Life contains many unexpected twists to overcome and it can be easy to feel lost and overwhelmed. Therapy can be a space for rest and reflection without judgement. In our time together, I strive to create a compassionate environment that promotes your growth and holistic wellness.
As a bilingual, bicultural therapist for adults and people in relationships, I specialize in trauma, gender/sexuality, and identity. I exist in the intersection of multiple identities and abilities. Throughout my life, who I am has shifted and grown with context and experience. I bring this into my sessions with intentionality and initiative as we broach topics of identity, culture and context, creating a supportive and safe place to witness and heal our deep, intergenerational wounds.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a background in neuroscience. I received my clinical training at Northeastern Illinois University. I am fluent in English and Tamil.
Clinical focuses:
- Trauma (relational, intergenerational, sexual, etc.)
- Marginalized experiences and identity exploration (racial, gender, sexuality, cultural, cross-cultural experiences, etc.)
- Relationship therapy for individuals and partners (conflicts, life transitions, intimacy issues, consensual non-monogamy, disconnection, communication, etc.)
I incorporate the following eclectic approaches:
- Trauma-informed and multiculturally aware
- Holistic wellness (Somatic)
- Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)
- Gottman and emotion-focused therapy for people in relationships
- ACT, DBT, CBT, IFS
