real talk
real therapy
real change
for the modern woman
between worlds
what shaped you still shapes you.
too much for one world. not enough for the other.
you’ve sat at the table in both worlds and felt like a guest in each one.
you didn’t choose all of who you became.
some of it was shaped by what was required of you.
some by what was taken from those who came before you.
somewhere along the way, the language was lost. or the traditions faded. stories untold.
or maybe the culture was always there – loud, present, full – and what got lost was you, somewhere inside of it.
and somehow the weight of it all remained.
that’s not yours to carry alone.
“when cultural identity goes unexamined, it doesn’t just feel uncomfortable. it shows up in your body, your relationships, your sense of what you’re allowed to want”
maybe you’ve quietly wondered why the anxiety, the sadness, the exhaustion never quite made sense on their own –
like there’s a piece of the story that’s missing…
online
therapy
for women between worlds
I’m Cecilia Spero, licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist. My own experience navigating the space between cultures inspired my career – and over 10 years of clinical work with women of color has deepened it. I’ve spent my career helping women navigate it, grow through it, and thrive.
I specialize in working with women navigating cultural identify – women who feel disconnected from a culture they love but feel they can’t fully claim, and women who feel overwhelmed by a culture’s expectations and are trying to find themselves within it.
I use evidence-based approaches – CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and strength-based work – as a foundation, not a script. I also draw from philosophy and deeper pattern work to examine identity, meaning, and the stories shaping your life.
Together we work through the anxiety, depression, self-doubt, and stuck patterns that emerge when cultural identity goes unexamined – and we build toward something better.
This work is direct, conversational, and grounded in solid clinical training and real experience.
“the in-between isn’t a problem to be solved. it’s a place
that shapes you in ways that are both challenging and extraordinary.”
conversations that create change
anxiety. depression. people-pleasing. perfectionism.
the exhaustion of never feeling like enough.
real talk starts with naming what’s actually going on – and for so many women, it traces back to culture: who you were taught to be, and what it’s cost you to become her.
real work. real topics.
- rediscovering or reclaiming your cultural heritage
- understanding why the language or traditions were lost – and what to do with that
- releasing the shame of not feeling “enough” within your culture
- deciding which traditions and values you actually want to carry forward
- finding your own identity outside of your family’s or culture’s expectations
- understanding how cultural messaging shaped your anxiety, your relationships, your sense of worth
choose you.
therapy for women in California navigating cultural identity and the space between worlds.
free 15-minute consultation
by phone or secure video
You’ll be directed to my secure client portal. Select “I’m a new client” to book.
Cecilia Spero, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
California License #74879
I do not provide crisis services. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, call 911.