Unorthodox Therapy Celebrates Khmer New Year with City Leaders and Honors 50 Years Since Fall of Phnom Penh

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 2025
Contact: Terry Cleland
Email: info@unorthodoxtherapy.org

Unorthodox Therapy Joins Senator Nikil Saval and Councilmember Rue Landau to Celebrate Khmer New Year and Reflect on the 50th Anniversary of the Fall of Phnom Penh

Philadelphia, PA – On [Insert Date], Unorthodox Therapy proudly joined Senator Nikil Saval and Councilmember At-Large Rue Landau to celebrate Khmer New Year with the Cambodian-American community in Philadelphia. The event was not only a joyful cultural gathering but also a solemn commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Fall of Phnom Penh, a pivotal moment that marked the beginning of the Khmer Rouge genocide and deeply impacted families across the Cambodian diaspora.

The celebration served as a powerful reminder of the resilience, strength, and cultural pride of the Cambodian community. As a nonprofit led by Cambodian-American founder Mony McCarty, Unorthodox Therapy is committed to preserving cultural identity while advocating for mental health and healing—especially for communities shaped by historical trauma.

"It was an honor to stand with leaders like Senator Saval and Councilmember Landau as we celebrated Khmer culture and remembered the unimaginable pain of 1975," said Mony McCarty. "This moment was about bridging generations, preserving our roots, and creating healing spaces for our people."

Unorthodox Therapy continues to serve as a beacon for trauma-informed mental health care rooted in culture, identity, and storytelling. Events like this allow for meaningful visibility and connection while paving the way for future collaboration with city and state leaders.

For more information about Unorthodox Therapy’s work in the Cambodian community and beyond, visit unorthodoxtherapy.org or contact info@unorthodoxtherapy.org.