interracial couples therapy in los angeles
interracial couples therapy
What is interracial couples therapy?
Navigating cultural differences can be tough sometimes. If you're in an interracial relationship, have been in one, or just started dating, you may understand the unique challenges that can arise from dating someone from a different race.
You and your partner/s may feel stuck in your communication, and you may even find yourselves dancing around certain topics, thinking “They will never understand” or “What’s the point? it’s not going to get resolved.”
On top of that, other cross-cultural factors are in play such as gender norms and other values.
Being biracial myself and being in a multiracial relationship, I understand the layers that come with merging different cultures and practices, and I’m here to help. I assist couples in bridging the gap in their differences so that they can create new traditions that are representative of who the couple is. I help couples identify how they feel, healthily express their emotions, and ultimately create safety and security within the relationship.
With a deep understanding of the complexities and unique dynamics that interracial relationships often entail, I am committed to helping couples navigate challenges and cultivate strong, healthy connections.
Couples Counseling Los Angeles FAQs
+What kind of therapist is best for couples?
The best therapists should be someone who you feel is the right fit. It would be best to work with someone who is a Marriage and Family Therapist. I would highly receommend a culturally competent clinician as well.
+What can we expect from couples therapy?
Each session is 50 minutes long. Our first session will be getting to know the relationship. The following two sessions will be individual therapy for each partner. I like to get a history of the relationship then establish your goals. The next couple of sessions will also include education and skill building.
+What topics or concerns do you help couples navigate in couples therapy?
No topic is off limits. We can discuss racial/cultural issues, finances, sex and intimacy, communication, etc. It is important to note that I do not work with clients in active domestic violent relationships.
Get help from a couples therapist in Los Angeles
I can help your relationship work through its challenges and understand each other better so you and your partner can continue to create something meaningful.
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my approach to interracial couples counseling in Los Angeles
Interracial couples can be really successful! The merging of two or many cultures is beautiful. In interracial couples counseling in Los Angeles, the relationship is my client. I will help you look for the strengths of your relationship. Together, I can help you and your partner decode your needs and find a way to live harmoniously.
My approach is grounded in empathy, cultural sensitivity, and evidence-based practices. I create a safe, non-judgmental space where couples can explore their experiences, communicate openly, and develop effective strategies to overcome obstacles.
Sometimes, racial and cultural topics are challenging to explain. In therapy with me, I can provide new ways for you to relate with one another so that you feel heard and understood. I believe couples therapy can provide couples an opportunity to learn about not only ourselves but one another, which can only strengthen and enrich the relationship.
I can help you explore the meaning behind the arguments and begin to deepen trust with one another. I also provide many tools for couples to practice outside of session. We will identify the patterns and create new dynamics in the relationship. My goal is for your relationship to continue to build on the friendship and create shared meaning with one another.
