Online Therapy for Children of Immigrants

NYC, New Jersey, and surrounding areas. Statewide New York + New Jersey

Adult child of immigrant in nyc reflecting after online therapy

Mental Health for Children of Immigrants

  • Do you feel caught between your family’s expectations and the life you want for yourself?

  • Have you spent years trying to be the “good child” or make your family proud?

  • Are you struggling to set boundaries without feeling guilty or selfish?

  • Do you find yourself wondering what you actually want, separate from what others expect of you?

Growing up as the child of immigrants can mean learning early on to be responsible, successful, and mindful of the sacrifices your family made for you. Maybe you learned to put your family first, avoid disappointing others, or be the person everyone could count on. As you grow older, you may find yourself wondering where your own wants and needs fit into all of this. Therapy can be a space to explore the expectations you've carried, make sense of your cultural identity, and learn how to honor your family while also making room for a life that feels like your own.

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