Has everything looked like it’s going well on the outside, but inside you feel like you’re hanging on by a thread? Are you waking up tired regardless of how much sleep you get? Do you see yourself as “the fixer” or “the caretaker” with your loved ones, but feel as though you don’t have any energy left when it comes to taking care of yourself? Does it feel selfish to take care of yourself? Does the thought of disappointing others and telling a loved one “no” fill you with dread? Old belief patterns don’t have to keep you feeling powerless anymore. Reaching out is a big first step in prioritizing your needs. I am committed to supporting you with warmth and compassion every step along the way. Together we can examine ways your old narrative no longer serves you and help foster a more peaceful and purposeful way of living.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Choosing a therapist can be a daunting process. I am inspired by anyone who is willing to reach out in order to challenge and heal themselves. I believe safety and non-judgment are among the most important aspects of the therapeutic relationship. I am committed to supporting you as we explore your thoughts and feelings, looking closely at barriers that until now have limited your insights and clarity. I endeavor to bring warmth, awareness, and connection to my sessions. I co-create a unique healing experience with clients, often using humor and creativity to encourage mindfulness, self-compassion, and change. I believe firmly that healing is non-linear, and absolutely that it is possible.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I tend to work from a strength-based and person-centered approach and I work from a blend of humanistic, relational, multicultural, feminist, and psychodynamic lenses, which means I work to help clients gain a clearer insight into their lives, identities, and relationships while holding that each person is a unique, valuable being. We'll look at patterns that have shown up again and again in your life by gaining a deeper understanding of your emotions, thoughts, family dynamics, early-life experiences, and beliefs. Once we can see these patterns clearly is when we can begin to approach the change you'd like to see. We'll also focus on your relationships, values, culture, and autonomy. I borrow techniques from CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Self Compassion, and Motivational
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
A couple of areas I specialize in navigating are: Ideas of perfectionism Developing self-compassion Exploring one’s cultural identity Coping with and understanding feeling “not good enough" Overcoming the stress of living up to expectations (cultural, intrapersonal, societal, parental) Setting boundaries Feeling torn between two or more cultures Feelings of shame, worry, or guilt Overcoming generational and childhood trauma I am an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist and I have a particular skill in working with people of color, first and second-generation immigrants, and folks new to therapy. Additionally, I deeply understand, honor, and respect the South Asian and Middle Eastern religions and cultures.