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who i am

My work is shaped by both lived experience and clinical training. I began in social services, working with underprivileged communities and individuals living with serious mental illness. Those years taught me deep respect for resilience and the impact of systems on mental health.

With a background B.S in Integrative Health and a Master’s in Clinical Social Work, I view healing as interconnected. The body and mind are not separate. Our adult patterns are often rooted in childhood experiences, culture, and generational beliefs.

I do not see people as problems to fix. I see layered humans in process.

I bring warmth, steadiness, and honesty into the room. Healing begins when we feel safe enough to tell the real story, not the one we tell ourselves and others.

how i work

My approach is somatic and trauma informed. We listen to the body as much as the story and move through this work together.

We gently explore core beliefs. The ones you inherited. The ones you outgrew. The ones that still run quietly in the background. This is not about fixing you. It is about integration. About helping you feel more at home in yourself and integrate all parts of you.

I am grounded and direct. I will sit with depth, challenge when needed, and move at a pace that feels steady and respectful of your process.

This work is collaborative. You are seen, heard, and met.

my values

Integrity. Curiosity. Emotional honesty. Cultural awareness.

Depth matters here. Real conversations matter. Spaces where you do not have to shrink, perform, or justify your existence matter. I believe autonomy and personal responsibility are powerful. I believe inherited beliefs can be questioned with respect. I believe integration is more healing than fragmentation. Shame softens in safe connection. Sexuality is not something to perform, but something to understand and embody. Identity is layered and allowed to evolve.Steadiness. Compassion with clarity. Growth that is intentional, not reactive. Above all, feeling at home in yourself.

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who i see

I work with thoughtful, self-aware adults who are quietly carrying a lot.

Many of the people I work with are holding questions around identity, self-worth, and sexuality, often shaped by culture, religion, and the environments they grew up in. There can be an internal tension between who you are and who you were taught to be.

I often work with people from Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim, and first-generation backgrounds who are trying to make sense of that in-between space. Untangling expectations, redefining what feels true, and finding a way to belong without losing themselves.

This can also include exploring intimacy and sexuality in a way that feels more connected, present, and real rather than something shaped by pressure, performance, or shame.

I offer a space that is culturally aware and LGBTQ-affirming, where all parts of you are welcome.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re living between different worlds, this may be a place where things begin to feel a little more familiar within yourself.

we work well together if:

You are ready to look inward, even when it feels uncomfortable. You are open to questioning old beliefs and exploring the patterns that shaped your life. You want depth, not quick fixes.

You value warmth with honesty. You are open to being gently challenged and willing to speak about what you may have never said out loud before.

This may not be the best fit if you are looking for rigid step by step advice or someone to make decisions for you. I work collaboratively, helping you access your own clarity and integrate all parts of yourself.

If you are seeking grounded, reflective work rooted in growth and integration, we will likely work well together.