My Goal

My goal as a therapist is to work in conjunction with my clients, by providing support and tools, to achieve their personal goals in life. During this process, I strive to provide a safe and comforting environment in which my clients can feel free to express how they feel without judgment. Reducing stress and increasing the quality of life for my clients and their personal relationships is of great importance to me. I also would like to help my clients find peace and acceptance within themselves. This world can be a tough place to live in, and finding that sense of security within ourselves and others around us, is essential. Life is not easy, but we can always find ways to make it easier. With a positive attitude, open-mindedness, and motivation, all people can accomplish anything they set their minds to. My job is to help you get there.

Education

I earned a B.A. in Psychology and a B.A. in Sociology from the University of California, Davis in 2003. Then, I took a couples years off of school, took some college courses, and then applied to the M.F.T. program at Alliant International University. Thankfully I was accepted in 2006. Three years later, I earned my M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International University in 2009. AIU is part of the better known, California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP).

Experience

I have worked with clients from diverse backgrounds that experienced a multitude of psychosocial stressors. I was also certified in domestic violence and sexual assault from Weave in Sacramento years ago. Further, I volunteered on their 24 hour crisis line and provided support for women in crisis situations. During my training, I have worked with victims of sexual assault and domestic violence and have seen tremendous progress and success in these clients. I taught a parenting class for adults whose children were between the ages of 2-12. I also taught a social skills group for early teens around stress and effective coping.

Areas I have experience working with

• Couples (both married and non-married)
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Domestic Violence
• Sexual Assault
• Self Esteem
• Suicidal Ideation
• Stress and Effective Coping
• Anger Management
• Goal Setting
• Parenting Tools and Strategies
• Behavioral Interventions
• Life Transitions
• Caregiver Stress
• Mixed Families, Bi-cultural Families
• Cross-generational Families
• Acculturation
• Religion and/or Spirituality

NOTE: If you are struggling with an issue or life stress that is not listed above, please do not hesitate to give me a call and ask about it. I am willing do the necessary research and gain consultation and supervision to be as effective as possible so we can work together to overcome the issue.

Languages

I speak Punjabi fluently and can also work with clients who speak Hindi. In addition, my cultural upbringing and life experiences add great depth to my understanding of how individuals and families relate in different cultures. The values, belief systems, rituals, and daily interactions can be culturally specific, and thus, my cultural awareness and education may benefit the effectiveness of therapy around such struggles.