About Us

I completed my M.A. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Denver. My previous experience includes a clinical internship working in a substance abuse facility, with a focus on DBT techniques. I also worked as a community-based therapist helping to reunite families. I enjoy collaborating with clients to understand how their interactions with the world affect their daily lives. 

The different types of clinical approaches that I use include: solution-focused brief therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-systems therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy.

My primary focus is on individual clients aged 14 and above who are seeking assistance with anxiety and PTSD, improving communication within systems, addressing non-white identity issues, and exploring the process of religious deconstruction.

I am under the supervision of Dr. Julie Ramisch. We meet for 2-4 hours for supervision a month. 

I would be honored to be your therapist and help you and family obtain the support and hope you deserve. 

I completed my M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Purdue University in 2007. I seek to nurture client change and growth by exploring and enhancing clients’ strengths, successes, and solutions to the problem. I view clients’ experiences through a systemic lens and use an integrative approach to treatment. I employ a collaborative, solution-focused, and narrative family therapy stance to help individuals, couples, and families realize new possibilities and think, feel, and interact in positive and adaptive ways. 

*I also can communicate in Spanish*

I completed my M.A. degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Texas at Tyler.  Throughout my career, I have gained valuable experience in providing counseling services to undergraduate college students and individuals with disabilities. 

My counseling approach is person-centered, although I also incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as deemed suitable. 

I have the most success working with individual clients between the ages of 14 and 30, as well as those who are 50 years old and above. These individuals often struggle with issues such as generalized anxiety, social anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and anger management. 

It would be a privilege for me to accompany you on this journey of self-improvement.

I graduated from Purdue University Calumet with my master's degree, and then Michigan State University with my Ph.D.. I worked as an assistant professor at a university before starting Coastal Center in 2016. I am a AAMFT Clinical Fellow and Approved Supervisor and I enjoy supervising associate therapists.

I utilize a collaborative approach combining solution-focused, trauma-focused, and narrative family therapies to assist individuals, couples, and families in uncovering fresh possibilities and fostering positive and adaptive thoughts, emotions, and interactions. My expertise lies in working effectively with clients who are aged 30 years and above, particularly those facing challenges in relationships and requiring assistance in managing occupational stressors. Ultimately, my primary objective is to ensure that my clients perceive therapy as a beneficial and fruitful experience.

I completed my M.A. in Marriage & Family Therapy from Northcentral University in 2021. My previous experience includes a clinical internship at The Road Ahead Family Agency where I worked with clients who experienced trauma. 

My expertise lies in assisting individual adult clients and couples aged 18 and above who may be encountering difficulties related to anxiety, depression, anger management, parenting, school stress, and time management. I primarily utilize cognitive-behavioral therapy and solution-focused therapy as my therapeutic approaches.

I am under the supervision of Dr. Julie Ramisch. We meet for 2-4 hours of supervision each month.

*I also can communicate in Spanish*

I completed my M.S. in Couples and Family therapy from University of Oregon in 2018. My previous experience includes working with youth, couples, families, groups, and individuals in different parts of the country. 

I strive to create a collaborative and inclusive environment that promotes support and growth. I have a particular focus and passion for working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including BIPOC, bicultural, multicultural, and immigrant communities. My primary goal is to ensure that my clients feel safe and well supported throughout their therapeutic journey. 

My clientele typically consists of adults aged 21 and older who seek assistance with various life transitions, anxiety, grief and loss, depression, and issues relating to race and cultural identity, diversity, biculturalism, multiculturalism, migration, and refugees. Additionally, I provide help with developing coping skills, increasing intimacy, and improving communication.

In my practice, I employ a range of clinical approaches such as psychoeducation, mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing, Internal Family Systems (IFS), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), family systems therapy, attachment therapy, person-centered therapy, and narrative therapy.

I am under the supervision of Dr. Julie Ramisch. We meet for 3-4 hours of supervision each month.

*I also can communicate in Farsi*

As the office manager, I make sure that we offer the best service possible by answering phone calls and questions about how to become a new client, what type of insurance we can take, payment, and other general questions about our practice. I keep office operations running smoothly, and will greet you with a smile. In my time away from the office, I enjoy spending time with my cat and getting outside in nature.

*I also can communicate in Spanish*

As a front desk receptionist, my job is to greet you with a warm smile and make sure you feel safe and comfortable while visiting our office. I check in clients for appointments, answer the phone, and respond to emails. Please say hello when you come in for your appointment! In my free time I love to hang out with my two miniature poodles. I also love watching movies, especially in the fall when it's chilly outside.

*I also can communicate in Spanish*