A Warm, Experienced Therapist for Women in Chandler, AZ + Online in Arizona & Illinois

Born in Chicago and raised partly in India, I have a deep appreciation for diverse cultures and experiences. I love spending time with my family, exploring new places, reading, and enjoying the outdoors. I strive to create a safe, welcoming space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to make positive changes.

With 25+ years of experience, I provide therapy for women in a grounded, compassionate space—supporting clients through anxiety, stress, life transitions, and chronic health challenges. I’ve worked in schools, healthcare settings, domestic violence agencies, and private practice, which helps me meet you with both clinical skill and real-world understanding.

My work is culturally responsive, honoring your cultural background, family traditions, and personal values—because those factors shape how we experience mental health, relationships, and stress.

Evidence-Based Therapy Approaches I Use

I integrate proven approaches to help you feel more steady, supported, and empowered:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to shift unhelpful thought patterns and reduce anxiety

• Mindfulness-based therapy to build emotional awareness, calm, and resilience

• Somatic (mind-body) techniques to support nervous system regulation and a stronger mind–body connection

Culturally Responsive Support for South Asian Women and Multicultural Families

Culture can influence how we cope, communicate, and ask for help. In therapy, I support women navigating:

• Intergenerational family dynamics and complex family roles

• Balancing cultural expectations and personal needs

• Communication and language comfort in relationships and family systems

• Cultural stigma around therapy and mental health

This perspective is integrated into every session—alongside CBT, mindfulness, and somatic work—so therapy feels both nurturing and evidence-based.

My goal is to offer women’s therapy that helps you feel heard and supported—not “fixed.” Together, we focus on reconnecting with your strengths, building coping tools, and moving forward with more clarity and confidence.

Available: In-person therapy in Chandler, AZ + online therapy in Arizona and Illinois.

Education:

• Master of Social Work Degree (MSW) from the Jane Addams School of Social Work at the University of Illinois at Chicago (1998)

• Bachelors of Science in Psychology from Northern Illinois University (1996)

License, Certification, and Training:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker, State of Arizona (2024): 22068

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker, State of Illinois (2009): 149013639

• Certified Type 73 School Social Worker in Illinois (1998)

• 40 hours of Domestic Violence Training (1998)

Professional Membership:

• National Association of Social Worker-Member (since 2000)

• National Association  of Social Worker, Illinois Chapter-Member (Former Member since 2000)

• National Association  of Social Worker, Arizona Chapter-Member (since 2024)

Language Skills:

• English

• Gujarati

• Hindi