My work is grounded in radical genuineness—the kind of honest, compassionate presence that makes real change possible. I believe therapy should be collaborative, skills-focused, and centered on what actually matters to you: your values, your goals, your life. Whether you're struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, emotion dysregulation, or relationship difficulties, my approach focuses on behavior change and building concrete skills—not just talking about problems, but creating lasting transformation.

I believe in the power of insight to create transformation, in skills that last, and in showing up authentically and honestly. Your background shapes how you communicate, express pain, and ask for help—and that matters here.

My clinical training has been shaped by some of the leading DBT and CBT experts in the world. I completed my doctoral training at La Salle University, where I began providing comprehensive DBT across diverse settings including community mental health clinics, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, and college counseling centers. I went on to complete a postdoctoral fellowship specializing in DBT, deepening my expertise in evidence-based treatment for complex problems. 

In addition to my work in private practice, I serve as a trainer and consultant for Behavioral Tech Institute—the gold standard for DBT training and consultation, founded by Marsha Linehan, the creator of DBT. Through this role, I lead DBT trainings and consultations for clinicians worldwide. 

Prior to my doctoral work, I earned a master's degree from The Catholic University of America and conducted suicide prevention research. Since entering the field, I have maintained a specialized focus on treating suicidality, emotion dysregulation, and complex mental health presentations.

I work with adults and young adults who are navigating:

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Trauma 

• Borderline personality disorder

• Emotion dysregulation

• Suicidality 

• Self-harm

• Difficult relationship patterns

• Feeling stuck despite wanting change

In addition to individual therapy, I provide:

• Professional Consultation for mental health clinicians seeking to strengthen their clinical practice

• Clinical Supervision for pre-licensed psychologists working toward licensure in Pennsylvania and/or New York

Growing up Persian shaped how I think about therapy. I learned early that communication is never just the words—every culture has its own logic for how people express needs, navigate hierarchy, or signal distress. Cultural competence isn't a checkbox in my practice; it's an ongoing commitment to understanding how your background shapes the way you show up in therapy.

• Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Pennsylvania License #PS019543

• Licensed Clinical Psychologist, New York License #024430

• PSYPACT, authorized to provide teletherapy in 43 states

• PsyD, Clinical Psychology, La Salle University

I'm out-of-network with all insurance companies. Contact me for my current rates.

I reserve sliding scale spots for clients with demonstrated financial need. If cost is a barrier, I'm open to discussing affordability on an individual basis.

You have the right to a Good Faith Estimate of my fees before treatment begins. If your bill exceeds the estimate by $400 or more, you can dispute it.

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