CULTURALLY SENSITIVE THERAPY FOR NAVIGATING LIFE.
Therapy for Women of Color in California
Supporting SouthWest Asian, North African and Middle Eastern Individuals
You’re feeling overwhelmed by juggling so much while balancing your cultural identity
You’re expected to fulfill multiple roles simultaneously and perfectly - daughter, partner, caretaker and professional. It’s leaving you feeling inadequate, isolated and burned out
You prioritize the needs of family members while “holding it all together”, putting your own mental health on the backburner
You carry other people’s burdens and emotions, feeling pressured to be “strong” and not let anyone down
The complexity of navigating a multicultural life, day in and day out has weighed you down
Having to “explain” your lived experience in hopes of finding someone who understands, makes you reluctant to seek help
Navigating the world as a woman of color is complex. Therapy shouldn’t be.
Culturally sensitive support with a BIPOC therapist can help you…
Learn to set healthy boundaries in important relationships, prioritizing your needs and practicing self-care
Manage cultural and family expectations effectively and learn tools that allow you to feel empowered
Understand the dynamics of multiracial and multicultural identities, feeling proud and grounded in who you are
Feel seen and heard as you address your unique mental health needs
My Guiding Principles
Personalized Care
Emphasizing your unique needs, challenges and strengths while creating treatment plans that align with those factors. Appreciating the richness of your lived experience and incorporating it in your path forward.
Trust
Investing time to build a strong therapeutic relationship that fosters growth and change. Honoring your pace for progress and allowing you to feel comfortable in sharing your story.
Self-Advocacy
Empowering you to take control of your healing journey, taking an active role in creating change. Fostering a lifetime of confidence, agency and resilience
Safety
Providing a safe space where you can express yourself without fear of being judged, misunderstood or stereotyped. Creating an environment that supports authenticity.
questions about Culturally Sensitive therapy
FAQs
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Culturally Informed therapy considers unique factors that shape the experiences of people of color like identity, race and cultural backgrounds. It explores how these factors influence their lives, relationships and the way they relate to the world. This promotes a competent and holistic approach to care.
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Of course not! Many clients come in for a variety of other issues like anxiety, stress or relationship problems. We will focus on your treatment goals, but oftentimes it is impossible to separate your identity or background from the issues at hand.
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Simply contact me here or schedule a free consultation to find out if therapy can help you.