Hi, I’m Afa

I’ll help you turn survival patterns into life-affirming growth.

Most people who find me already know where they’re stuck. They’re introspective and self-aware. They’ve read the books, tried the apps, maybe seen a therapist before but nothing has felt solid or lasting yet. They’re ready to dig deeper and address the roots of anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or relationship pain.

In our work, we’ll gently trace how earlier experiences and relationships still impact you today. Going beyond talk alone, we’ll use proven, neurobiologically informed methods—EMDR, parts-work (Internal Family Systems), and mindfulness-based tools—to calm the nervous system and let outdated stories you believe about yourself fade into the past. Along the way, you’ll master emotion regulation, soften harsh self-talk, release chronic stress, and build relationships that feel safe and nourishing.

I’m a first-generation immigrant, a generational cycle breaker in my family, and a former humanitarian-aid worker who has lived and worked around the globe. Moving among cultures taught me curiosity, openness, and how to make people feel at home—skills I now bring to therapy. Whatever background you come from, you’ll have a warm, judgment-free space to show up exactly as you are.

Afa Alizada, LCPC, NCC