Welcome! Thank you for taking this courageous step to find your way here. 

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​​If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably didn't grow up learning how to feel things, name them, and actually be with them. Instead, we learned to get by on intellect, avoidance and simply persevering.  Maybe you’re asking yourself why do I keep getting stuck in the same reactive pattern with loved ones?  Why can’t I let myself be more vulnerable?​ You might even be wondering can I even change?  Will this ever get better? The answer is yes, and I can help.

 

As a trauma-informed IFS (Internal Family Systems) trained therapist, and a former suppressor-of-emotions extraordinaire, I have learned how to sniff out those sneaky protectors who convince us feelings are bad, dangerous and best avoided. Together, we’ll identify your goals and core values while paying close attention to the areas of your life that feel stuck or unfulfilling. We'll explore how you can build healthier, more fulfilling relationships with friends, family, and partners. We'll take a closer look at where your inner critic or anxious thoughts are yelling through a megaphone, depressive symptoms that keep you feeling low, the places where your energy feels drained, and where your people-pleasing tendencies may be leading the way.  Our work will foster greater self-confidence and you will feel more secure in your decision-making processes. This is a collaborative process; one where we make space for growth, clarity, and self-compassion.​

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I get excited about supporting clients who are new to learning about their neurodivergence, particularly ADHD.  I offer psychoeducation related to symptoms of ADHD (and co-occurring conditions of depression and anxiety), discuss potential impacts on relationships and daily life, offer targeted coping strategies, and emphasize self care and self compassion in a world that is not built to support neurodivergent brains.

 

I am also deeply passionate about supporting BIPOC clients contending with the cultural divide. I know from my own lived experience about all the unwritten rules of engagement that come with non-western collectivist cultures. I have lived in the overwhelming chasm between the values we grow up with and the ones we wish to embody. I know how this push-pull can erupt into guilt, shame and feelings of betraying family obligations. Together we can sit in the tension and find the values and actions that align for you in your life.​​

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With me, you’ll get someone who can keep up and hold all the pieces while reflecting you back to you. I will show you what I see, and share how I experience you.  I'm not afraid to challenge you, or ask the hard questions. I believe being truthful is more important than being nice, and I will always be kind.  My gentle, deeply feeling heart matched with my dry humour when we need some lightness means I can often present people with sledgehammer truths in a way that feels like a warm hug.  

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As a settler, I acknowledge with gratitude and respect that I live and work on the unceded homelands of the Coast Salish nations, including the territories of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples. I’m a cis South Asian woman.  I am privileged to have worked extensively in community mental health settings for over 15 years. I am registered with the British Columbia College of Social Workers as a Registered Clinical Social Worker (#13783) in good standing and am a member of the BC Association of Social Workers. I hold a master's in Social Work from the University of British Columbia and a bachelor’s degree in Criminology from Simon Fraser University.  

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Investing in my own mental health has afforded me the opportunity to experience first hand the growth that is possible. Therapy has taught me how to be the most authentic version of myself by digging deep into my limiting beliefs and arriving at a place of self acceptance. Having worked my entire professional life in the helping field, I’ve had the privilege of sitting with people in their most vulnerable moments to offer support, compassion, and more effective ways to move through life's challenges. I am able to adapt my approach based on your needs and foster comfort through offering non-judgement and steady encouragement. When I’m not working as a therapist you can find me spending quality time with loved ones, exploring nature, listening to trauma-books on audible to fall asleep or jetting off on a yoga retreat to deepen my spiritual practice.