ABSTRACT
Migrant populations within the United States are a widely diverse group with challenging and complex problems, yet therapists are rarely trained in the intricacies of this complex population. Migrants can be divided into several legal status groups with varying purposes for migration, including economic benefits, family reunification, or humanitarian issues. Since demographic factors can vary widely, several case studies are offered. While most migrants are psychologically resilient, they may experience a variety of concrete, emotional, and psychological stresses. Psychiatric pathology experienced by these groups may include anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. This chapter addresses the unique issues faced by migrants that may appear in the therapeutic environment, and it identifies best practices which address both cultural humility and the ORCA-Stance.
