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Dr. Meli Leilani Devencenzi

My approach to therapy: I utilize a relational/cultural framework that aims to recenter and reindigenize mental health/well-being through authentic connection, decreasing stigma, and increasing your trust within yourself and deeper ways of knowing.

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Find Pacific Islander Therapists & Counselors in Lancaster, OH.

Looking for a Pacific Islander Therapist? You’re Not Alone.

Many people seek a therapist who understands their cultural background and lived experience. If you identify as having Pacific Islander heritage—whether Native Hawaiian, Samoan, Chamorro, Tongan, Fijian, or from another part of Oceania—working with a therapist who shares or respects your cultural roots can make a meaningful difference.

Whether you’re navigating family expectations, colonial trauma, cultural identity, or the pressures of being underrepresented, your preference for a culturally aligned therapist is important—and deserves to be honored.

Wherever you are in Lancaster, OH, Mental Health Match can help you find a Pacific Islander therapist who aligns with your needs and values.

Why Choose a Pacific Islander Therapist?

You don’t need to justify wanting a Pacific Islander therapist. But here are a few reasons why others from the Pacific Islander community have found it meaningful:

  • Cultural understanding and shared values – A Pacific Islander therapist may be familiar with the values, traditions, and community dynamics that shape your life.
  • Less need to explain yourself – You may not have to translate your traditions, humor, or struggles—or explain how cultural silence around mental health has shaped your journey.
  • Recognition of generational and historical trauma – A Pacific Islander therapist may better understand the impact of colonization, displacement, and cultural loss—and how these intersect with mental health today.
  • Comfort, trust, and representation – You may feel safer discussing sensitive topics—like identity, family expectations, or experiences of racism—with someone who shares aspects of your background, allowing for deeper, more open conversations.

Every person’s healing journey is unique. While shared cultural identity can be powerful, other factors—like your therapist’s style, training, and personality—are just as important when finding a therapist. Learn more about how to choose the right therapist for you.

How to Find a Pacific Islander Therapist

You don’t have to navigate this alone. Mental Health Match makes it easy to connect with licensed Pacific Islander therapists who are ready to support you. Browse providers above, or take our free survey to get matched with a therapist who’s right for you.


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