Hi, I’m Afshin (pronounced of-sheen), a queer therapist dedicated to creating a safe, affirming space where you can show up exactly as you are. I work with teens, young adults, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and neurodivergent clients who may be navigating anxiety, burnout, identity exploration, self-doubt, or the challenges of living in a world that often expects them to fit into narrow boxes. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and deeply human-centered. Drawing from Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic theory, DBT, CBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy, I help clients better understand themselves, challenge limiting stories, build practical coping skills, and create lives that feel more authentic and sustainable. Whether we're processing difficult emotions, exploring identity, or celebrating small victories, our work together is grounded in curiosity, acceptance, and meaningful growth.

I work with ADHD from a strengths-based and neurodiversity-affirming perspective. Many of my clients struggle with task paralysis, overwhelm, masking, emotional regulation, executive functioning challenges, or feeling like they're constantly falling behind. Together, we identify what works for your unique brain rather than forcing you into systems that don't fit. Therapy may include developing practical strategies, improving self-understanding, addressing shame, building routines that feel sustainable, and helping you embrace your strengths while navigating everyday challenges with greater confidence.

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) focuses on helping you identify your strengths, resources, and existing successes rather than spending all of our time analyzing problems. In therapy, we explore what's already working, clarify your goals, and identify small, meaningful steps toward change. This approach can be especially helpful when you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin. SFBT encourages hope, builds confidence, and helps you create practical solutions that align with your values and the life you want to build.

Living with chronic illness or pain can impact every part of life, including your relationships, identity, energy, and emotional well-being. I provide a supportive space to process the grief, frustration, uncertainty, and isolation that often accompany ongoing health challenges. Together, we explore ways to cope with limitations, navigate medical systems, reduce self-criticism, and reconnect with parts of yourself beyond your diagnosis. My goal is to help you build self-compassion, resilience, and a life that honors both your needs and your values.