Helping you to balance who you are & where you come from so you can live a more authentic life
Virtual therapy + EMDR for 1st & 2nd generation adults in Los Angeles, the East Bay, and throughout California.
Does this sound familiar?
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You might be having emotional meltdowns or panic attacks at the most inopportune times, such as at work or with friends. You notice that the way you think about a situation or what you fear the outcome will be creates distress inside of you and conflict in your relationships. Maybe you can't stop hearing the voices of your parents or grandparents telling you that you are doing something wrong. Sometimes you feel like you are 8 years old again being told you can't do anything right.
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Especially with the important people in your life, but sometimes with your coworkers or casual friends, too. It may seem like you don't have the right words. Or, simply, boundaries aren’t a thing in your family or culture. You’re tired of not being heard or respected so it feels pointless to even try.
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… because you are different from them in ways they don't understand. It is hard to balance their behaviors with what you are wanting or needing from them. You worry that you can’t talk about certain career aspirations or bring a partner around because of how they will judge you. Maybe your morals and values are so different that conversations turn into arguments. Logically, you know that they see things differently from you because they didn't grow up with the influences of American culture or because of the extreme hardships they faced growing up, but that doesn't erase the hurt it causes you.
You may already know what your challenges are and you are ready to dive in and face them head on. Or you are ready to figure out why you feel so activated by certain situations, thoughts, or emotions and you just need the right therapist to get you there.
Hi, I’m Danielle and I can help you create a balanced, fulfilling life
I provide individual therapy to 1st and 2nd generation SWANA and South Asian adults, like you. I help you work through difficult emotions and challenging events from your past in order to decrease your present day struggles. My clients walk away from therapy with me feeling more secure in who they are, less triggered by work and family, and more confident in their ability to build healthier relationships with themselves and the people in their lives.
How I Can Help You
Trauma
Decrease the impact that painful childhood or past experiences have on your life with the help of a therapist you can trust.
Anxiety
Learn the tools you need to feel confident in your ability to understand and manage your emotions and reactions.
Relationship Issues
Improve your ability to communicate your needs and set boundaries so you can build fulfilling relationships with yourself and others.
How It Works
Step 1: Reach out today and schedule a free consultation. I’ll answer any questions you have and you can be sure we’re a good fit.
Step 2: Join me each week to get the support you need. Together we will develop the tools you need to navigate challenging moments, embrace your emotions, and build stronger connections with the people around you.
Step 3: You will experience positive life changes, be more confident in yourself, and you’ll be ready to navigate the ups and downs of life.
