Immigration/Acculturation

I am an immigration evaluation therapist who has been conducting immigration evaluations since 2015. At this time, I offer immigration evaluations for the following types of cases: Hardship, Cancellation of Removal, Removal of Conditions, VAWA (for men and women), and U-Visa. I offer evaluations for clients located in the following states: Connecticut, Florida, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and South Carolina.

As an immigrant, I have experienced the US immigration process and how terrifying it is, and I have worked through the hard road of acculturation. I know how disorienting the process can be, and I’m here to provide a safe, understanding space for immigrants to process their experiences. I value multiculturalism and the unique challenges each immigrant faces. Together, we’ll navigate this journey with empathy and resilience.

Together we will explore issues of home, belonging, and identity, as well as cultural expectations, individuality, and choice.

I'm an immigrant from Greece and the Middle East who is now naturalized in the United States. As someone who identifies as racially ambiguous, I'm passionate about serving immigrant communities and addressing cross-cultural dynamics. I know firsthand how branching out while maintaining a connection to your culture can feel impossible. In therapy, I will work with you through a culturally-humble and culturally-affirming lens to help you navigate these challenging dynamics.

Emotional challenges related to being an immigrant can feel insurmountable. A fast-changing political and socio-economic landscape can make it hard to open up unless you feel safe, and completely comfortable. Living as an immigrant can be stressful and often comes with its own set of unique difficulties. As an immigrant, I have a deep understanding of acculturative stress, and immigration trauma. Together we can navigate the emotional and psychological challenges faced by our communities.

In addition to providing therapy, I also conduct Immigration Psychological Evaluations to assist individuals and families in their immigration process. If your attorney suggested that you obtain a report from an immigration evaluation therapist, you’ve come to the right professional. I have worked with individuals from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds, and I’m experienced in conducting psychological assessments.

I have worked for many years life changes especially with the immigrant community and 2nd generation youths who may have recently arrived or came to this country.

I am a culturally humble/aware counselor. this means that I am aware of my privilege as a white male and am aware that there are cultural differences that influence behaviors and individual's view of society and the world as a whole. I am trained in Hispanic culture and can apply my training to any culture when needed.

I grew up in Italy and moved to the U.S. over a decade ago to attend Columbia University, so I understand the challenges of adapting to a new culture while staying connected to your roots. I’ve also worked at a college counseling center in NYC, supporting international graduate and undergraduate students as they adjusted to life in a new country. Whether you're navigating cultural shifts, visa uncertainty, or feeling caught between worlds, I provide a space where all parts of you are welcome.

As a daughter of immigrant parents, I know what it's like to have to manage family traditions/expectations while trying to carve out your own path in this country. For many of us, taking care of our families, including our parents, is part of who we are. Trying to balance that with your well being can be hard. I'm from the border of El Paso, TX, a very unique city full of beautiful people. I've also worked with immigrant populations for nearly 10 years as a social worker in schools.

One of our core founding principles is to support individuals and families struggling with the challenges of adapting to a new culture, acculturation and adjustment to a new cultural environment while honoring their cultural heritage and supporting their mental health. Our awareness and advocacy of the trauma of immigration we support clients in achieving integration and resilience in their new environment.

I completed an APA-accredited predoctoral internship at RAMS, Inc., a community mental health agency in San Francisco, California. As part of my work at RAMS, I completed clinical rotations at the Comprehensive Crisis Center, PAES Vocational services, and an outpatient clinic. The didactic part of my training at RAMS focused on cultural competency, which has been an essential part of my clinical work with first-generation immigrants in psychotherapy.

I grew up as a Third Culture Kid and am a second generation Asian American. I started living in the US full-time when I was 18 years old, and I am passionate about helping folx find attunement with their cultural identities and communities.

As an immigrant myself, I understand firsthand the challenges and triumphs that come with the process of adapting to a new culture and country. My personal journey has deepened my empathy for the emotional complexities of immigration and acculturation. I'll provide a safe, inclusive space for you to explore your unique journey and its emotional nuances.

I have the experience not only of having, myself, lived and worked in other countries in my adult life, but of having worked with refugees, immigrants, dislocated peoples, expats living abroad, and persons who have returned to their country of origin, as well as, those unable to return to the country of origin. I have an existential and person-centered non-pathologizing lens through which each person's lived experience is honored and is at the core of the therapeutic relationship.

I bring a deeper understanding of immigration and acculturation issues through my own experience. I have a lived experience of being from an immigrant family, and navigating the intricate balance between personal, familial, cultural, religious, and national values. I work to create a safe and understanding space for clients to explore their own identities and how they would like most to authentically live them in their current lives.

I come from a unique background of spending my early childhood in South Korea and navigating the issues of adapting to a new culture after immigrating to the United States. I'm also passionate about raising awareness about the importance of therapy and destigmatizing mental illness in Asian American communities.

Many of my clients are first or second generation citizens, or working here with a green card. Immigration/Acculturation is not usually the reason someone seeks therapy with me, but it underlies almost every conversation.

I was born and raised in the small, beautiful South American country of Ecuador, and immigrated to the United States when I was 17 years old. I am a Licensed Associate Counselor and completed my Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling at the University of Phoenix. I currently provide therapy for children (ages 6+), adolescents, adults, couples, families, and individuals from different populations. I am also a bi-lingual therapist fluent in Spanish and English.