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I’m here for you

You may have found yourself here because you are experiencing difficulty in your life and hoping to find relief. I know taking this step can be an incredibly vulnerable and courageous process. It takes a lot of strength to face the messy parts of ourselves and our lives. I consider it a privilege to help my clients in their healing journeys of digging deep, attending to their emotional wounds and creating meaningful change in their lives.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I offer individual, parent, and family therapy to support the treatment of anxiety, depression, personality disorders, trauma, suicidality, and dual diagnoses. I value having a collaborative approach with my clients who are children, teens, and adults. As a Pakistan-born American Muslim I can conduct therapy fluently in English, Urdu and Hindi. In order to accommodate busy schedules I offer sessions after work and school, and because emergencies aren’t planned, I have the flexibility to see clients as soon as possible. Together we’ll create a customized treatment plan to help fit your needs.

Values that I practice as a clinician are

Empathy & Compassion

Credibility & Resiliency

My approach with values in mind

I provide therapy from an empathetic and compassionate place. I value creating a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space to help you feel comfortable in opening up about yourself and your struggles. I hold space for you to build self-awareness to target different behaviors, habits, and beliefs that may prevent you from living a life that feels worthwhile.

I know therapy is an investment in yourself and requires commitment of both your time and money, which is why I believe in offering credible treatment to fit your unique needs and allow you to build resiliency. I have training in evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) that have proven to be effective. I also borrow from other therapeutic approaches to fit my clients’ needs.

Yes, my training, clinical skills and experience is valuable, but I believe that you are the expert in your life. I believe in supporting clients to build self-compassion, empower them to form healthier relationships, and support them through life transitions and family issues. I am here to help you build the courage to utilize your strengths, restore hope to help you reclaim your agency, and create a life of purpose.

My specialties include

ADD/ADHD

Anxiety

Boundaries

Dual Diagnosis

Depression

Self-Esteem

Perinatal Mental Health

Personality Disorders

Self-Harm

Suicidal Ideation

Spirituality & Religion

Multicultural Concerns

Perfectionism

Parenting

Trauma

Relationship Issues

My training

You have been feeling stuck and you’re tired of it. You’re seeking relief from your frustrations. My mission is to provide a safe and empathetic therapeutic relationship to help you feel seen, understood, and empowered.

I have conducted clinical research studies at MD Anderson Cancer Center and Rice University in the field of psychoneuroimmunology, which focused on how relationship and psychological stress impact immune function. Over the course of my career, I have had the opportunity of working with clients from different cultural backgrounds in a variety of settings including private practice, outpatient therapy, partial-hospitalization, and inpatient treatment.

I have led several group therapy services for teens, and adults to help them navigate their worries, lack of motivation, and improve their relationships with their partners and children. Besides a therapist, I am also a wife and mother. When I’m not in the office I enjoy spending my time in the great outdoors, exploring new coffee shops, and traveling across the globe. I'm also big on adventure and a certified scuba diver. Some of the places I have been scuba diving at are Hawaii, Mexico, and Indonesia.

Let’s Work Together

If you’re looking for a therapist that takes a collaborative approach to help you address your unique needs and goals, I am your person. I aim to remain flexible in my approach because I don’t believe that “one size fits all” when it comes to therapy. I value showing up as a human in the room with you. I believe the client-therapist relationship is the most important part of therapy, which is why I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation to help you determine if I am the right fit for you.