It’s time to finally understand why you feel this way.

I’m Areeza, a licensed psychotherapist in the San Francisco Bay Area with over a decade of clinical experience working with adults, children, adolescents, and families. I believe that creating an intentional space where you can slow down allows for a more honest and connected understanding of yourself. I listen closely not only to what you say, but also to what may be harder to articulate including the parts of your experience that are still forming or not yet fully spoken. We may do this through metaphors, dream analysis, imagery and connecting to the body. In my work, you’ll find deep curiosity, warmth, and openness as we explore your wishes, hopes, fears, and losses. You will come to learn that I am mindfully attending to and holding the themes that emerge in our work, and will help you connect to things you have shared in previous sessions. I find that people looking for this level of attunement helps facilitate longer term transformative work.

My approach is shaped not only by rigorous clinical training, but also by lived experience. As a Bay Area native, a parent, and a first-generation child of immigrants, I’m mindful of how culture, history, and relationship quietly shape the inner world and the therapeutic space. These experiences shape how I hold complexity and how I stay attuned to the realities of people’s lives.

While I work with people for different lengths of time, I often practice long-term therapy, offering steadiness and a familiar connection as you navigate the waves of your life. Currently, I see adults in my private practice who are seeking more depth and meaning in their lives. If you think we might be a good fit, I welcome you to reach out for an initial consultation.