As a South Asian woman and a first-generation child of immigrants whose parents immigrated from India, I navigated my own mental health challenges as a young adult. At the time, reaching out for support felt nearly impossible; the deep-seated stigma around mental health only made the weight feel heavier.

When I finally took the leap to start my own healing journey, it was life-changing. But it also revealed a painful gap in the system: as I searched for a counselor, I found almost no Queer South Asian therapists who understood the specific nuances of my world. That search is what moved me to pursue this career. I fell in love with this work and the people it led me to, and I am honored to now be the representation I once needed.

I believe that our community deserves care that is both deeply empathetic and highly informed. I earned my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from St. Mary’s University and am a National Certified Counselor (NCC). Being a National Certified Counselor means I have voluntarily met high national standards for the practice of counseling. I am currently an LPC-Associate pursuing my Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision. My academic work allows me to bring cutting-edge clinical research directly into our sessions, ensuring that "best practices" are always culturally responsive and evolving alongside the needs of our community.