I believe therapy works best when it feels safe, human, and deeply respectful of who you are and where you come from. As someone who works closely with members of the Iranian diaspora, I understand how carrying multiple cultures, expectations, and unspoken griefs can shape our emotional world and our relationships. In my work, I support individuals, couples, and groups who are navigating emotional overwhelm, relationship challenges, life transitions, identity questions, and concerns around intimacy and connection. I also offer premarital counseling for couples who want to build a strong emotional foundation and better understand each other before marriage. My approach is integrative and grounded in evidence-based practices, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Somatic Experiencing (SE), EMDR, and trauma-informed methods. I focus on emotions, attachment patterns, and the ways past experiences continue to influence the present. Together, we work on building emotional awareness, improving communication, and developing healthier responses to difficult feelings and situations. I strive to create a space that is culturally sensitive, non judgmental, and affirming. I warmly welcome individuals exploring sexual and gender identity, including members of the LGBTQ plus community, and I am committed to offering a therapeutic relationship rooted in respect, curiosity, and care. What you can expect in sessions: In our sessions, you can expect a calm, supportive, and collaborative space where you are not rushed or judged. We will move at your pace, focusing on what feels most important to you, while gently exploring patterns that may be keeping you stuck. My goal is to help you feel more connected to yourself, clearer in your relationships, and more grounded as you move forward in your life.