Therapy for Immigrants and Children of Immigrants

Culture shapes so much of what we understand about mental health and the ways we discuss our emotional wellbeing, relationships, and goals.

I offer culturally-responsive Virtual therapy sessions throughout the state of Florida for immigrants and children of immigrants from diverse backgrounds.

My own background is bicultural- Venezuelan and American- and I love working with clients whose identity sits between multiple worlds.

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Tantas veces te mataron
Tantas resucitarás
Cuántas noches pasarás
Desesperando

Y a la hora del naufragio
Y a la de la oscuridad
Alguien te rescatará
Para ir cantando

-Mercedes Sosa ‘Como La Cigarra’

Translation:

So many times you were killed and so many times you’ll revive, so many nights you’ll pass in despair and in the loneliest and darkest hour, someone will rescue you, so that you may keep on singing.

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Therapy should be a place where all parts of your culture and life story are welcome, safe, and celebrated. You might feel worried about sharing aspects of your life in therapy, fearful of stigma or misunderstanding.

If you’re looking for a confidential, supportive, and non-judgmental therapy space, then you have come to the right place.

I work with clients who are:

  • Looking to better understand themselves, their family stories, and their culture

  • Processing isolation and immigration stress

  • Ready to break generational cycles of harm and trauma

  • Trying to learn how to set culturally appropriate boundaries

  • Building a successful future for themselves while navigating anxiety, perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and burnout.

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Our work might include:

  • Sharing about your life story, family history, past traumas, and relationships

  • Using creative journaling, drawing, or writing poetry to gain insight

  • Learning how to access your intuition and feel more confident in your ability to make decisions

  • Learning about and naming your values

  • Identifying supportive and safe relationships and learning how to protect yourself from anything less.

My style is gentle, collaborative, and respectful of your unique experiences. I like to blend Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) techniques with feminist and narrative therapy- so we can honor your story while also learning how to become more resilient to stress.

Let’s work together to tend to your needs.

Individual therapy is a place where you can learn to get more comfortable identifying your emotions, goals, and needs. If you are ready to feel more connected, calm, and courageous, I’d love to work with you!

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