Deena Aziz

I have always wanted to be a part of the healing profession and was in medical school for 2 years. It was not a good fit and I switched to psychotherapy—my passion. I had finally found my vocation. I use an integrated framework and tailor therapy to the individual client’s needs and strengths. One thing drummed into me while both an undergrad and graduate was that the therapeutic alliance (rapport) between client and therapist is of paramount importance. My integrated framework asks each client to be at least collaborative in therapy, and I view the client as the expert in her/his own life.