Hi, I’m Manu, and I’m so glad you’re here. My goal is to create a warm and supportive space where you feel comfortable being yourself, speaking openly, and feeling truly heard and understood. I believe therapy is a collaborative process, and my approach is warm, curious, and compassionate while also incorporating honesty and gentle directness when it may help you gain a new perspective or move forward. Together, we’ll explore what you’re experiencing, recognize patterns that may be keeping you feeling stuck, and discover new ways of navigating life’s challenges. Ultimately, I hope therapy helps you deepen your understanding of yourself, feel more confident in navigating difficult moments, and create meaningful, lasting change.

Approach and Values

Manu is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with experience working with adolescents, young adults, adults, couples, and families across a variety of settings. She supports clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, perfectionism, identity and self-esteem concerns, life transitions, emotional regulation, relationship challenges, communication difficulties, boundaries, and complex family dynamics. Manu takes a holistic view of well-being, recognizing how relationships, life experiences, environments, and different areas of life can influence one another and shape a person’s overall well-being.

Manu earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling from Palo Alto University and her Bachelor of Science in Business Management from San José State University. Born and raised in Fresno, Manu values family, culture, community, and connection and appreciates the meaningful role these can play in shaping a person’s identity, relationships, and experiences.

Manu takes an integrative, person-centered approach to therapy, thoughtfully adapting her work to each client’s unique experiences, relationships, strengths, needs, and goals. She draws from evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), as well as systemic and relational approaches. Manu is committed to continued growth as a clinician and enjoys incorporating new tools, perspectives, and evidence-based practices that can support meaningful and lasting change for her clients.

Outside of her clinical work, Manu enjoys exploring California, hiking, practicing Pilates and yoga, going for walks, trying new recipes, spending time with family and friends, and continuing to prioritize her own personal growth.