Biracial, Bicultural & First-Generation Adults
Come home to yourself. Create space for all of who you are.
You Belong—Even When It Feels Complicated
Being biracial, bicultural, or a first-generation adult often means living in the space between worlds. You may find yourself navigating multiple cultural expectations, identities, and responsibilities—while trying to honor your roots and grow into the person you’re becoming.
It can feel enriching… and also confusing, heavy, and lonely.
In therapy, we create a space where you don’t have to choose parts of yourself. Here, every aspect of your identity is seen, valued, and welcomed.
Common Challenges First-Gen & Bicultural Adults Face
Feeling “not enough” for one culture, “too much” for another
Balancing family expectations with your own dreams
Navigating guilt or pressure as a cultural bridge or translator
Managing intergenerational conflict or cultural disconnection
Struggling with identity confusion, imposter syndrome, or belonging
Feeling misunderstood by peers, partners, or professionals
Dealing with racism, microaggressions, or cultural invalidation
Whether you’re the child of immigrants, biracial, or living across languages and lineages, your story is layered and powerful.
How Therapy Can Help
Working with a culturally-attuned therapist offers you a space to:
Explore your identity without having to explain or justify it
Process intergenerational patterns of trauma, silence, or pressure
Release guilt and self-doubt around success, boundaries, or change
Strengthen your voice in relationships, work, and family dynamics
Heal from marginalization, cultural loss, or identity-based stress
Create inner belonging and clarity about who you are and what you want
You don’t have to carry it all alone.
Therapy Topics We Might Explore Together:
Biracial identity development and cultural dissonance
Immigration trauma and the “model minority” myth
Navigating collectivist family expectations in an individualist culture
Emotional labor of being the “strong one” or family translator
Dating, relationships, and cultural compatibility
Grief around language loss, disconnection, or assimilation
You Are Not Lost. You Are Becoming.
Your lived experience is a source of wisdom—not confusion. Therapy can help you reconnect with your truth, honor your roots, and write a future that reflects your whole self.
Let's Work Together
As a therapist with deep respect for intersectional identities, I offer a compassionate, culturally-sensitive space where your story matters. Whether you’re navigating cultural identity, family expectations, or systemic stressors, I’m here to support your journey toward clarity, resilience, and belonging.
Offering online therapy across Washington State
✉️ flourishgracefully@icloud.com
📍 101 E 8th St, Suite 110, Vancouver, WA 98660
📱 360-723-6950
📧 Trauma-informed | Identity-affirming | Inclusive care