Culturally Competent and Trauma-Informed Care
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Tailored, Trauma-Informed Therapy for Individuals, Teens, and Families
At our practice, we believe everyone deserves therapy that fosters safety, understanding, and respect for their unique identity. Working with a therapist who prioritizes cultural competency ensures clients feel at ease without the need to overexplain their cultural norms or experiences.
Our Approach
We practice trauma-informed and evidence-based care rooted in a social justice and liberation framework. While we address the presenting issues that bring clients to therapy, we also explore the intersectionality of their experiences to provide deeper insights and holistic support.
Intersectionality refers to the overlapping and interconnected nature of social identities, such as race, gender, class, and culture. These intersections shape individual experiences with discrimination and privilege, often influencing mental health and coping mechanisms.
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How It Impacts Mental Health:
Unique combinations of privilege and discrimination contribute to distinct challenges. Therapy provides a space to unpack these complexities and develop tools for resilience.
The Multiculturalism Approach
Our multicultural approach to therapy is centered on:
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Recognizing each person’s worldview and values shaped by their identity and experiences.
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Developing cultural awareness, including ancestral and historical contexts.
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Tailoring evidence-based treatments to meet each individual’s unique needs.
Focus on Adolescents and Young Adults
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Adolescence and young adulthood are critical periods of identity development. This journey can be complicated by systemic and social pressures, particularly for those with diverse cultural backgrounds.
Examples We Address:
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Multiracial Identity: Helping teens balance and embrace their cultural identities.
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First-Generation Experiences: Navigating cultural differences at home while fitting in with peers.
Our goal is to help clients uncover the strengths and resilience they’ve built through their experiences and identities.
Parenting Through a Multicultural Lens
Parenting can present unique challenges when cultural beliefs and practices differ from societal norms. Common topics include:
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Curfews, screen time, and social media use.
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Cultural expectations around dating, dress, and family time.
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Perspectives on substance use and financial independence.
We provide tools to help families bridge these cultural gaps while maintaining connection and understanding.
Addressing Marginalization and Microaggressions
For clients facing marginalization, we work on issues such as:
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Racial Identity Development
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Ancestral and Racial Trauma
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Social Justice and Advocacy
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Acculturation and Bicultural Navigation
We understand how microaggressions—both direct and indirect—can lead to feelings of isolation, misrepresentation, and detachment. These experiences can contribute to depression, anxiety, and identity denial, affecting performance and relationships at work, school, or in social settings.
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Promoting Advocacy and Community Support
As a multicultural-competent therapist, I am committed to promoting social advocacy and using my privileges to support marginalized communities. I proudly serve on the board of Immigration Rights Action, a non-profit in Doylestown, where we:
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Provide legal funding and “Know Your Rights” clinics.
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Support the local immigrant community.
Take the Next Step
Whether you’re navigating cultural complexities, facing systemic challenges, or seeking tailored support, we’re here to help. Our therapy practice is a space for growth, healing, and empowerment.
Contact us today to schedule an appointment or learn more about our services.
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