I hold the therapeutic space with utmost regard and incorporate spirituality and mindfulness into the extensive work I do with adolescent, adult, couples, and families on wide ranging issues that addresses life transitions, domestic violence, parenting, marital problems, divorce/separation, substance abuse, family court, depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief and loss, to all types of trauma.

I enjoy working with diverse ethnic groups and offer services in Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi as well. Besides spirituality and mindfulness, I incorporate cognitive behavior therapy and solution focused techniques and interventions to inform my work. My service is available in the evenings and on Saturday and Sundays

 

Work History

• Aging and Family Services (AFS), City of Fremont, Fremont CA
• Summit Estate Recovery Center (SERC), Los Gatos, CA
• San Jose Behavioral Health (ACADIA), San Jose, CA
• Fred Finch Youth Center (FFYC), Oakland, CA
• Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI), San Jose, CA
• Family and Children Services (FCS), San Jose, CA- (Contract Provider)
• Battered Women’s Alternative (Practicum)

Education

• MS, Counseling, California State University- East Bay, (1999)
  • Emphasis in Cross-Cultural Counseling
•  BA, with Honors in Psychology, India, (1991)

Certifications

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Provider Course Training
• Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) certified trainer with Dr. John Lyons, 2013
• Certification in Domestic Violence (40 hours)
• Crisis Prevention Intervention trained

Licensing

• California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Lic # 43500)