Philosophy & Areas of Focus

The Therapeutic Journey
From survival to self-trust

Therapy with me is deeply personal and tailored to be yours

While every therapy journey is unique, my work is grounded in core therapeutic approaches, culturally informed values, and the wisdom of my Persian heritage, while also drawing inspiration from Eastern philosophies and the balance of the five elements.

Spirit: meaning, purpose, and intuition

Air: stillness, awareness, and discernment

Water: feeling, flowing, and cleansing

Fire: ignite, alchemize, and transform

Earth: ground, build, replenish

Core Approaches:

Internal Family Systems (IFS),

Trauma-Informed, Culturally-Responsive

and Relational Therapy.

Along the way, our sessions may include: guided imagery, parts work, self-compassion based mindfulness practices, bilateral stimulation, and more.

These approaches help the body process what your mind has been carrying, creating meaningful and lasting change.

Areas of Focus

Trauma

  • C-PTSD (Relational)

  • PTSD (Single-Event)

  • Narcissistic and Emotional Abuse

  • Complex & Ambiguous Grief

Anxiety and Emotional Wellbeing

  • Anxiety & Stress

  • Depression

  • People-Pleasing & Burnout

  • Perfectionism

Personal Growth & Self-Discovery

  • Inner Child Healing

  • Shadow Integration + Subconscious

  • Spiritual (non-religious) Exploration

  • Existential

Relationships

  • Attachment-Focused

  • Family Dysfunction

  • Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents

  • Relationship Termination

Cultural Identity

  • First-Generation Acculturation

  • Immigration

  • Bicultural Identity

Life Events

  • Significant Life Changes

  • Adjustment-Related Stress

  • Transitions

  • Grief

Qualifications

California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #143442

In addition to the education and training required for licensure, I have pursued advanced training in trauma-informed care to deepen my ability to support clients with compassion, safety, and skill:

IFS-informed (Certified in Integrating the Internal Family Systems Model Across Clinical Applications)

EMDR trained through EMDRIA-approved training

Certified Professional in Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents

Somatic Trauma Healing Foundations Certificate

Specialized training and clinical experience in Narcissistic Abuse Recovery

Facilitator of Shadow Integration Workshops

Sound Healing Trained

How I Help

Providing in-person in San Diego and telehealth sessions throughout California

Psychotherapy

Individual

Family / Relational

In person

Telehealth

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Trauma-Focused

IFS

Somatic Therapy

EMDR

Mindfulness Self-Compassion

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Consultation

Licensed and Pre-Licensed Therapists

Private Practice Setup

Case consultation

Mentorship

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