About

Asya is a mindfulness based therapist and coach specializing in guiding individuals and couples through the ups and downs of parenting, the challenges of relationships, and life’s transitions. As part of her practice she supports clients in breaking dysfunctional patterns, finding a true sense of self and building healthier life. Asya's approach to psychotherapy and coaching is based on kindness, compassion, and deep level of trust in the client's process. Her practice incorporates therapeutic techniques that are rooted in Attachment, Psychodynamic, Hakomi, IFS, Brainspotting, and Somatic psychotherapies.

Asya's training includes a BA from University of California, Berkeley where she majored in Psychology. She earned her Master’s Degree in Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy at SF State University. Asya's clinical skill development took place while completing a full-time 2-year internship at Community Institute for Psychotherapy and working at Pyramid Alternatives for 4 years. Her experience includes working in a variety of settings, including community outpatient clinic, day treatment facility for children and families, and school-based services. In addition Asya has completed an EFT externship with Sue Johnson and is a Certified Hakomi Practitioner.

Asya opened her practice in 2012 (license: LMFT #51838). Her engaging personality, gentle nature, and authentic presence create a safe environment where a trusting relationship is built through honesty and lack of judgement. Her passion are the people she works with: walking alongside them, serving them, and empowering them to make healthy decisions for themselves.

When not with her clients, Asya enjoys hiking, doing yoga, reading, and spending time with her beloved husband and their sweet little daughters.