Louella Chapman

Are you feeling like you're a fish out of water? Not quite belonging to either side of any spectrum? Would you like to feel comfortable & appreciated for your uniqueness? At the same time feel connected to community? 1st & 2nd generation Americans live life on a bridge. Neither American enough valuing autonomy nor culture-of-origin's family loyalty. And it's not an "either/or" but a blending of both that is desirable. If you were raised valuing family loyalty fiercely you may be challenged as you journey into selfhood. To become your own person and be individuated but risk being alienated by your culture-of-origin can be scary.

This means becoming independent, making your own decisions or having your own mind. You may need to muster all of your ego strength to even attempt to do this. I can help you navigate your way through this gut-wrenching period of "Becoming". Including family members in therapy will be ideal. After all understanding and acceptance are the goals. I can help!

I feel very fortunate to have found a profession that I am passionate about and that is so meaningful. This is my art as in the sessions, at each moment I summon the very best of me and decide which issue, which dynamic, which look, which word, which voice, which demeanor, which pain, which joy... to connect with to facilitate growth and healing.