A Real Person Helping Real People Heal

Hi, I’m Mina. I am a therapist and a human, just like you. I understand what it feels like to question who you are, struggle in relationships, and carry the weight of past experiences while still trying to function and move forward. If you are here, you may be searching for a space where you can be honest, understood, and supported in a way that finally makes sense. That is the kind of space this work is meant to offer.

Therapy here is not about checklists or textbook answers. It is about meaningful conversations that help you understand yourself more clearly and move toward change that feels authentic. Healing is not about fixing yourself. It is about reconnecting with who you are, unlearning what no longer serves you, and giving yourself permission to grow at your own pace.

Who I Am and Why I Do This Work

I come from both Iranian and Caucasian roots, which meant growing up navigating different cultural expectations while trying to understand my own identity and sense of belonging. That experience deeply shaped how I view identity, relationships, and the human need for safety and connection.

For a long time, I believed I had to handle everything on my own. Like many people, I learned to push through, minimize my needs, and stay strong no matter the cost. Over time, I learned that healing does not happen in isolation. It happens when we feel seen, supported, and no longer responsible for carrying what was never meant to be carried alone.

This is why I do this work. To support people in untangling the past, finding clarity in who they are, and building relationships that feel safe, meaningful, and sustainable.

My Therapy Style

Therapy here is depth-oriented, relational, and honest. The focus is on understanding the emotional and relational patterns that keep showing up, not just managing symptoms on the surface.

This work blends emotional exploration with practical support. Sessions often include insight, reflection, and gentle challenge, alongside tools that help translate awareness into real-world change.

The approach centers on:

• Understanding how past experiences shape present emotions, choices, and relationships

• Balancing emotional processing with practical strategies for daily life

• Creating space for emotions that feel intense, complex, or difficult to name

• Supporting self-trust, agency, and internal clarity

• Moving from insight into meaningful, sustainable change

Therapy is collaborative and paced with care, honoring both your capacity and your autonomy.

The Human Side

Outside of therapy, rest and connection matter. Life includes time with two very loved cats, Layla and Eva, quiet moments to recharge, and the occasional deep dive into music and nostalgia. These things ground me and remind me of the importance of balance.

I also engage in my own therapy. Healing is not a one-time process. It is an ongoing practice of reflection, growth, and self-awareness.

Credentials and Training

✔ Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)
✔ National Certified Counselor (NCC)
✔ Licensed Professional School Counselor
✔ 8 years as a school counselor, 3 years in private practice
✔ Immigration Evaluations trained
✔ Primary approach: Attachment-Based, Psychodynamic, and Trauma-Informed

If You’re Ready

Reaching out can feel overwhelming, especially if you are used to carrying everything on your own. Therapy is not about having all the answers. It is about creating space to explore what needs to shift, with support that feels grounded and attuned.

If you are ready to begin, support is available. You do not have to do this alone.