Acculturation Issues of 1st Generation Immigrants [transcript][audio]

Guest: Aida Vazin

Presenter: Neal Howard

Guest Bio: Aida specializes in hypnotherapy, couples counseling, and stress management. She also works with 1st generation immigrants that are struggling to adapt to the lifestyle of the United States while trying to balance the expectations and obligations of their family. She provides high quality care with a focus on personalized navigation from difficult situations to the desired outcomes her clients are seeking. Her goal is to empower her clients with the tools they need to make lasting changes. As such, her clients view her as part of their support system and feel very comfortable with her. According to Aida, “I value the trust my clients place in me.” A strong believer in a balanced lifestyle, Aida enjoys spending time with her loved ones, exploring fitness trends, and traveling across the world. She studied at UCLA and the Chicago School of Professional Psychology with emphasis in psychology, sociology and cultural anthropology. She is fluent in Farsi and Spanish.

Segment overview: Aida Vazin, MA, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist – with GPS Counselor.  She is here to discuss 1st generation immigrants that are struggling to adapt to the lifestyle and social environment of the United States while trying to balance the expectations and obligations imposed by their family of origin.