Growing up in the Tri-Valley, Asia had always known there was a lack of mental health resources in the area. When she became a Licensed Family and Marriage Therapist, she wanted to be part of a system that could give those who truly needed help, the tools to live a meaningful life. In her role at Axis, she is a therapist for the Bridge program and part of the IBH team. With empathy and encouragement, her goal for her patients is to connect them with resources that will fit their short-term and long-term mental health needs.

Saha, an IBH Staff Therapist, received her Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California. From a young age, she wanted to help those in underserved communities find relief from suffering, fight for justice, as well as improve the quality of life for those in her community. In her role at Axis, she hopes to help patients stabilize their symptoms to improve their overall sense of well-being. Saha is a firm believer in Axis’s integrated behavioral health approach. She says, “I absolutely love the amount of teamwork that goes into helping our patients. I also appreciate that Axis mental health services are an option for all Axis patients.”

Emily, a licensed marriage and family therapist, received her Bachelor’s in Sociology and Psychology from CSU Long Beach in 2008, and her Master’s in Clinical Psychology from San Jose State University in 2011. Emily strives to support her patients in deepening their understanding of themselves, healing from pain, building connections with others, and engaging in a meaningful and enjoyable life. She believes that this is done through therapeutic trust, building relationships with her clients, and centering them as the expert in their lives. She is experienced in working with mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, substance use, psychotic disorders, autism spectrum disorder, and the foster care system. Emily enjoys working at Axis because of the collaborative and holistic approach to care.