For many of us, we seek to please in order to exist and survive the environments we are in. have to hold both cultures or lived experiences at the same time, and its hard work.
As therapists in Denver working with those balancing multiple cultures at the same time, we see how difficult it can be to be:
The person translating languages and emotions between those around you.
The person holding everything together, trying to keep everyone connected and aligned with one another.
The person who is continues to pivot in whatever direction others ask for.
Our Approach to Navigating and Challenging Expectations
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Supporting Individuals: Individual Therapy for Navigating Cultural Expectations
We help individuals who carry the weight of balancing multiple cultures, expectations, or roles. Therapy is a space to explore how these pressures affect your self-trust, boundaries, and well-being. Together, we build strategies to honor your needs, strengthen your voice, and make choices that reflect your values, not just others’ expectations.
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Supporting Couples: Couples Therapy for Navigating Cultural Expectaions
In couples work, we focus on how cultural, familial, and identity-based pressures show up in your partnership. We help partners understand each other’s lived experiences, navigate conflict, and communicate clearly while respecting each person’s needs and boundaries. Our goal is to create a relationship where both partners feel seen, supported, and able to show up authentically.
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Supporting Families: Family Therapy for Navigating Cultural Expectations
Families often rely on members, especially those who take the first big moves outside of the family, to translate, hold the group together, or pivot to meet everyone’s needs. We help families recognize these patterns, share responsibilities, and communicate more effectively. Our approach supports each family member’s identity, honors cultural and generational differences, and builds stronger, healthier connections.
Therapists in Colorado for Navigating and Challenging Expectations
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Eden Mengistu, Social Work Student
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Irina González, Social Work Student
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Josephine (Josie) Ampaw, LCSW, MFTC, ADDC, MA