Anisa @ the mend

I believe in the profound importance of healing in connection with others; therapy is one avenue to this. I offer a warm, supportive, and unconditionally accepting space in which I hope you can feel free to talk about any and all ranges of the human experience with me. I will listen with compassion, nonjudgment, and take you seriously, and support you in cultivating self-acceptance, mindful awareness, and trust in yourself.  Together, I hope we can help you deepen your understanding of yourself, your values (what matters most to you?), and your path of healing and growth.

I am currently a counseling intern and am expected to earn my Clinical Mental Health Counseling Degree from Loyola University New Orleans in May of 2027. I was born at the Zen Center of Los Angeles and was raised in a Buddhist household just outside of Philadelphia, where I played in the woods constantly. My upbringing allowed me to gain many years of experience in meditation and other mindfulness practices, as well as cultivate a strong sense of compassion for others; from a young age, I have been motivated to understand and help alleviate others’ suffering. I studied psychology and biology in college in New Orleans, where I lived for the past eight years. I love to hike, discover swim holes, read, bike, and spend time with my loved ones. I just moved to Asheville this May!

I work largely from an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) perspective, as its emphasis on mindfulness, acceptance, attention to one’s relationship with internal experiences, and alignment with one’s personal values resonates strongly with my clinical interests. I also draw on techniques informed by Internal Family Systems and Somatic Experiencing. I work with adults of all ages, backgrounds, and presenting concerns, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, ADHD, interpersonal difficulties, LGBTQIA+, grief, trauma, existential concerns, spiritual exploration, sexuality, identity development, and overall quality of life.