Sanctuary for the Cycle-breaker

Are you feeling trapped by cultural or family expectations? Do you long to break free and live authentically? At Cultural Refuge Counseling, I understand the weight of unspoken family rules and the pressure to uphold traditions that may no longer fit who you are. Maybe you've been called "too sensitive," labeled the "black sheep", or made to feel like the family scapegoat. Perhaps you're struggling with the clash between your personal values and the expectations placed on you. You might be navigating complex intersecting identities that your family struggles to understand or accept.

Cultural Refuge Counseling offers a safe space to process these challenges, heal, and find your own path forward. You don't have to sacrifice who you are to belong. Let's work together to help you find balance, self-acceptance, and a sense of peace – without losing connection to your cultural heritage.

Your story matters. Your feelings are valid. And there is hope for a future where you can thrive as your authentic self.

Whether you’re questioning family beliefs, exploring your own identity, or dealing with the pain of family conflict, here are some specifics you might want to explore in therapy:

  • Developing a stronger sense of self-identity and personal values.

  • Learning to set and maintain healthy boundaries in your personal and professional life.

  • Reducing anxiety, depression, and burnout related to cultural or family pressures.

  • Learning to balance cultural traditions with personal beliefs and values.

  • Challenge feelings of guilt, shame, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome.

  • Learning new coping skills and strategies to help relieve symptoms from cultural/ family pressures.

  • Navigate how to explore, laugh, grieve and embrace your identity.

You may be looking for…

I see you. I hear you. I get it.

Hi there, I’m Adrianna!

As a woman of color and first-gen college grad, I've walked the path many of you are on. Through my own therapy journey, I finally found words for experiences I struggled to name.

I get it – the push and pull of culture, family, and society can be overwhelming. When you don't fit the mold, it's easy to feel alone.

That's why I'm here. As both an ally and someone who often shares the same marginalized identities as my clients, I bring a decolonized approach to therapy. I see you and your unique struggles, and how systems of oppression impact mental health. Let's work together to find your voice.

What happens next?

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Schedule

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Consult

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Paperwork

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First session

Click on the connect button and set up your free 30-minute virtual consultation.

During our consult, I will ask about your therapy needs to determine if we’re a good match.

If we decide to work together, you will complete intake paperwork before our first session.

We will spend our first session discussing your needs and getting to know each other.

 

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in-person therapy or online therapy

My office is conveniently located in Austin, TX near North Loop.

Can’t make it into the office? No worries — I have you covered by offering telehealth sessions throughout the state of Texas.