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

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