My Approach | Somatic, Humanistic, Trauma-Informed – CA

"Shoutout to all the shy, introverted, empathic, socially awkward souls who are pushing past their comfort zone to share their gifts."- Maryam Hasnaa

My Approach

How I Work

Therapy with me is collaborative, gentle, and paced to meet you where you are.

I see you as a whole person — body, mind, and spirit — not something to fix. My work is grounded in compassion and a commitment to decolonizing therapy, honoring your cultural background, spiritual beliefs, and lived experiences while holding awareness of the systems that shape your life.

A Space to Unfold

You’ll have room to show up fully — without judgment or pressure. Together we’ll explore both the tender parts that need care and the creative, visionary sides that long to be seen.

This isn’t about changing who you are; it’s about remembering your strength, reconnecting with your inner healer, and feeling more at home in your body and story.

What You Can Expect

Our work may involve slowing down, naming what hurts, and discovering new ways to relate to yourself and others. I’ll be alongside you through confusion, grief, and transformation — creating a refuge for self-compassion and growth.

At the heart of therapy is relationship — built on trust, safety, and respect. Choosing to begin is an act of courage, and it’s an honor to walk with you as you uncover what it means to live more authentically.

Who I Work With

I love working with creatives, helpers, and deep thinkers — women navigating transition, childfree or childless individuals, LGBTQIA+ folks, and those moving through grief, loss, or major life shifts. Whether you see yourself as a seeker, healer, or someone simply trying to make sense of it all — you’re welcome here.

My Integrative Approach

I work from a trauma-informed, relational, and holistic lens, drawing from Gestalt, narrative, humanistic, existential, mindfulness-based, and somatic practices — always tailored to your needs and pace.

Areas of focus:

Women’s issues
Depression & anxiety
Life transitions
Trauma
Grief & loss
Menopausal transition
Pleasure, joy, and creative renewal

If any of this resonates, I’d love to connect.
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Specializing in

Depression + Anxiety

Feeling stuck in anxiety or depression can make the world feel small and dim. You don’t have to move through it alone. Together, we’ll work to understand what’s underneath the heaviness, find ways to soothe your nervous system, and create space for steadiness, clarity, and light again.

Trauma

Trauma can live quietly in the body — not always obvious, but deeply felt. Whether it stems from personal experiences, family history, or collective stress, I help you approach healing with compassion and curiosity. Together, we’ll gently reconnect with safety, reclaim your story, and move toward wholeness.

Life Transitions

Change — even when chosen — can shake the ground beneath us. Loss, endings, and new beginnings can leave us unsure of who we are or where we’re heading. Therapy offers a space to pause, make meaning, and rediscover what feels true and possible in this new season of your life.

Together We Can:

Shift patterns of worry, self-criticism, or people-pleasing
Strengthen your sense of self and connection to your roots
Create and maintain healthy boundaries
Cultivate confidence, compassion, and emotional balance
Find your authentic voice and speak your truth
Explore what brings meaning and fulfillment in your life