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You are not too much. And you don’t have to carry it alone.

therapy for deep feelings, anxiety,
and inner complexity with curiosity, care, and compassion.

Nioosha (Knee-You-Shaw)

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist #133680

Individual Adult Psychotherapy

Internal Family Systems (Level 1 trained)

EMDR Trained

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Starting therapy can feel vulnerable. You might not even know exactly what you need yet, only that something feels heavy, stuck, or unresolved.

Maybe you:

  • Feel anxious but can’t fully explain why

  • Seem high-functioning on the outside but overwhelmed inside

  • Notice the same patterns repeating in relationships

  • Feel disconnected from yourself

  • Have done therapy before, but something still feels unfinished

You don’t have to arrive with perfect clarity. We begin wherever you are.

Individual therapy with me is a space to slow down and gently understand what’s happening inside you; without rushing, and without trying to “fix”.

INDIVIDUAL THERAPY

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Anxiety

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Trauma

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Work Stress

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Life transition

Who I Am & What Therapy

With Me Feels Like

I experience life deeply. Emotional intensity is something I know well, and over time I’ve learned how to care for it rather than fight it.

I’ve had my own complex relationship with anxiety, so I understand how overwhelming it can feel, and how much it takes to move through it. I’ve also lived across cultures and languages, which has shaped how I see identity, belonging, and the many layers we carry inside.

Outside of therapy, I take care of myself in simple, grounding ways. Meditation helps me slow down. Movement helps me regulate. Time in nature, being around animals, and sharing meaningful connection with people I love keeps me steady.

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While everyone’s process is different, many clients begin to notice:

  • Less emotional reactivity

  • A softer inner critic

  • More clarity in relationships

  • Stronger boundaries without overwhelming guilt

  • A greater sense of calm

  • More access to creativity and choice

  • A quiet, steady feeling of “I’m okay.”

What You Can Expect Over Time

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