Dr. Saliha Kozan

Whether you’re an expat or immigrant trying to make your journey abroad a successful one while dealing with the stressors of resettlement and adjustment to a new country or an adult third culture kid (ATCK) navigating between different cultures and mindsets… I’ll meet you where you’re today and provide you tools to help you understand yourself and discover your inner strengths. Together, we’ll identify the patterns that are holding you back and we’ll transform your relationship with yourself and others.

I am an international psychologist licensed in Massachusetts and California, United States. I provide psychotherapy for adults through a HIPPA-compliant tele-health platform. I’ve an integrative approach to therapy that blends methods from various therapy models that are trauma-informed and scientifically proven to be effective. These models include psychodynamic/relational therapy, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Tailoring my interventions to your unique needs and goals, I’ll work with you to nurture growth and positive change.

As an immigrant psychologist who lived and worked in three continents, I also consider the impact of social and cultural factors on well-being, and I have a passion for increasing access to mental health services among culturally diverse communities. Specifically, I consider how your context such as your family background; cultural values, beliefs, and worldviews; systems of social injustices and marginalization; and identity-based trauma might influence your life on a daily basis. In our sessions, I’ll intentionally make space for you to have conversations about how these relate to your mental health and overall well-being. We’ll work together to help you heal from the wounds of any type of trauma you might be carrying and become whole again. As we move forward, we’ll also explore how you can use your strengths to get involved in social action for long-lasting change for you and your community. I look forward to connecting with you!