As a first-generation American and the daughter of Iranian Jewish immigrants, I grew up navigating multiple worlds. I understand what it’s like to feel pulled between different cultural expectations, identities, and ways of being. From an early age, I became aware of how culture, family, and systemic inequities shape our experiences—and how difficult it can be to find a sense of belonging within that complexity.
That lived experience is a big part of what led me to this work.
I work with a diverse range of clients, with a particular focus on adult children of immigrants and multicultural individuals. Many of my clients are thoughtful, high-functioning adults who feel capable in many areas of life—but feel stuck when it comes to family dynamics, identity, or expressing themselves fully.
With clinical roots in supporting survivors of sexual assault, I bring a trauma-informed and feminist lens to my work. I’m especially passionate about working with multicultural individuals, including LGBTQ+ clients and people of color, in ways that feel affirming, nuanced, and culturally attuned.
Much of my work centers around helping clients strengthen their communication and boundary-setting skills in ways that honor both their authentic selves and the cultural contexts they come from. Together, we make space for the parts of you that may have been overlooked, silenced, or stretched too thin.
I take a relational approach to therapy, with the understanding that our identities and relationships deeply shape experiences like anxiety, depression, and other very human struggles. In our work together, we explore your patterns, strengths, and areas for growth, creating a process that reflects your story and supports meaningful, lasting change.
Outside of my clinical work, I’m often writing poetry inspired by my lived experiences, my family’s immigration story, and the complexity of being human. These days, self-care looks like savoring moments of quiet, feeling the sun on my skin, mindfully sipping chai, cuddling with my dog, traveling, and allowing space for creativity.
Education
Parts 1–3, Attachment-Focused EMDR Training (Parnell Institute)
M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy, University of Southern California
B.A. in Intensive Psychology, UC Santa Cruz
Currently Reading
The Creative Act: A Way of Being — Rick Rubin