My Psychotherapy Approach

I strongly believe that the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important aspects of treatment. In a collaborative relationship that is based on empathy, respect and curiosity we can get to the bottom of what is really troubling you or why your relationships with yourself and others might be stuck in repetitive patterns. This also involves paying close attention to what happens in our relationship with each other to work through difficult dynamics in your life outside of therapy.

I borrow from a wide variety of treatment modalities to meet you where you are at, ultimately moving towards creating insight and awareness that can help you drive the changes you want to make. This goes beyond symptom relief and can produce enduring changes in your life.

Finally, as a person that belongs to two different cultural worlds myself, I understand the unique role that our cultures and histories play in our lives. This helps me to not only appreciate the uniqueness of your diverse experiences but also offer a different vantage point from which to view things.

focus areas

  • Anxiety, Depression, Adjustment Issues

  • Loss, Trauma and Grief

  • Relationship issues, Family Conflict, Intimacy Issues

  • Self Esteem Issues, Self Doubt, Identity Crisis

  • Performance Anxiety, Career Problems

  • Immigration, Refugee and Acculturation Issues

Treatment Frequency

I typically see patients 1-2 times a week. During the initial consultation phase we can decide the frequency of sessions that will work best for you. Increased frequency helps with deepening the treatment and accelerating change.

How I View Psychological Problems

As a psychoanalytically trained therapist, I view symptoms of psychological problems or problematic aspects of your self/relationships as pointing towards deeper conflicts and issues you might not be fully aware of. As uncomfortable and puzzling as your symptoms might be, there is a reason why they are there and at best represent unique solutions that you developed over time to cope. Understanding the “why” and “how” of your difficulties therefore is the key to alleviating your suffering. This process takes time, patience with yourself and our process.