Hello.
I'm Asya, and I specialize in working with sensitive, intelligent adults who struggle with high-functioning anxiety and complex family dynamics. Many of my clients look successful on the outside but feel stuck inside—whether in their relationships, career transitions, or sense of authentic self. They're often perfectionists, natural caregivers, and deep thinkers who learned early to prioritize others' needs over their own.
I offer a compassionate and reflective space for individuals navigating the exhaustion of people-pleasing, healing from family-of-origin wounds, or grappling with the pressure to have it all together. My approach blends psychodynamic insight with practical tools, creating a supportive environment where you don't have to perform or prove anything. Together, we'll explore what's beneath the surface—the family patterns, internalized messages, and protective strategies that once kept you safe but now keep you from feeling truly yourself.
My work is informed by both professional training and my own journey of learning to trust my inner voice over others' expectations. I believe healing happens through genuine connection, and that therapy works best when you feel seen, understood, and free to be authentically you—messy parts and all.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Master of Arts, Applied Psychology - Antioch University Los Angeles, 2021
Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Arts - Antioch University Los Angeles, 2019
Linguistics Studies - UC Berkeley, 2005
Specialized Training:
Emotion-Focused Therapy, Level 1
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Community Resiliency Model
Clinical Experience:
Private Practice Associate Therapist - Nicholas O'Madden, LPCC
Southern California Counseling Center - Associate Therapist
Airport Marina Counseling Services - Associate Therapist
Stepping Stones Group - Associate Therapist (children, teens, families)
Teen Line Hotline - Resource Associate & Supervisor
Clinical Supervision:
Dr. Marcia Steinberg, PsyD - Psychoanalytic supervision
Dr. David McPhee, PhD - Person-centered individual and group supervision
Dr. Peter Maduro, PsyD, JD - Intersubjective consultation group