Anushka

I am a Professional Counselor Associate and graduate of Portland State University's Clinical

Mental Health Counseling program. My clinical experiences have included working with

individual adults from diverse backgrounds navigating intergenerational trauma, anxiety, identity

exploration, relationship concerns, and experiences of marginalization.

I’m a cis gender able-bodied second-generation South Asian American woman and my work in

counseling is grounded in the belief that healing happens when we feel safe enough to come

home to ourselves. I bring a culturally affirming, body-centered approach to therapy—one that

honors your full story, including your ancestry, identity, and lived experiences. I am particularly

interested in the ways culture, family systems, intergenerational experiences, and identity shape

emotional wellbeing.

I believe our bodies and nervous systems learn ways of protecting us, often outside of our

conscious awareness. Stress, trauma, grief, relationships, culture, and life experiences can shape

the way our nervous systems respond to the world around us. Sometimes these patterns help us

survive difficult circumstances. Over time, however, they can leave us feeling disconnected from

ourselves, overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about how to move forward.

My approach to counseling is grounded in the belief that healing occurs not only through talking

about our experiences, but also through developing a deeper awareness of our emotional and

bodily experiences. By slowing down and paying attention to what is happening in the present

moment, we can begin to understand ourselves in new ways and create opportunities for lasting

change.