Culturally-Aware & Multilingual Care

Your cultural background shapes how you see the world, express emotions, and experience challenges. At Liljana’s Practice, we know that therapy works best when it respects your values, traditions, and ways of communicating. Our Culturally-Aware & Multilingual Care ensures that you feel seen, understood, and supported—not just as a client, but as a whole person.

As a first generation immigrant to the US, Liljana has a firsthand awareness of cultural differences and how those may impact mental health and interpersonal relationships. Liljana also speaks Albanian and Italian, and can provide treatment in those languages if you prefer. If you speak a language other than English, Albanian, or Italian, please consider reaching out to us anyway, as we are working on welcoming new clinicians into the practice and will be adding more bilingual clinicians

What Is Culturally-Aware Therapy?

Culturally-aware therapy goes beyond simply “accepting” differences—it actively considers your background, life experiences, and belief systems in every step of the therapeutic process. This means:

Understanding how culture impacts mental health and coping styles
Recognizing and validating diverse perspectives
Creating a safe, non-judgmental space for sensitive cultural topics
Avoiding assumptions and stereotypes

Multilingual Support

We offer therapy in multiple languages so you can express yourself fully and naturally—because healing is easier in the language of your heart. Speaking in your native language can help you:

Communicate emotions more accurately
Build deeper trust with your therapist
Reduce misunderstandings
Feel more at ease during sessions

Who Can Benefit from This Approach

Immigrants and first-generation individuals navigating cultural transitions
People from multicultural families or relationships
Clients experiencing culture-related stress, identity conflicts, or discrimination
Anyone who feels more comfortable communicating in a specific language

Why Choose Liljana’s Practice?

Experienced in cross-cultural counseling
Multilingual therapy options to fit your comfort
A commitment to cultural humility—we learn from you as much as we support you
Trauma-informed care tailored to your unique context