Specialized Therapy for Trauma and Multiculturalism in Boston, Massachusetts
All services are offered online - in English , Portuguese and Spanish - providing practical and confidential service.
Do any of these situations feel familiar?
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You worked hard to survive and build a life here. Even now that things are more stable, your mind stays alert, always anticipating the next problem. Sometimes you even feel guilty resting or taking care of yourself.
When your mind cannot slow down
At home, you learned to measure every word. Arguments often ended with threats related to your immigration status. Now you are trying to rebuild your life and show what happened while pursuing a process that could finally bring safety and independence.
Your thoughts seem to never stop. Worries about your family, your future, and immigration decisions constantly occupy your mind. Your body feels tense, restless, and always on alert, making it difficult to truly relax.
When staying in your country meant risking your life
When sadness and exhaustion do not go away
Something happened that changed your sense of safety. You helped the authorities, but the fear, anxiety, or nightmares did not simply disappear. Now you are seeking immigration protection while trying to explain how that experience continues to affect your life.
Some days feel much heavier than others. You may feel discouraged, low on energy, or lose interest in things that once mattered to you. Even simple daily tasks can feel difficult to start or complete.
You tried to continue living safely in your home country. You moved cities, avoided certain places, and did what you could to protect yourself. Still, the danger continued, and leaving became the only way to stay alive.
When a crime changed how safe you feel in the world
When immigration status is used as a form of control
When survival mode never turns off
When the past keeps showing up in the present
You may now be in a safer place, but certain memories continue to surface. Sounds, smells, or unexpected situations can trigger fear or tension in your body. Sometimes it feels like the past returns, even when you are trying to move forward.
When immigration decisions could separate your family
Your spouse, partner, or parent may have to return to another country because of an immigration issue. The possibility of separation brings fear, worry, and uncertainty about the future. It can deeply affect your daily life, stability, and family.
If you recognize yourself in any of these situations, you are not alone.
My job is to help immigrants and multicultural families understand and communicate the emotional impact of their experiences as they navigate immigration processes and seek a safer and more stable life.
Do any of these situations feel familiar?
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts (LMHC), specializing in trauma and psychological evaluations for immigration cases. I also develop trainings for professionals in multicultural mental health and integrate evidence-based approaches such as Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Attachment, Regulation, and Competency (ARC) in my work.
