My Journey​​

My path to becoming a therapist has been shaped by diverse experiences. As an immigrant with a background in engineering and business, I've had a successful career in technology while coaching and mentoring many individuals. I've also navigated my own personal challenges through difficult life events. Along the way, I’ve been part of growth-focused communities that exposed me to a wide range of perspectives and tools. This journey, combined with my formal training in counseling psychology, allows me to draw on both personal and professional insights. It also gives me a deep appreciation for each individual’s unique journey and cultural differences, leading me to approach my clients with humility.

 

During my clinical training, I worked in a middle school and a community college, supporting individuals aged 12 to over 60 from diverse backgrounds and with a wide range of concerns. Before that, I founded a coaching practice to help South Asian men navigate cultural conflicts, later expanding to serve a broader clientele. I’m especially passionate about working with men and have spent nearly a decade leading and participating in men’s peer support and personal growth groups.

 

My Approach

My therapy approach is integrative and personalized. I believe that each person is unique, so therapy should be holistic and tailored to their individual needs and current life situation. I draw on a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Psychodynamic Therapy, Existential Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), among others. Working from a trauma-informed perspective, I use methods from IFS and Brainspotting to help clients gently process trauma. I especially value the non-judgmental, non-pathologizing nature of IFS, which honors the wisdom and resilience of each person—an approach I bring to all my work. I truly believe that every person has within themselves the wisdom that can help them find their way, grow into their true potential, and thrive.

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Education and Trainings

​Masters in Counseling Psychology (Santa Clara University)

Internal Family Systems (IFS) (Level 1)

Brainspotting (Phase 1)

Somatic Mindful Guided Imagery® (Certificate)

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Licenses and Professional Memberships

California Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT151289)

California Association of Family and Marriage Therapists (CAMFT)

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Practices

Trust Mental Health (Supervised by Karla Moran-McFadden LMFT)

Bay Psychotherapy (Supervised by Josh Krieger PSy.D.)