In our work together, therapy becomes both a mirror and a path—a space where the empirically supported principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invite you to cultivate psychological flexibility, the ability to stay present with difficult thoughts and feelings while engaging in meaningful, values-based action. As one of the most widely researched and rapidly growing evidence-based therapies, ACT stands at the forefront of the third wave of contextual behavioral therapies—the newest and most progressive movement in the field of psychotherapy—emphasizing mindfulness, acceptance, and the lived experience of change over symptom elimination alone. ACT has shown significant success across clinical populations, with studies indicating improvements in up to 80% of individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, chronic pain, and more. Meta-analyses have demonstrated ACT’s effectiveness to be comparable or superior to traditional CBT, particularly in sustaining long-term change and reducing experiential avoidance. When integrated with Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP)—a relational, in-the-moment model that uses the therapeutic relationship itself as a mechanism of change—our sessions become a living laboratory where your deepest patterns emerge and are met with mindful awareness, radical acceptance, and real-time reinforcement of more vital ways of being. We don’t just discuss change—we enact it. Together, we create a space where presence replaces avoidance, connection replaces isolation, and therapy becomes not just a treatment, but a deeply lived experience—one that draws you back, again and again, not out of obligation, but because your healing is already unfolding here.

Global mental health is more than just a concept; it's a commitment to the well-being of individuals worldwide. With a history of working across borders, cultural contexts, my approach honors the beauty of cultural differences while recognizing the universal aspects of human emotion and life challenges. I work extensively with the BIPOC, and the international community. By valuing cultural nuances, I ensure that therapeutic interventions are tailored to honor your values, traditions, and beliefs. It is known we think, speak, and feel uniquely to our culture, family of origin, and geographic upbringing. An approach which recognizes your cultural identity is essential in fostering authentic healing and personal growth. Honoring your unique intersectionalities will be at the forefront of our work, fostering increased connection and empowerment. 

Additionally, acknowledgement of systems which cause barriers and institutional discrimination are also recognized. Research on Micro and Macro forms of racism have proven to have harmful effects on mental health. A safe space is required to address and process your mental health concerns.

Through meditative based philosophies, movement towards gaining present moment awareness is an integral part of treatment. The principles of becoming a silent observer of our mental processes without reactivity allows for a space of true acceptance of one’s experience. Mindfulness based approaches have been proven through research to significanly increase quality of life, and reduce distressing symptoms for a vast array of mental health concerns. I have extensive clinical training in mindfulness based treatment. Both gained through close supervisory oversight during implementation in treatment, as well as through years of studies and practice of Tibetan Buddhist philosophy. 

In a world that often encourages us to think about our emotions rather than feel them, Experiential-Focused Therapy offers something different—something deeper. It is a therapeutic approach grounded in the belief that true, lasting healing happens not just through insight or analysis, but through direct emotional experience. Here, we don’t just talk about your pain—we carefully and compassionately invite it into the room, where it can be felt, held, and transformed in real time. Using the principles of deep emotional processing, we work with the parts of you that may have been silenced, dismissed, or buried for years. When these emotions are allowed to arise and move through the body—not just the mind—they become access points for profound personal change.

Experiential therapy honors the moment-to-moment unfolding of your inner world. We use the therapeutic relationship and your present emotional experience as living ground for healing. What arises between us—whether it's fear, anger, trust, or tenderness—is not just observed; it is felt through with care, intention, and skilled guidance.