Deepa was born and raised in a traditional family in India, and has lived in the United States for over two decades. As an immigrant, a parent, and a woman of color, she offers a bridge between more established perspectives and modern life.
Multi-cultural sensitivity is her highest priority, while compassion, empathy, and evidence-based solutions are the guiding principles. Deepa’s need to learn and grow in her work brought her to the world of leadership coaching where she applies the skills she had honed as a mediator and solution-focused clinician.
She balances her professional life along with being a mother of a teenager, avid reader, cook enthusiast, multilingual speaker and Board member of her son’s school, Oak Grove in Ojai.
Executive Coach from Berkeley Executive Coaching Institute (BECI)
Certified Facilitator for Daring Greatly, Rising Strong & Gifts of Imperfection (CDWF)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Leadership Accelerator, Social Justice/Social Impact (Embrace Change)
Leaders who want to learn, grow, and make real changes that impact day to day life both professionally and personally. Leaders who follow through, are consistent and most importantly, value empathy, connection, personal integrity, believe in equity and inclusion, and most importantly are driven to lead with purpose.
20+ years mediation/conflict resolution; licensed clinician with focus on stress management, anxiety and overall wellness.
Deepa is able to connect with her clients by creating a psychologically safe, collaborative space to engage. She meets the client where they are at and supports the growth of their awareness in their unique journey. She is a good accountability partner, while also being empathetic to all experiences.