in-person therapy for teens, women, and couples navigating intimacy, anxiety, and change
guiding clients and communities through healing, education, and transformation, with an emphasis on embodied learning, relational depth, and personal empowerment
SERVICES
therapy for teens
I provide compassionate, mindfulness-based therapy for teens navigating identity, anxiety, and relationships, helping them build confidence, emotional resilience, and a deeper connection to themselves
therapy for couples
I support couples in navigating intimacy, trust, communication, and conflict, using somatic therapy to restore connection, heal issues related to sexuality and intimacy, and deepen emotional bonds
therapy for adults
I offer somatic therapy for women navigating grief, complicated relationships, childhood trauma, and struggles with intimacy, helping them reclaim their sense of self, heal emotional wounds, and foster deeper, more satisfying connections
chai and dream analysis
In this single, intimate coaching session, we’ll sip tea together while exploring the depths of one dream, using somatic insight and Jungian principles to uncover its messages and guidance from the psyche
“your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes”
— Carl Jung
how i work
My approach is integrative, body-based, and attuned to each person I work with. I draw from somatic therapy, Jungian depth psychology, yogic influences, and creative practices—woven with an emphasis on nervous system support, relational safety, and exploring symbolic meaning. My practice is trauma-informed.
This might look like tracking sensations in the body, exploring dreams and imagery, slowing down with sensation, or exploring through drawing or gesture the things that are hard to say.
Whether working with teens, adults, or couples, our sessions will approach the practical and the philosophically “deep.” I can help you take that leap towards the next chapter of your life, supporting your soul’s unfolding.
my story
I hold a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology with a focus on Somatic Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies, and a Bachelor’s in Anthropology from the University of Georgia, where I researched how food practices carry cultural memory through time.
Raised Iranian-American in the southeastern U.S., I experienced growing up in a family that had revolution running through its root system. I’m deeply committed to creating spaces where healing can happen, especially in communities facing oppression and for communities that contain complex dynamics of difference. I believe that when we heal individually or in close relationship, we “butterfly-effect” our healing through the world around us.
I specialize in working with preschoolers, having trained with the UCSF Infant-Parent program, and I’m a registered somatic movement therapist and educator (ISMETA). My work blends talk therapy with body-centered practices, dreamwork, and cultural connection to support each person’s unique journey.
I’ve published on topics like somatic research, embodiment, Iranian diaspora, food as a vessel for memory, and the intersections of pop culture, film, and identity. I’ve also had the privilege to teach internationally on somatics, ancestry, and gender.
When I’m not working, you’ll likely find me gardening, keeping seeds, exploring astrology, or teaching yoga, Lagree, strength training, and boxing. I bring care and curiosity to all the spaces I hold.
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