My Approach

My clinical approach is psychoanalytically-informed and relational — rooted in the understanding that our present struggles often reflect unconscious patterns formed through earlier relational experience. This is depth-oriented work: we examine not just what troubles you, but why certain patterns persist despite your best efforts to change them.

Unlike approaches focused on symptom management or skill-building, psychodynamic psychotherapy seeks structural change. Together, we explore the unconscious beliefs and defenses that shape your relationships, how past relational templates influence present choices, the gap between who you appear to be and who you know yourself to be, and patterns that repeat across contexts despite conscious awareness.

This work requires time, patience, and a willingness to tolerate uncertainty. It is best suited for individuals who value self-understanding and are prepared for the inherent discomfort of genuine psychological change.

I approach this work from the belief that knowing a person involves understanding of their cultural perspectives, biases, and values. Consequently, I disclose to clients that I identify as a cis-male of South Asian and Canadian heritage. Insight into our social positions adds important context to understanding the forces that shape our individual and collective humanity.

I hold a Psy.D. from The Wright Institute and have practiced clinically and forensically in the United States and Canada for over a decade, with extensive training in contemporary relational psychodynamic psychotherapy. In addition to private practice I consult and provide testimony on forensic cases in California. I previously served as a Staff Psychologist for the State of California. I completed my pre-doctoral internship at the Department of State Hospitals - Napa.