

Hi, I’m Malini, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I work with adults, couples, and families (no minors), with a clinical focus on OCD, anxiety disorders, specific phobias, and exposure-based treatment, including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).
I’m the child of immigrants, with parents from Trinidad, and I identify as Indo-Caribbean. This background deeply informs my work, particularly with South Asian, Indian-Caribbean, and immigrant clients navigating marital pressure, family expectations, gender roles, and cultural identity stress. I understand firsthand how cultural values can shape responsibility, independence, and relationship dynamics, often in ways that are both supportive and challenging.
My approach is direct, warm, and collaborative. I value clarity, practical tools, and honest conversations, and I also believe that therapy doesn’t have to feel heavy all the time. I bring humor and levity into the therapy space when appropriate, helping clients feel more at ease while doing meaningful work.
For those interested in learning more about my background, therapeutic approach, or educational work, you’re welcome to visit my website at www.mokshacollective.com.
I’m a caring and compassionate psychiatrist who believes in honoring the uniqueness of each person’s journey. My approach is holistic—addressing the whole individual, not just symptoms—with a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs. I incorporate supportive therapy, genetic testing when indicated, as well as lab work to check for underlying health factors and encourage lifestyle changes like regular exercise, nourishing food, and vitamin supplements. Other core pillars include honoring your authentic self and becoming the person you were created to be, meaningful relationships, and activities that bring joy and connection. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorder or life transitions, I’m here to walk with you on a path toward healing, freedom, and overall wellness.
I am an honest and compassionate therapist with a direct approach to therapy. I believe therapy works best when communication is open, clear, and collaborative. I encourage curiosity, openness, and personal growth, and I aim to empower clients to take an active role in their healing and decision-making process.
As a licensed therapist with over 25 years of counseling experience, I am dedicated to providing person-centered therapy. I have worked with a broad range of people in multiple settings. Those I have worked with have had different challenges from mild depression or anxiety to symptoms related to severe trauma or psychosis. For the past 15 years my focus has been with adults, seniors, and women's issues.


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