Psychology and Migration: Supporting Those Rebuilding Their Lives Abroad
Migration—even when chosen—is a deep reconfiguration of identity, belonging, and emotional safety. As mental health professionals, it’s crucial we develop a culturally sensitive lens to accompany those who are navigating the complexities of a new life.
What emotional struggles do immigrants face?
Grief over loss of familiar surroundings
Language barriers and social adjustment
Cultural invisibility or discrimination
Pressure to “be okay” despite hardship
Family separation and chronic loneliness
At Azzurra, we accompany many Latin American immigrants living in the U.S. through these invisible battles. Our team is trained in trauma-informed, culturally grounded therapeutic practices.
Keys to intercultural therapeutic support:
Listening without imposing rigid cultural lenses
Validating emotional and cultural grief
Incorporating cultural history into treatment
Encouraging support networks and emotional continuity
Suggested Reading:
Achotegui, J. (2017). El Síndrome de Ulises. Revista AEN
Berry, J. W. (2005). Acculturation: Living Successfully in Two Cultures
APA (2010). Crossroads: Psychology of Immigration in the New Century
Azzurra Health Care Center
Individual, couples, and family therapy — in English and Spanish.
In-person in Doral, Florida or via Telehealth.
📍No PCP referral required.
Accepting insurance and private pay.
Keywords: immigrant mental health support, culturally competent therapy, Latinx therapy in the U.S., migratory grief, bilingual psychologist Miami, therapeutic approach for immigrants, cultural identity and psychology