Cross Cultural Expressions

Cross Cultural Expressions is a US nonprofit organization with the mission of celebrating diversity as a means to unite people. The organization aims to bridge cultural gaps and enhance the human experience by providing culturally competent services.

Mission and Vision

Cross Cultural Expressions envisions a world where diversity is celebrated, and its mission is to increase dialogue and understanding by uplifting individuals and communities through therapy, education, and the arts. It strives to enhance the human experience while cultivating healthy, balanced, empowered individuals and families[1][2].

Programs and Services

One of the organization's key achievements is the Cross Cultural Expressions Community Counseling Center (CCECCC). This center provides culturally sensitive therapeutic support to its patients and trains other clinicians to do the same. The services include individual, couple, and family therapy[1][2].

Multicultural Counseling

The organization addresses cultural stigma surrounding psychotherapy by offering services that are linguistically proficient in multiple languages, including Persian (Farsi), Russian, Spanish, and English. It serves diverse communities in Los Angeles, focusing on underrepresented populations such as the LGBTQ community, older adults, and children/adolescents[2]. The counseling approach focuses on strengths rather than pathology, emphasizing wellness over illness.

Impact and Recognition

Cross Cultural Expressions is recognized for its culturally competent community counseling, making it one of the most effective centers in the Los Angeles area[2]. The organization has earned a 3/4 Star rating on Charity Navigator, indicating its contributions to the community through dedicated charitable work[3].

Partnerships and Community Engagement

Cross Cultural Expressions collaborates with other organizations to raise awareness and understanding within communities. For instance, it partners with educational institutions to promote cultural unity and mental health awareness[4].

This nonprofit organization continues to work towards creating a more connected and unified world by celebrating diversity and serving diverse communities.