Saira Matthiesen

My communication style

The tone that I bring is reflective. You bring your concerns, and you can expect to feel heard, understood, and that you are not alone in navigating what brought you here. Sometimes that means I listen more and provide you the comfort to hear your own thoughts, and sometimes that means I am more active and help you to challenge your own limits.

My journey to mental healthcare

I come from a closed, village mentality culture- no one talks outside the family, and no one talks about what is going “wrong.” Working in health, it became apparent that people were suffering and had experienced families like mine. If I wanted to reduce suffering, I had to understand the connections people have to one another.

My goals for you

I assume you have a goal or ideal state in mind. Together, we craft goals responsive to your needs, schedule, and time. We can revisit and change them as often as you like. This is your time.

Our first session

Expect me to be the nosy auntie who will understand what brought you here and what your desired comfort and pace are for therapy.

I identify as...

• Female
• Asian
• Non-denominational