In What Ways Does Culture Shape Therapy
Culture sits at the center of how people think, feel, and behave each day. When therapy enters the room, culture comes with it, shaping expectations and emotional language. A psychologist cannot treat every client with the same universal script. Instead, cultural values influence both the style and the depth of clinical dialogue. Therapy becomes not just about science but about respect for lived experience. Without cultural awareness, psychology risks becoming disconnected from the human reality it aims to heal.

Framing identity through traditions
Every culture carries patterns of family life, honor codes, and communal identity. These traditions influence how people express grief, anger, or even resilience under stress. A therapist must decode these traditions to understand why a client reacts a certain way. For example, collectivist backgrounds may prioritize group stability over...







