About
From understanding the world to understanding people
My path hasn’t been a straight line — and that’s part of what I bring to the room. Science taught me structure and steadiness; this work asks for empathy and presence. I’ve come to believe the two belong together.
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01 — The early years
A foundation in science
I trained as a physicist — a PhD in nanophysics, then over a decade of research and teaching at Harvard, where I also mentored students. Those years gave me patience, precision, and a deep respect for how complex systems actually work.
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02 — A turning point
Toward people
Over time my question widened — from how the world works to how people heal and grow. I completed a Master of Social Work with a focus on clinical practice and trauma, moving from understanding systems to understanding people.
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03 — Now
Care, research, and practice
Today I practice psychotherapy under supervision as I complete my licensure, continue research at Harvard on aging and human connection, and keep up a contemplative, mindfulness-based practice. The threads finally feel woven together.
Who I am
People tend to describe me as calm, steady, and a careful listener. I value clarity, honesty, and real human connection, and I’d rather understand the root of a problem than rush to fix it. Years in research left me with a habit I treasure in this work: taking something tangled and complex and making it feel understandable again.
I work in English, Hindi, and Gujarati, and I’m especially at home with people navigating between cultures. I came to care the long way around — and I think that makes me a more patient companion for anyone whose own path hasn’t been simple.
Healing begins with being genuinely seen and heard.