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The work of a therapist, to me, is the work of compassionate and
steadfast holding of pain, process, hope, and meaning-making.

Some of my favorite written words are in an online essay called
'The Light Between Us' by Maria Popova, the founder of the the
brilliantly curated blog, The Margilian. She introduces James Baldwin's
writings on love by writing about love herself: Love, she says,
"...is the work of mirroring and magnifying each other's light.
...Life-saving work in those moments when life and shame and sorrow occulde our own light from our view, but there is still a clear-eyed loving person to beam it back."

Therapy should serve that purpose for you too, and the therapist must be part of your "internal chorus," comprising the important few people in your life that help you ultimately find your own loving voice by lending theirs when you cannot hear yours. 

As a Relational Gestalt therapist, I strive to create a warm, judgement-free space where my clients feel seen, heard, and deeply cared for. In therapy, you will feel safe, begin a journey of deeper awareness and healing, and learn to be comfortable with discomfort. You will grow at your own pace, as you learn to embrace who you are in the here and now. I will support you each step of the way.

Please reach out via phone or text [(213) 640-7925] or email (drgsavla@gmail.com) for consultation. I am thrilled that you are considering therapy. Welcome. I look forward to knowing you.  
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