Therapy for those living between worlds: Immigrants, Racialized individuals, and Families rooted in collective strength and quiet resilience
Culturally Rooted, Trauma-Informed & Spiritually Sensitive Therapy
Healing that honours your roots, your roles, and your quiet strength.
Life between worlds can be heavy. You may be carrying family expectations, navigating cultural shifts, or holding grief and identity questions that don’t always have space to be spoken. Here, you don’t have to do it alone. At LHC Wellness, your whole story is seen—your culture, your spirit, your resilience, and your quiet struggles. We offer culturally sensitive therapy and support to individuals, couples, and families whose lives are shaped by migration, collective responsibility, and quiet resilience.
Whether you’re working through trauma, relationship struggles, or the weight of being “the strong one,” this is a space for clarity, healing, and reconnection. You don’t have to choose between your heritage and your well-being—you can have both.
Hello! I’m glad you’re here!
I’m Berline, the Founder of Luminary Hope Counselling & Wellness Services. I’m a psychotherapist, neuroscientist, and educator deeply committed to supporting individuals, Couples, and families whose lives are shaped by migration, collective responsibility, and quiet resilience.
I chose the name Luminary Hope Counselling because it reflects what I want every client to find in our work together: light in the darkness, hope in the struggle, and the strength to keep moving forward. It’s a name that holds space for pain and possibility. For the past and the future. For who you are and who you're becoming.
As an immigrant, I’ve witnessed firsthand how culturally mismatched or limited therapy services can leave immigrants, people of color, and spiritual individuals feeling unseen or misunderstood. This inspired me to create a therapeutic space where cultural roots are not only accepted but also honored—and where healing encompasses the mind, body, community, and spirit.
At Luminary Hope Counselling, our goal is not just to reduce distress—but to help you reconnect with your values, restore balance, and rediscover your inner light. You don’t have to fit into a mold to heal. You need the proper support.
Together, Luminary Hope is about helping you reconnect with your light—your identity, your purpose, your courage—while honoring the cultural and spiritual roots that shape your path.
At Luminary Hope, you don’t have to choose between your culture and your well-being. You can have both.
Our areas of expertise
Anxiety, Stress & Burnout
Managing the mental and physical toll of ongoing stress, high expectations, and caregiving responsibilities.
Relationship Conflicts
Healing conflicts and misunderstandings across generations, cultures, and relationships.
Identity & Belonging Confusion
Finding clarity and confidence when living between cultures or holding multiple roles.
Divorce, Loss & Life Transitions
Compassionate guidance through loss, separation, or major changes, helping clients rebuild hope and resilience.
Intergenerational trauma & PTSD
Processing and healing from past experiences of violence, instability, or emotional harm.
Trauma & Sexual Abuse
Healing from painful experiences and rebuilding a sense of safety, self-worth, and empowerment in your life and relationships.
Grief, Loss & Cultural Bereavement
Honouring and working through losses, including loved ones, traditions, and community ties.
Immigration & Cultural Adjustment
Navigating the emotional, social, and practical challenges of adapting to life in a new country while honouring your roots.
Parenting Across Cultures
Supporting parents as they adapt their parenting styles to new cultural norms without losing core values.
Spirituality & Faith-Related Concerns
Exploring and integrating spiritual beliefs, struggles, and questions into the healing process.
Depression & Postpartum Depression
Overcoming feelings of sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness, and navigating the emotional challenges that can follow childbirth.
Women’s issues & Menopausal Transitions
Sensitive support for the emotional and relational changes that accompany menopause and midlife.
Self-Esteem & Personal Growth
Strengthening confidence, self-worth, and personal empowerment to live more authentically.
Neurodiverse Support - Autism & ADHD
Compassionate strategies to help navigate daily challenges, build on strengths, and foster self-acceptance.
How Can We Help You?
At LHC Wellness, your story, culture, and spirit are welcomed
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Individual Therapy
For adults navigating life transitions, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, identity confusion, self-esteem, or trauma
You may experience:
Feeling overwhelmed by sadness, anxiety, or emptiness
Struggling to find joy or motivation
Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
Stuck in negative or confusing thoughts
Trouble sleeping or constant fatigue
Unexplained aches, appetite, or weight changes
Withdrawing from loved ones or activities
Avoiding important tasks or reminders of pain
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Couples Therapy
For couples struggling with communication, disconnection, trust, or cultural/value differences
You may experience:Difficulty expressing feelings or needs
Growing emotional distance or disconnection
Struggles with building or rebuilding trust
Conflicts rooted in cultural or value differences
Feeling misunderstood or unheard by your partner
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Family Therapy
For families experiencing intergenerational conflict, parenting challenges, or cultural tension
You may experience:Frequent misunderstandings or disagreements across generations
Challenges in setting or maintaining boundaries
Stress around balancing cultural traditions with new values
Feeling disconnected or unheard within the family
Difficulty navigating differing expectations between parents and children
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Parents Support
For parents wanting to raise confident, well-adjusted children while honoring cultural roots
You may experience:Uncertainty about balancing cultural values with modern parenting
Challenges in fostering children’s independence and self-esteem
Concerns about your child’s identity and sense of belonging
Struggles with communication between generations
Desire for tools and strategies to support your family’s growth
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Educational Community Workshops
For individuals and families navigating cultural adjustment and daily life challenges
You may experience:
Stress and uncertainty about adapting to a new society
Feeling torn between cultural traditions and new ways of living
Struggles with identity, belonging, or being misunderstood
Challenges in balancing family expectations with personal growth
A desire for tools to strengthen resilience, mental health, and confidence in everyday life
Begin your Journey at LHC Wellness
For a Brighter & Happier Life
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Step 1: Find Your Therapist
Browse our team profiles to learn about each therapist’s approach and areas of expertise. This helps you see who may be the best fit for your needs.
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Step 2: Schedule a Free Consultation
Book a free 15-minute consultation online. This is your chance to ask questions, share what you’re looking for, and see if the therapist feels like the right match.
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Step 3: Book Your First Appointment
Once you’ve found the right fit, you can book your first session. We’ll begin with an intake session to understand your concerns, history, and goals.