Immigration/Refugees

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Services offered by Sara Katanforoush and Sukhi Sidhu

Immigration and refugee experiences often come with profound challenges that can feel overwhelming and isolating. Individuals and families may face the pain of leaving behind familiar places, loved ones, and cultural roots. This separation can create deep feelings of loss, homesickness, and grief. Upon arriving in a new country, adjusting to an unfamiliar environment, language, and societal norms may bring feelings of confusion, fear, and uncertainty. These changes are often compounded by the stress of navigating complex immigration systems, facing potential discrimination, and dealing with financial instability or unsafe living conditions.

For refugees, the experience of fleeing conflict or persecution adds layers of trauma, leaving emotional wounds that may linger long after resettlement. Nightmares, flashbacks, and hypervigilance are common for those who have endured war, violence, or persecution. This can be even more painful when compounded by the uncertainty of their future or the fear of being separated from family members.

Therapy offers a compassionate and nonjudgmental space to explore these feelings and experiences. In therapy, individuals can process the trauma, grief, and loss that often come with these difficult transitions. A therapist can help build resilience by exploring coping strategies, fostering a sense of belonging, and honoring the strength that comes from surviving such intense experiences. Therapy can also be a space to reconnect with cultural identity, discover new ways to adapt, and develop a sense of hope and purpose in a new chapter of life.

At Grounded Psychology, our psychotherapists, Sara Katanforoush and Sukhi Sidhu provide a safe, supportive space where healing can begin, and individuals can find a path forward that honors their journey and inner strength.