Strive for PROGRESS, not perfection

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Looking for Therapy That Fits You? You’re in the Right Place.

Think of therapy as working with a personal trainer—not for quick fixes, but for building lasting resilience, insight, and mental strength. Based in Houston, Texas, I specialize in helping high-functioning professionals manage life’s challenges while reaching for something more. Whether it’s tackling a specific issue or working toward long-term growth, I’m here to help you build the tools, clarity, and confidence you need to live fully aligned with what matters most.

Here, therapy is all about kindness and curiosity, not labels or judgment. Whether you're dealing with intrusive thoughts, compulsions, or constant worry, I offer a supportive, judgment-free space to help you confront and work through these challenges. Together, we’ll develop strategies to face your fears and reclaim control over your life. Let's work together to unlock your full potential and enhance your mental wellness.

Most clients come with something specific on their mind, but they stay because growth feels natural, doable, and powerful. Let’s skip the quick fixes and build something lasting so you’re ready to thrive, no matter what life brings.

My Specializations

Anxiety Disorders / Phobias
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Trauma / PTSD
Perfectionism
Insomnia
Interpersonal Difficulties / Relationship Stress
Major Life Transitions
Loss of Direction
Coping with Illness / Cancer
Stress Management / Burnout
Elevating Performance

My Expertise

  • Treating Anxiety, Phobias, and OCD with Exposure and Response Prevention, guided by principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

  • Treating Trauma with Cognitive Processing Therapy or Prolonged Exposure

  • Managing intense and overwhelming emotions with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

  • Treating Insomnia with CBTI and improving long-term sleep quality and duration

  • Guiding you through key life transitions (e.g. job changes, relationship stress, family expansion)

  • Helping you navigate and cope with chronic illness or unexpected health challenges

  • Creation of new healthy habits, counteracting unhealthy perfectionism, and reducing workplace burnout

As a South Asian therapist, I also find profound fulfillment in working with clients who share similar cultural backgrounds. There's a deep resonance and understanding that comes from shared experiences, values, and nuances specific to our South Asian heritage.

What is PsyFlex?

Psychological Flexibility is a fundamental concept in the field of psychology that refers to an individual's capacity to adapt and respond effectively to the ever-changing challenges, thoughts, emotions, and situations that life presents. It involves the ability to be open, accepting, and present in the moment while also being able to choose behaviors that align with one's values and long-term goals, even in the face of discomfort.

Psychologically flexible individuals do not get entangled in rigid patterns of thinking or behavior, and they are more resilient in the face of adversity. They can acknowledge and make space for their emotions, thoughts, and sensations without being overwhelmed by them. They are also capable of making conscious choices about how to respond to these internal experiences, rather than reacting automatically.

This concept is closely associated with therapeutic approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which aim to enhance psychological flexibility as a means to improve mental well-being and overall life satisfaction. Psychological flexibility empowers individuals to lead more meaningful and fulfilling lives by embracing life's challenges and opportunities with a balanced and open mindset..

Degrees

  • BA in Psychology, University of Rochester

  • MS in Clinical Psychology, Ohio University

  • PhD in Clinical Psychology, concentration Health Psychology, University of Arizona

Fellowship

  • Heritage Fellowship, Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Athens, OH

  • Pre-Doctoral Internship, Syracuse Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Syracuse, NY

  • Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Metta Psychotherapy, Tucson, AZ

Licensure

  • Licensed Psychologist, Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

  • Licensed Psychologist, Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners

  • Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) under the authority of PSYPACT

Now offering teletherapy under the authorization of PSYPACT throughout Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Go confidently in the direction of your dreams!

LIVE THE LIFE you’ve imagined.