

I specialize in trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, relationships, spirituality, body image, and life transitions. Much of my work has focused on supporting individuals affected by developmental and childhood trauma, survivors of sexual abuse, and those experiencing PTSD, helping them to navigate the complexities of healing and personal transformation.
I am a warm, compassionate, and experienced therapist dedicated to helping individuals, families, and children navigate life’s challenges. Many of my clients struggle with depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem, and I provide a safe, supportive space to foster healing and growth. With a background in trauma, parenting challenges, cancer care, and crisis intervention, I take a holistic, strength-based approach tailored to each person’s unique needs. My goal is to help you build resilience, confidence, and a deeper sense of well-being.
Welcome! My name is Aya and I am a LCSW in TX and NJ. I love working with people to help them better cope with symptoms of depression, anxiety, adjustment life transitions, or stress. I am here to help you reconnect to yourself, to your personal goals, values, and motivations: all the things that make you a unique individual (you!). I'm here to support you, explore your thoughts and emotions, sort through the difficulties you are dealing with, and gain insight and tools to navigate your life.
I have over 10 years of experience working successfully with pre-teens, teens, and adults with various presenting concerns typically involving anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship issues, family conflict, stressful life events, and life transitions. Within my years of experience, I have served in roles as both therapist and clinical supervisor, also providing education and guidance to provisionally licensed therapists around facilitating effective therapy to clients.
Perhaps you experience a racing heart or constantly overthinking conversations. You may even experience a debilitating dread making small tasks feel impossible. Maybe you are a high-achiever who looks successful on the outside but feels overwhelmed and stuck on the inside.
My ideal clients are seeking help with relationship boundaries, anxiety and addictive or compulsive behaviors (substances, internet, shopping, gambling, pornography etc). My clients tend to be helping professionals themselves including physicians, therapists, social workers, nurses, educators, clergy and business owners. Together we explore interactions, identify patterns, define personal narratives, and redefine attachment styles. Goals are aimed at increased stability and a more accepting state of being. I hope to provide you with skills that you can start using as soon as the end of our first session.
I have over 13 years of experience in mental health counseling in both inpatient and outpatient treatment. I offer a calm and supportive virtual environment where clients feel heard, understood and challenged. My approach is experiential, IFS and DBT supported, and Attachment informed.
My clients should know that I am reliable, easy to work with, detail-oriented, and dedicated to delivering high-quality results. I value honesty, clear communication, meeting deadlines, and prioritizing understanding their goals to ensure the outcome aligns with their needs. I always strive to make clients feel supported and confident throughout the process.


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