To Cut Off Ties or Not To Cut Off Ties With Family? How Therapy Can Help
Should I Cut Off Ties With My Family? How Therapy Can Help You Decide
DEAR Therapy Readers,
To cut off or not to cut off family ties? That's the question, isn't it?
It's one of the most common questions our clients and community members bring to therapy. It comes up most for people with a long history of conflict and complicated relationships with their nuclear and extended family.
Dear Therapy Now Accepts MassHealth & WellSense
Dear Therapy now accepts MassHealth and WellSense. Culturally responsive telehealth therapy in Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean & more across Massachusetts.
OCD in South Asian Communities (Compassionate, Creative Strategies)
OCD can look different in South Asian families. Pragati Jaiswal, M.A. offers culturally responsive care that honors faith, language, and migration stories. Her approach includes paced ERP, IFS parts work, expressive arts, and somatic tools. Learn how therapy can separate devotion from fear, reduce shame, and support healing with dignity and choice.
How Birth Trauma Intersects with Race and Migration
Birth trauma is not only a personal experience, it’s cultural and systemic. This article explores how racism, migration, and gender shape postpartum care and how culturally grounded therapy supports healing for Black, immigrant, and gender-expansive parents in Massachusetts.
Expressive Arts Therapy for South Asian Diaspora Grief in Boston
For South Asians in Boston navigating diaspora grief, expressive arts therapy offers a way to heal through creativity and care. Pragati Jaiswal integrates art, movement, and story in sessions that honor culture, identity, and the body’s wisdom. Learn how therapy can help you find belonging again.
Online Perinatal and Postpartum Therapy for Black, Immigrant, and Multicultural Parents in Massachusetts
Postpartum healing has always been communal. We explore how colonization, medical systems, and social pressure impact new parents today, and how culturally grounded therapy can rebuild support, rest, and connection in the postpartum journey.
Free Download: Creative Art Therapy Tools for Trauma & Identity
A free, trauma-informed art therapy toolkit created with care for BIPOC, queer, immigrant, and neurodivergent communities. Grounded in creativity and cultural responsiveness, this guide includes prompts, visuals, and reflection tools for therapists, community workers, and individuals who believe in healing beyond words.
Top 7 BIPOC and AAPI Mental Health Clinics serving Massachusetts
Looking for culturally responsive therapy in Massachusetts? Explore 7 trusted BIPOC and AAPI mental health care clinics offering care in Mandarin, Cantonese, and virtual formats.
Therapy for Asian Americans in Massachusetts: What to Expect
Looking for therapy for Asian Americans in Massachusetts? Learn what to expect from culturally responsive care at Dear Therapy®, a virtual practice serving clients across MA in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and more.
5 Steps to Self-Compassion for AAPI Individuals
Explore 5 practical steps to develop self-compassion for AAPI individuals. Improve mental wellness and emotional well-being with these easy-to-follow tips.
5 Tips for American Born AAPI Diaspora to Thrive During the Holidays
For American-born AAPI individuals, the holiday season can bring unique challenges. In this guide, discover five essential tips for thriving during the holiday season, including setting boundaries, creating your own traditions, embracing cultural conflicts, and letting go of perfectionism. Whether you’re balancing family roles or redefining the season for yourself, these insights will help you find joy and connection.
5 Strategies to Set Healthy Boundaries: Second-Generation AAPI Edition
Discover 5 key strategies to set healthy boundaries with compassion for second-generation AAPI community members. Learn how to prioritize mental health and improve relationships within family and cultural dynamics.
5 Strategies for Second-Generation AAPI to Align Career Goals with Personal Values
Explore how second-generation AAPI professionals can balance career success with cultural identity. Learn strategies to reflect on personal values, navigate family expectations, and commit to lifelong learning.