Alina Khodadian (she/her)

My Approach to Helping

I will spend a considerable amount of time learning more about you and what your values are. I have an extensive background in mindfulness and offer clients a variety of mindfulness tools (that aren't too precious). My aim is to explore tools that actually work for you. Self compassion will be at the heart of our work. I believe that the most healing aspect of therapy is the connection between the therapist and the client. I feel honored and privileged to get to work with clients and it feels especially sweet when people begin to feel comfortable opening up. I provide warmth, patience, mediocre metaphors, and occasional humor.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that everyone has the ability to grow and change at any point in their life. We all get stuck in some form or another and therapy can offer a safe enough space where we can gain new insights and develop tools to support us in our well being. I am always amazed by the bravery it takes clients to begin opening up to a stranger (aka me) and to seek out change. Regardless of whether you choose to reach out to me for a consultation call to see if we are a fit, I am on the sidelines cheering for you on this journey. In my free time I like to swim, be outside with friends, meditate, read, stare at my two cats and think about how cute they are, and enjoy occasionally performing bad improv.