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Somakhanden “Soma” Park is a dedicated mental health professional whose journey began with a deep love for animals and evolved into a calling to help people heal, grow, and thrive.

Born and raised in Stockton, California, Soma graduated from A.A. Stagg High School in 2010 and began her undergraduate studies in biology at California State University, Stanislaus. Eager to gain real-world experience, she studied abroad in Accra, Ghana, where she interned at the Accra Zoo and worked with endangered primates through the West African Primate Conservation Action program. It was there that she discovered a deep interest in behaviorism, rehabilitation, and the power of meaningful connection.

Inspired by this transformative experience, Soma returned home and shifted her focus to psychology. During her final semester, she was introduced to counseling—and instantly knew she had found her true calling. Helping individuals and families strengthen their relationships and support their mental wellness became her new mission.

After earning her B.A. in Psychology in 2015, Soma worked and volunteered in youth shelters, adult day centers, and with children on the autism spectrum—experiences that confirmed her passion for community care. She later earned her M.S. in Counseling Psychology from California State University, Bakersfield in 2019.

Soma provides therapy for teens, adults, and families navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, perfectionism, grief, marital stress, and neurodiversity. Her therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from person-centered, dialectical behavior, and mindfulness-based practices. She believes every person is the expert of their own life and has the capacity to heal, connect, and grow.

Outside of her clinical work, Soma prioritizes self-care and balance (including being a client herself, too!). You’ll often find her tending to her indoor garden, enjoying time with her three dogs and one cat, discovering new restaurants with her husband and family, planning future travels, or rewatching favorite comedies like The Good Place, Modern Family, and New Girl.