Hello My name is Marya, I am an LMFT. I am originally from Afghanistan and was raised in California. I have a passion for this field because I have had many experiences that has taught me to gain strength , insight, awareness and I was able to heal myself through my healthy coping that began in my child hood as a refugee. I believe my experiences also provided me with great empathy, understanding and compassion. I want to help you heal through the most difficult challenges. I will not push, I will not pull, as your therapist I will stay by your side, hold your hand. I will understand through great intuition what you are needing and allow you to heal yourself to get the most out of your amazing journey in this life. I have a very unique approach for each one of my clients because I understand everyone is unique and requires different tools and approach and different lens. If you feel broken, you are not, in fact you are open to enlightenment and are able to gain ultimate strength, allow me to guide you with my intuition, clinical skills and because I, too, have been through my own journey and I want to help you on yours. ❤️
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
I will bring my authentic self and I understand the importance of a connection with another human being is the ultimate key for change. You will feel welcomed by my therapeutic presence as well as empowered because you are taking the first steps to heal yourself and allow me to guide you where you want to go.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
solution focused humanitsitc existential narrative CBT
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I see only as a person and human, I do not see your diagosis and will understand your strenghts and bring them to your awareness for you to get where you want to go in your life