Hi my name is Anoushey Khan and I'm a Licensed Psychotherapist in California with over 10 years experience providing mental health support to children, teens and families. I love working with teens, young adults, parents and families struggling with anxiety, self-esteem, life transitions, stress and relationships issues. I have past experience working with a school district, in a group practice, working with outpatient programs as well as with a domestic violence crisis shelter. I think the experience in all these diverse settings helped me grow as a therapist and as a human-being therefore in my counseling approach with my clients, I not only adapt my professional expertise to fit their unique needs and situation but also bring my own life experiences as a mom, as a partner, friend and fellow human who has grappled with similar issues. I live in San Diego with my husband and two sons, I love the ocean, traveling, trying foods from all over the world and getting to know and help people from all walks of life.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Our first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other as I share my professional background, approach and practice policies with you. You get an opportunity to share your motivation, expectations and goals for treatment. I also go over informed consent, pros and cons of therapy and scheduling details with you during our Intake session.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I specialize in relationships- be it your partner, child, parent, coworker or friend. I use CBT, DBT, Mindfulness based Cognitive Therapy as well as family systems therapy in my work with individuals and families. I have also been trained in the Incredible Years parenting program and offer therapy to parents.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
People find me warm and relatable and express that they feel comfortable with me. My clients know that I'm not afraid to gently challenge them as I believe that therapy is also truth telling and that clients can benefit from feedback. I believe in every child, teen and adult’s ability at being the most suitable navigator of their own lives. At the same time, I acknowledge the tools and expertise I have acquired through my educational and professional experience that can be utilized to steer clients when they hit road blocks and challenge them to push their limits.