My 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. Through gentle confrontation, I’ll hold you accountable to your values, including naming internalized systemic oppression. I’ll celebrate every win with you, no matter how small, because joy is integral to healing.

I’m a trained Internal Family Systems (IFS), Intimacy From the Inside Out (IFIO) and Yoga Therapy provider. I also use techniques from Somatic Experiencing, Non-Violent Communication, liberation-based frameworks, Polyvagal Theory, and the latest neuropsychology research for nervous system regulation and psychoeducation. I graduated with my Master’s of Social Work from Columbia University. 

Want to learn more? Book a consult today to see if we are the right fit.

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. I didn’t get to 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.

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.