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I have included some information from my website about my approach below. Please click on it for more details.

I am a professor of couple and family therapy, and like to include cutting edge research as a part of my work with you, as well as using therapy approaches that are specific to you.

You may also see my publications listed on the website. I work with a variety of clients from a variety of issues (see services). Specifically to South Asians, I have worked with a cultural lens regarding dating, immigration, marriage, work/life balance, being a high achiever, workaholism, perfectionism, pleasing, and family relationships (including siblings, parents, in laws) etc.

My goal in working with South Asian people, is to give back to my community and also offer a place where they can feel free to work through their struggles in a non judgmental space, in addition to having a cultural understanding from myself, of their background. Often times these are the barriers to South Asians seeking therapy in addition to the stigma. Usually South Asians seek the advise of a trusted elder; my goal is to mimic a relationship that is similar.

I also see myself working with those who are South Asian American- no matter, if they are first, second, or third generation and so on. I feel that I can relate and provide space across generational experiences.

I have also published articles, book chapters, and presented at conferences on topics related to the experiences of South Asians; in particular, experiences of South Asian women, and experiences related to arranged marriage, immigration, bi cultural generational experiences, academia, work/life balance, and parent child relationships between generations.

From my website:

My approach to therapy when working with you is that they are the expert of your own life because you have lived your life longer than I have known you; you have made choices in your life with the information that you have had and the tools you obtained through your life. I believe that you have already made meaning of your situation through prior experiences. After creating a therapeutic connection, I see my role as being a flashlight in a dark cave (like a trusted guide), collaborating with you, and shedding light on different experiences, in hopes of co-creating new meaning with you to expand your life’s choices and possibilities. I believe in a client centered, strength-based approach with those in the room.

Please go ahead and reach out via my phone number or contact page.

I hope to hear from you!

***Please note, I can only accept you as a client, as long as you are physically located in California; my license doesn’t allow me to operate outside of  the state of CA. If you are not local, I do provide telehealth options within California. ***

I do offer a student rate (full time students only with proof of enrollment) and a regular rate.