I grew up in Southern California as the youngest of four kids in a family that balanced creativity and practicality. My dad is an artist, my mom the numbers person, and my oldest brother introduced me to the music that still fills my playlists today. When I wasn't listening to music, I was usually playing sports, skateboarding, or surfing.
Like many people, my path into psychology was shaped by my own experiences. Growing up, I struggled with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), which affected my confidence both in the classroom and on the playing field. Therapy made an enormous difference in my life, giving me tools that helped me regain confidence and navigate challenges. While OCD has evolved over the years—as it often does—it also gave me an early appreciation for how complex and deeply personal mental health can be. That experience ultimately inspired me to pursue a career helping others.
I earned my bachelor's degree in Cognitive, Linguistic, and Psychological Sciences (CLPS) from Brown University, where I also had the opportunity to play collegiate football. I later completed my master's training in School Psychology, combining my interest in psychology with a passion for helping children, adolescents, and families navigate educational and emotional challenges.
Over the past eight years, I've worked with students across a wide variety of settings, including residential treatment centers, non-public schools, and both public and private K–12 schools. Today, I serve as a school psychologist in the public school system in San Diego county. Working in one of California's highest-performing school districts has given me the opportunity to collaborate with exceptional educators and support students with a broad range of learning, behavioral, social-emotional, and developmental needs.
Outside of work, I'm happiest when I'm creating something. I enjoy photography, painting, drawing, sewing and designing clothes, making music, playing board games and video games, and hunting for additions to my ever-growing vinyl record collection. My wife, Sabah, was born in Kashmir, and together we're proud cat parents to our tabby named Toofy.
Whether I'm working with a student, meeting with parents, or conducting an evaluation, my goal is always the same: to understand each person's unique story, meet them where they are, and provide thoughtful, compassionate support grounded in both research and real-world experience.