explore thoughts and feelings and develop strategies for self-acceptance.

Re-entry counseling

Helps with re-entry challenges such as finding employment, rebuilding relationships, and community reintegration.

Trauma and PTSD counseling

Uses evidence-based techniques to help people develop coping skills, process emotions, and restore a sense of control.

Founder

Malik J. Akbar, MA, LMHC

Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida who started Breaking BHAD Counseling, LLC in 2024 as a solo private practice. Also a Certified Personal Trainer, Nutritionist, Health Coach, and US Army veteran.

Insurance, self-pay and costs

Insurance listed by the practice

Grow Therapy. Confirm your benefits with the practice and your insurer.

Self-pay

Individual session: $125. Couples session: $150. Family session: $175.

Payment timing

Self-pay clients must make payments via Zelle within 24 hours before the session.

Refunds

Payments are non-refundable.

Sliding scale

The practice does not offer sliding scale fees or financial assistance.

What to know before contacting

Who it sees

Individuals, couples, and families, People transitioning from correctional institutions or under pretrial conditions.

Care setting

In person in 1800 Pembrook Drive, Suite 300, Orlando, Florida 32810; telehealth: Virtual sessions offered.

Questions families ask

Can I use telehealth?

Yes. The practice lists telehealth: Virtual sessions offered.

What insurance does Breaking BHAD Counseling, LLC list?

Grow Therapy. Always confirm coverage with the practice and your insurer.

What are the self-pay rates?

Individual session: $125; Couples session: $150; Family session: $175.

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