Dr. Kiley Dunne Lizama

Hi! I’m Dr. Kiley, co-founder of Diaspora Therapy Group. Drawing from my multicultural background and biracial identity, I hold a deep appreciation for embracing diverse cultures and affirming gender identities. Having grown up in Uganda, a nation steeped in rich cultural heritage, I had the privilege of being immersed in a tapestry of customs, norms, and traditions. My personal narrative is woven with threads of trans-generational trauma; my mother emerged as a survivor of Ethiopia’s 1970s violent revolution, my father navigated his upbringing in Ireland during “the Troubles,” and my stepmother’s formative years were marked by the Yugoslav ethnic conflicts and genocide. These narratives have indelibly shaped my perspective, fostering a profound respect for global human experiences. I have witnessed firsthand how the ripples of trauma can impact family dynamics and echo across generations, sometimes fostering unhealthy patterns. These experiences have deeply seeded in me a reverence for individual diversities and journeys.

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