Family Living Institute (F.L.I.) has a long history of service in Greater Williamsburg.  Founded in 1985 by Carl Beffa, the practice integrated Dr. Syed Z. Ahsan, M.D. as a provider in 2009.  In 2012, Dr. Ahsan took the helm of the practice, which is now located in the Williamsburg Office Park and consists of a team of nurses and professional counselors.

F.L.I. offers psychiatry, psychological counseling, and behavioral health services. They serve individuals, couples, and families… with a special love for children’s needs.  They offer a broad variety of interventions including prescription medication, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy (TMS Therapy) for depression, Play Therapy, talk therapy, telehealth, and more.  They are accepting new patients, and accept most health insurance plans.

F.L.I.’s Clinical Director Dr. Ahsan graduated from Sindh Medical School in Karachi, Pakistan.  Being educated under the British system, he had to rotate through medicine and surgery.  His sister sponsored him to come study in the USA in 1984, and it was in upstate New York doing quality of life research with people diagnosed with Down’s Syndrome and mental retardation that he discovered his passion for helping people with mental health challenges.  He received his Masters in Public Health through New York Medical College.

When asked about his hobbies and joys outside of practice, Dr. Ahsan revealed that his work IS his joy.  He put it this way:  “Luckily, I enjoy what I do.”  Understanding individuals and how he can help be a part of their well-being brings him tremendous sense of purpose and satisfaction.

He takes the “Family” portion of F.L.I.’s name very seriously, and the entire team is devoted to creating a welcoming environment for those in need.

FLI is located in the Williamsburg Office Park at 1307 Jamestown Road Ste. 202.  They can be reached at (757)229-7927;  or visit https://www.familylivinginstitute.com/.