Inna Zusman, LGPC, NCC
Bilingual (EN/RU) Couple & Family Therapist
Helping multicultural families reconnect
- across languages, cultures and emotions​​
Multicultural Relationships
Multicultural relationships often struggle not because of lack of love, but because partners were shaped by different languages, cultures, and family systems
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I work with couples and families whose relationships are influenced by immigration, cultural transition, and intergenerational experience. My focus is on helping people understand each other beyond words — and rebuild connection where misunderstandings, distance, or chronic conflict have taken over.
Couples with a Russian-Speaking Partner
When one partner grew up in a Russian-speaking culture and the other did not, conflicts often escalate around tone, emotions, and expectations. I help couples translate meaning—not just words—and rebuild safety in communication.
Cross-Cultural Couples
Partners may share a language but not the same cultural assumptions about closeness, roles, money, or family loyalty. I help couples slow down conflict, understand cultural differences, and build new shared agreements that work in real life.
Adult Children
of Immigrants & Their Parents
Immigration often shifts family roles, expectations, and power dynamics. I work with adult children and parents navigating guilt, boundaries, loyalty, and cultural misunderstandings—helping families rebuild connection without losing themselves.