Shirin Podury,Student Therapist

Shirin is currently accepting new clients 

We spend our lives trying to find spaces we fit perfectly into. We fold and twist ourselves in so
many different ways to suit the needs and desires of others. As a result, we lose touch with ourselves in the process and forget how it feels to be content and safe. My approach to therapy is to give you the tools to live authentically and feel a sense of belonging. My practice integrates exploring the ways societal obstacles cause disruptions in your mental and emotional well-being. As a woman of color and a child of immigrants, I understand the nuances of shaping
one’s identity and sense of self.

I offer you a non-judgmental environment, a space that is wholly yours, to express the things that are too hard to say outside. Together we can unravel the connections and disconnections in your past that influence you in the present. We will interrupt old patterns and create new ones that feel genuine. I work with individuals navigating life transitions, relationship issues, family struggles, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. My prior work with ethnic minorities
and the LGBTQ+ population makes me passionate about working with clients who feel out of place in the larger systems of our society.

I believe the act of telling your story out loud and feeling heard is the magic of therapy. At the same time, I aim to help you practice setting boundaries, giving yourself permission to feel your emotions, and letting yourself take up space. You are ready for change and growth and I would be proud to be a part of your journey.