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"Go in and in.
Be the space
Between two cells,
the vast, resounding
silence in which
spirit dwells.
Be sugar dissolving
on the tongue of life.
Dive in and in,
as deep as you can dive.
Be infinite, ecstatic truth.
Be love conceived and born in union.
Be exactly what you seek,
the Beloved, singing Yes,
tasting Yes, embracing Yes,
until there is only essen
"Go in and in.
Be the space
Between two cells,
the vast, resounding
silence in which
spirit dwells.
Be sugar dissolving
on the tongue of life.
Dive in and in,
as deep as you can dive.
Be infinite, ecstatic truth.
Be love conceived and born in union.
Be exactly what you seek,
the Beloved, singing Yes,
tasting Yes, embracing Yes,
until there is only essence;
the All of Everything
expressing through you
as you. Go in and in
and turn away from
nothing that you find."
Danna Faulds

Whether overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, grief, or the lingering effects of trauma. Or navigating questions of identity, belonging, or meaning. I can offer an encouraging space where turning toward yourself can be done soulfully. A place where all parts of you, the parts you've had to be and the parts that you want to be can be witnessed and invited to join the conversation toward greater ease in responding to life and a richer, more joyful participation with it.
My approach is relational, trauma-informed, and depth-oriented. I integrate psychodynamic and Jungian perspectives with mindfulness and somatic awareness, helping you explore not just what is happening, but why—and how it lives in your body, your relationships, and your inner world. Together, we’ll gently uncover patterns shaped by early experiences, reconnect with disowned or silenced parts of yourself, and cultivate a more grounded, compassionate presence.
I pay close attention to what unfolds between us in the room—because that, too, is part of the work. Therapy becomes a living experience where trust, boundaries, and authenticity can be explored and strengthened in real time. This process is not about fixing you—it’s about assisting you to come home to yourself with greater clarity, resilience, and self-trust.
I work best with individuals who are curious about themselves and their inner lives. Psychotherapy is a process and requires a deep commitment. Staying with its rhythms even though hard at times, can offer incredible insight and growth that can be in service to life.



My clients describe me as non-judgmental, warm, present, smart, sometimes serious and other times playful.
My work is influenced by my imaginal and dream work, conscious movement and somatic embodiment practices, infused with Persian mysticism and Sufi lineage which is the foundation of my spiritual practice.
Drawing from anti-oppressive narratives, I bring a more nuanced dynamic to our work. I have experience working with LGBTQ+, BIPOC, immigrant and sex worker populations, and embrace diversity while paying attention to the intersections of identity.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist. I received my MA with an emphasis on humanistic and trauma informed care from St. Mary’s College of California.
I completed a two year training program in Ketamine Assisted Therapy at Alchemy Institute, Oakland and am a certified KAT practitioner by Fluence. Inc.
I have a second master’s degree in Brain Imaging and Cognitive Neuroscience from University of Birmingham, UK, where I studied cognitive processing with an emphasis on perspective taking and pain perception, using methodologies of brain imaging (FMRI and EEG) and brain stimulation (TMS).
I am also an Ericksonian hypnotherapist from Milton Erickson Foundation.
I specialize in working with grief, trauma, women’s issues, immigration, religious trauma, and creative and spiritual depression.
286 Santa Clara Avenue, Oakland, California 94610, United States
Phone: 510-730-0070 Email: layajamali1@gmail.com
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