A Place Where Your Story Matters
Feeling caught between cultures, carrying unspoken grief, or struggling with past wounds can be exhausting—especially when those closest to you don’t fully understand your experience. Sometimes, the tension isn’t just between you and the world but within your own family, where differing cultural values create pressure, guilt, or misunderstanding. Learning to set boundaries and advocate for yourself without feeling like you’re betraying your roots is challenging—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I help individuals process these struggles, find inner peace, and, if they choose, reconnect with their faith in a way that feels authentic. Together, we’ll create space for healing, self-discovery, and balance between honoring your roots and embracing your true self.
Personal Therapy:
I provide a compassionate and supportive space for individuals navigating grief and loss, especially when shaped by cultural identity, spiritual beliefs, or unique personal experiences. My work often focuses on helping those experiencing:
Grief & Loss
Grief that feels stigmatized, misunderstood or overlooked, such as losses of identity, community, or faith
Cultural Identity
Cultural challenges that impact your sense of belonging or self
Experiences
Life transitions that bring uncertainty or profound change
Spirituality
Spiritual struggles, including a desire to rebuild your connection with God
Therapy With Others:
Not every struggle is yours alone. You may find yourself in need of counseling with your spouse or a select few other people in your life. I can help you examine your communication channels and guide everyone down that healing path.
Couples
Couples therapy offers a supportive space to strengthen your relationship, improve communication, and rebuild trust
Group Therapy
Group therapy offers a unique opportunity for healing and growth in a compassionate, supportive environment
Learn more about Meaningful Therapy Services in Florida.
Our Approach
Life can feel incredibly heavy, especially when you’re navigating the complexities of grief, cultural challenges, inner conflicts, or spiritual struggles. Whether you’re dealing with the weight of loss, trauma, church hurt, or the emotional strain of balancing multiple cultural identities, it’s easy to feel stuck and unsure of how to move forward.
Discover more about our approach to your healing.
Narrative Therapy
We’ll uncover your inner strengths and rewrite your narrative in a way that reflects hope, clarity, and your unique potential for growth.
Accelerated Resolution Therapy
Together, we’ll work to transform the weight of past experiences into resilience and clarity, empowering you to move forward with renewed purpose and emotional well-being.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
By learning how to regulate emotional responses and strengthen your emotional resilience, you’ll gain the tools to navigate life’s challenges with greater balance and control.
Gottman Method For Couples
By focusing on deepening understanding, strengthening emotional bonds, and fostering mutual respect, this approach helps couples create healthier, more fulfilling relationships that can withstand life’s challenges.
Christian Counseling
Christian counseling integrates psychological principles with biblical teachings to support clients in addressing life’s challenges while nurturing their faith and emotional well-being
At Meaningful Therapy, our mission is to provide compassionate and culturally sensitive support for individuals navigating grief and loss, particularly when it is overlooked or misunderstood. We specialize in helping people navigate grief shaped by cultural identity, spiritual beliefs, and personal experiences—including unacknowledged losses like those of community, identity, or faith. Through a trauma-informed, personalized, and evidence-based approach, we are committed to honoring your story, embracing your values, and empowering you to heal and find meaning in the midst of loss.
Meet Daiana Bernard
My name is Daiana (pronounced Diana), and I specialize in helping individuals navigate grief, cultural identity, and spiritual struggles. As a child of immigrants who has faced these challenges myself, I bring a deep understanding and passion for supporting others on their journey toward healing.
Through warm, client-centered therapy, I help clients process grief, honor their cultural roots, set healthy boundaries, and rebuild their connection with God. Whether you’re grieving a loss, feeling disconnected, or navigating cultural expectations, I’m here to guide you toward emotional and spiritual well-being.
I offer in-person and telehealth therapy in Florida, providing flexible, compassionate care to meet your needs. Let’s work together to help you heal, grow, and find peace.
Start by asking a few questions
You don’t need all the answers to begin. Just start by sharing what’s on your mind—what you’re feeling and experiencing. Together, we can figure out a path that works for you and get you moving forward in the right direction.
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