Dr. Tahirkheli identifies as an Asian American, Pakistani second-generation immigrant Muslim woman and a social justice-oriented clinician. She is a warm, compassionate psychologist who values presenting her authentic, genuine self to clients, hoping to foster her clients’ capacity to do the same. She is committed to cultural sensitivity in her work, as well as ensuring attention to issues of identity, power, privilege, and culture in her clinical practice.
Dr. Tahirkheli provides teletherapy with adults to address a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, identity development, Asian American mental health, relationship concerns, racism-related stress, and acculturative concerns for individuals of immigrant backgrounds. Her areas of focus include working with individuals from marginalized communities, young and emerging adults, women, and first-time therapy clients.