As a therapist my focus will be on assisting you in improving your overall quality of life. Our work together will be collaborative, effective and engaging. I approach my work from a trauma informed, anti-racist lens and I mindfully hold space for you in a co-created, emotionally safe environment. My approach is both sex positive and LGBTQIA+ affirming. 

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As a daughter to mixed race Yemeni immigrants, I’m well experienced in helping individuals with identity issues integrate all of their respective identities. As a mother to a mixed race child, while also being in a mixed race partnership of my own, I’m particularly experienced in helping partners identify the source(s) of their relationship dissatisfaction within the full context of each individual’s identity. I will provide you with tools that will help you and your partner co-create the type of relationship you want to experience. I have experience working with traditional and non-traditional partnerships alike and I see you as you want to be seen.

 

I’m committed to approaching my work from a holistic standpoint and believe the human body is one of the most understated resources we have for our healing. When appropriate I incorporate guided meditation, progressive muscle relaxation and breathing exercises into our work together (not just with individuals - with couples, too).

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Though I’ve received training in several schools of thought, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, the Ackerman Relational Approach, the Gottman Method,  Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, I use these methods to create personalized care that honors your unique lived experiences and all of the identities you carry. 

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