You don’t want to spend your first few sessions explaining your culture, your family dynamics, or why leaving feels more complicated than it sounds. You want someone who already understands the layers. I work with adults who feel stuck in confusing or emotionally draining relationship patterns, especially when family expectations, loyalty, and guilt are part of the equation. Many of the people I support are capable and self-aware, but find themselves: • Over-functioning to keep the peace • Second-guessing their reactions • Minimizing red flags • Feeling responsible for other people’s emotions These patterns rarely start in adulthood. They’re often shaped in early environments where love, responsibility, achievement, and endurance were closely intertwined. As a South Asian therapist, I understand the cultural nuance behind attachment wounds. You won’t have to translate your experience or justify why it’s complicated. Therapy with me is about untangling what feels familiar from what is actually healthy, and building relationships that feel secure, not chaotic. Reach out by email or my website to schedule a free consultation.