Licensed to practice in California and accepts 14 insurances. Specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Grief and 6 more.
(she/her)
Often rebooked
Clients say this provider is
At a young age, I came to the United States from Pakistan through an arranged marriage. My experience as a young woman fresh to this country inspired my journey to making a difference in the community through activism and therapy. I went through my own therapeutic journey and now am excited to help my clients empower themselves in their narrative paths.
In the first session with me, I have two goals: (1) building trust and rapport and (2) setting goals. Each client can have a different need for building trust and rapport in order to set goals, and I will ask them what those needs are and work with them in that first session to get to that point.
As a provider, I am very strong at building trust with clients through my deep empathy and open-mindednesss for each of my clients. My clients have often remarked that my positive attitude towards their therapy and their life journey helps them greatly in therapy sessions.
I work closely with clients on past traumas, including grief and working through complex family dynamics. I also work with clients to find new beginnings. My goal for every client is to empower them to graduate therapy.
My training is rooted in narrative therapy, where I work collaboratively with clients to empower them to reframe their life stories in a way that is consistent with their goals and values. My client is the expert in their life, and I embark on the journey with them to help them establish their own narrative. Clients can choose forms of therapies that will be most helpful to them, such as using bilbliotherapy to interpret their favorite texts, music therapy to narrate through song, or talk therapy to verbally explore their path.
5 ratings with written reviews
August 28, 2026
Durriya has used several sessions to paint a story and theme of the issues I encounter. I learn more about myself when I engage with her.
August 9, 2026
I enjoy the realizations Durriya helps me arrive at during our sessions. She helps me become aware of traits/patterns I overlook.
May 14, 2026
Durriya is great at helping me connect the dots. I am learning so much about myself in this process and I am grateful for that.