Hi again! I have more that I want to share with you. I earned my Bachelors of Science in Psychology and Child Development from UT Dallas in 2018 and earned my Masters of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of Houston - Main Campus in 2020. I’ve been providing therapy since 2019 and have learned so much about individual & collective resilience in that time.

Mano Balam (pronounced 'Ma-no Ba-lum') means 'Inner Strength' in Telugu (a language native to a part of Southern India). The name of my private practice came to my Mom in a dream in October 2023 and the private practice came to fruition in May 2024. I originally planned to start my own practice in my 40s/50s but life had other plans - and I’m grateful I’m here. :)

When I’m not providing therapy, I like to create, dance, exist in nature, host community building events, read, reflect, explore, and be around energies that feel/are fulfilling & safe.