Culturally Sensitive Therapy in Burbank, CA
If you're the child of immigrant parents, you may feel caught between honoring your family's sacrifices and creating a life that feels true to you. You might struggle to meet cultural expectations around school, career, or relationships—while also navigating guilt, burnout, and anxiety when you want something different.
As a second-generation individual, you struggle with:
Feel pressure to succeed while fearing failure or disappointing your family
Struggle with people-pleasing, guilt, and self-doubt
Experience burnout from trying to do and be everything for everyone
Wrestle with identity, belonging, and cultural values that conflict with your own needs
Keep parts of yourself hidden to avoid judgment or rejection
You're not alone—and you don’t have to choose between being true to yourself and honoring your culture.
A Therapist Who Understands
As a first-generation Persian and Assyrian-American, I understand what it’s like to grow up navigating a bicultural identity within a collectivist family. I know how painful it can feel to question your path in life while carrying the weight of your parents' sacrifices.
In my own healing, I learned how to make space for my voice and values—while still honoring the parts of my culture that ground me. Now, I help clients explore the complexities of their identity with self-compassion, cultural pride, and clarity.
I’ve worked with many first-generation adults from Middle Eastern, Latino, Asian, and multicultural backgrounds. They’ve shared how validating it feels to work with a culturally sensitive therapist who “gets it.”
What to Expect in Culturally Sensitive Therapy
In our work together, I create a compassionate space where all parts of you—your history, emotions, cultural identity, and desires—are welcomed and understood. I take a collaborative and respectful approach, weaving in cultural context while supporting your personal growth and autonomy.
We’ll explore:
How generational, cultural, and societal experiences shape your story
Guilt, shame, or anxiety around family expectations
Identity struggles and internal conflict
Perfectionism, burnout, and imposter syndrome
Relationships and boundary-setting
Emotional health, including depression, anxiety, and self-worth
You’ll gain tools to:
Understand and manage complex emotions
Set boundaries with less guilt
Build confidence in your decisions and identity
Reconnect with cultural values that resonate—and release those that don’t
Prioritize self-care without shame
Live more authentically and with greater ease