Bicultural Support Group: Reclaiming Your Authentic Self
For South Asian, Brown, and BIPOC adults seeking to feel more whole and authentic.
Growing up between cultures can be both enriching and challenging. Many bicultural adults find themselves constantly adjusting, showing certain parts of themselves in one environment, and hiding others in another. Over time, this can lead to feeling unsure of who you truly are, or feeling like you’re never fully “enough” in any space.
If you’ve often felt responsible for the well-being of others, avoided sharing your true thoughts to keep the peace, or found it hard to make decisions without second-guessing yourself, you’re not alone. You may notice that you:
Feel guilty or anxious when trying to set boundaries
Take on the role of caretaker in relationships
Struggle to say “no” without overexplaining
Worry about disappointing others, even at the cost of your own needs
Switch between different “versions” of yourself depending on who you’re with
Feel a quiet longing to be fully known and accepted, without having to edit yourself
This 12-week online support group offers a safe, culturally aware space to:
Explore the impact of bicultural identity and family expectations on your sense of self
Learn practical skills for setting healthy boundaries
Build awareness of people-pleasing and self-erasure patterns
Practice expressing your needs without guilt or fear
Connect with others who share similar lived experiences and cultural backgrounds
You deserve to feel at home in yourself — without the constant pressure to perform, please, or adapt. This group is a space to reconnect with your authentic self, honor your cultural heritage, and create relationships where you can be fully seen.
Group Details:
Format: 8 weekly 90-minute sessions via secure video
Who it’s for: South Asian, Brown, and BIPOC adults (21+) navigating bicultural identity, family expectations, and patterns of over-responsibility or people-pleasing
Location: Open to California residents
Facilitator: Sakthi Ramesh, AMFT 155011
I want to invite you into a space where you don’t have to explain your cultural background, your family pressures, or why you feel torn between different versions of yourself. In this group, you’ll be with people who simply get it. You’ll find understanding, shared experiences, and the kind of support that can make healing feel a little lighter and a lot less lonely.
Sakthi Ramesh, AMFT
Sakthi Ramesh MA, AMFT specializing in 2nd Gen, Brown (BIPOC) individuals and couples is registered in California (#155011) and practices under the supervision of HeleneMickey Wilson, PH.D., LMFT, License #49203 through The Art of Guiding Healers and a proud member of the TeenCentered Group of pre-licensed therapists.
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