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Are you feeling persistently sad, empty, or hopeless? Do you find these feelings are compounded by the pressure to maintain a "perfect" image in your community?

Cultural-Sensitive Depression Therapy in Texas

Are you experiencing…

  • Feeling trapped between cultural expectations and personal desires

  • Guilt or shame for not meeting family or community standards

  • Struggles with the "model minority" myth and its impact on mental health

  • Difficulty expressing emotions due to cultural stigma around mental health

  • Feeling isolated or misunderstood by both your cultural community and broader society

  • Perfectionism is driven by family and cultural pressures

  • A loss of connection to your cultural roots or identity

You may be experiencing depression through the complex lens of a South Asian American or immigrant experience

Our unique approach to depression treatment recognizes and honors your cultural background while helping you find relief and renewed purpose.

  • Develop realistic coping strategies that align with your culture

  • Learn to set realistic boundaries with family while maintaining respectful relationships

  • Understand and challenge negative thought patterns influenced by cultural expectations

  • Reconnect with your cultural identity in a way that feels authentic and empowering

  • Improve self-esteem and reduce feelings of worthlessness

  • Navigate the complexities of being bicultural without compromising your mental health

Healing from depression isn't just about managing symptoms – it's about addressing the root causes, including cultural and family factors that may be contributing to your distress.

THERAPISTS WHO WORK WITH DEPRESSION

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Parthi B. Patel

Bengali speaking counselor that offer therapy services in The Woodlands, Texas
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Ayesha Kadri

Ayesha Youngblood

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Samantha Wong

Under the supervision of Lacee Lovely Lawson, M.S., LPC-Supervisor (License #73044)

Pakistani therapist that speaks Hindi.

Ursela Sultan

Under the supervision of Lacee Lovely Lawson, M.S., LPC-Supervisor (License #73044)

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Our Team

At Intentional Therapy PLLC, we specialize in providing culturally-attuned, non-traditional therapy for BIPOC individuals, particularly those from South and East Asian backgrounds. Founded in March 2021 by Parthi B. Patel, a first-generation South Asian American, our practice understands the unique challenges faced by first- and second-generation individuals, such as bi-cultural identity struggles and intergenerational trauma.

We’ve created a space where you don’t have to explain your culture—our therapists ‘just get it,’ because we’ve lived it.

We have since expanded our practice to include other mental health professionals. Each of our therapists has unique areas of specialization and expertise, allowing us to collaborate and provide a range of care to individuals, couples, families, and organizations.”

Schedule a Free Initial Consultation

If you're a new client, we invite you to schedule a free consultation, so we can talk through an intentional path to meet your mental health goals and live a balanced life.