Black and white photo of two hands reaching upward, with rays of light shining down from above.

Our relationships are the single biggest predictor of happiness, including the one with ourselves.

In spite of what’s happened to you or how you’ve hurt others, I believe everyone can be in pleasurable and safe relationships.

This belief is deeply rooted in my own journey of navigating identity and belonging. I used to be a professional actor in NYC who, despite being a second-generation Iranian immigrant, was “too white” to play Middle Eastern and “not white enough” to be considered white. While performing, I didn’t always have self-expression or bodily autonomy.

This led to a deep dive on how invisible identities impact our relationship with society, each other, and sexuality.

A young woman with curly brown hair wearing a brown turtleneck sweater and gold hoop earrings, smiling at the camera with a plain light-colored background.

Identities: mixed-race, jewish, neurodivergent, queer, nonbinary

Approach

I strive to challenge you to move beyond understanding the “why” of what got you here, and to embody the changes you want to see.

You’ll find that I am direct, playful, open to feedback and a fierce advocate for your well-being. I’ll celebrate every win with you, no matter how small and I’ll hold you accountable to your values, even when it annoys you. I’m actively engaged and invested in your growth.

In addition to the training I’ve outlined below, I regularly use techniques from Somatic Experiencing (SE), Non-Violent Communication (NVC), liberation-based frameworks and the latest neuropsychology research for nervous system regulation.

My biggest inspirations are Esther Perel, David Schnarch, adrianne maree brown, Emily Nagoski, art & poetry.

Logo of IFS Institute with colorful curved lines and text on a black background.
Columbia University logo with a crown and the text "Columbia University in the City of New York"
A logo for AASECT, the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists, featuring a purple and orange circular design and the organization's name in pink.

Training

*

Training *

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York #101776 and ORegon #L16353

Internal Family Systems-IFS (Level 2), IFS Institute

  • IFIO (Intimacy from the Inside Out), IFS for Couples

Trauma Conscious Yoga Therapy, 475hrs

  • Yoga for PTSD & Severe Mental Illness

  • Applied Polyvagal Theory

Ongoing AASECT Sex Therapy Consultation w/Dr. Karlaina Brooke, PsyD, CST-S

Memberships:

  • American Association of Sex Educators and Therapists (AASECT)

  • Society for Sex Therapy & Research (SSTAR)

MSSW, Advanced Clinical Practice, Columbia University

BFA, Drama, New York University Tisch School of the Arts

THE DIFFERENCE

  • 01 / EXPERIENTIAL

    A typical session won’t only involve talking, but creating a somatic map of what we’re working on. That means we will be feeling, sensing, and noticing how those themes show up for you, so you can identify it throughout the week.

  • 02/ MULTICULTURAL

    Growing up outside American hyper-individualistic culture gives me a keen eye in noticing social scripts. I’ll help you make conscious choices based on the cultures you’re a part of and the ones you hope to create in your relationships.

  • 03/ PRACTICAL

    No worksheets or busy-work, but personalized practices that will help you actualize the changes you want to make. We’ll work together to make it as fun and applicable as possible.