Therapy for Expats and International Professionals

Here, but not home

Reach out

You breathe a sigh of relief when your plane lands in your home country. The sound of your mother tongue, the familiar smells, the comfort of home - you wish you could bottle that feeling and carry it with you.

But soon, something shifts. The slang feels foreign, the cultural references unfamiliar. You begin to feel like a stranger in your own country. The irony? You’ve grown comfortable everywhere—but don’t feel fully rooted anywhere.

In D.C., your close-knit group of friends offers comfort. Speaking your native language with them softens the loneliness.

You cook the dishes you grew up with, hoping to give this part of you to your children. But your kids don’t always share your tastes—or the connection those meals represent. It can sting when even your child sees you as a foreigner.

Maybe your current challenges don’t seem directly related to relocation—after all, it’s been years. You’re focused on your job, your relationships, your parenting. Still, there’s an undercurrent of disconnection, a struggle to feel grounded in who you are and where you are.

That’s where I come in.

As a therapist who works with expats, I understand how layered this experience can be. Together, we can explore how your past and present intersect, and help you reconnect with your sense of self.

Whether you're navigating transitions, identity questions, or long-standing emotional patterns, therapy can help you untangle what's weighing you down and move toward clarity, resilience, and connection.