Cultural Mental Health at House of Wellness
Mental health doesn’t exist in a vacuum — it’s shaped by culture, identity, language, family expectations, and lived experience. At House of Wellness, we honor the way your background informs your beliefs, your stressors, and your healing. You don’t have to explain or justify your cultural identity here — it’s respected, understood, and welcomed.
Dr. Maniar offers culturally responsive care for individuals across California who may feel unseen or misunderstood in traditional mental health settings. As an empathetic and thoughtful provider, she understands how layered and complex mental health can be when it’s tied to issues of belonging, generational expectations, or identity-based stress.
Navigating Mental Health Within Your Cultural Context
Many people grow up in families or communities where mental health isn’t openly discussed — or where seeking support may be misunderstood as weakness, failure, or disloyalty. You may carry:
We provide a supportive, inclusive space to unpack these experiences without having to translate who you are or where you come from.
Immigrant & First-Generation Mental Health
If you are an immigrant or first-generation American, you may feel like you’re living between two worlds — balancing cultural heritage with new societal expectations. This can lead to identity confusion, anxiety, burnout, or a deep sense of isolation. We help you process these complex layers, reconnect with your values, and strengthen your emotional resilience.
Racial & Ethnic Identity Stress
Experiencing racism, colorism, xenophobia, or microaggressions can take a toll on mental health. These aren’t minor experiences — they’re chronic stressors that deserve serious, compassionate care. We provide a safe space to explore the emotional impact of systemic injustice and help you find grounding and healing without minimizing your truth.
Faith, Family, and Mental Health
Cultural expectations around faith, gender roles, caregiving, and family loyalty often play a significant role in how emotional distress is experienced — and how it’s handled. We respect your values while helping you find ways to care for yourself that don’t require abandoning your identity.
Our Approach
Dr. Maniar listens first — without assumptions, without stereotypes, and without pathologizing cultural norms. Whether you’re navigating cultural grief, identity transitions, or simply want care that sees all of you, we offer:
You Deserve Mental Health Care That Feels Like Home
At House of Wellness, your story doesn’t need to be simplified or stripped of its cultural context. We’re here to hold space for all of it — with deep respect and genuine curiosity. Your roots are part of your strength, and we’ll support you in growing from them.