Immigrants & First Generation Individuals
A Safe Space to Honor Your Unique Journey
As an immigrant or first-generation child of immigrants in New York City, you may feel the pull of living between worlds—balancing your cultural roots with the demands of a new life, navigating systemic challenges, or carrying the weight of family expectations.
We offer culturally sensitive therapy in NYC to help you process these experiences, heal from stress or trauma, and embrace your authentic self. We create a warm, affirming space where your story is deeply understood and valued.
My Lived Experience
As a therapist with my own roots as a first generation Greek-American, I know firsthand the complexities of navigating identity, belonging, and resilience in a new world. These experiences shape my work, allowing me to connect deeply with the joys and challenges of immigrant and first-generation life. My journey informs my commitment to immigrant mental health in NYC, ensuring you feel seen, heard, and supported with empathy and cultural humility.
What Does It Mean to Seek Therapy as an Immigrant or First-Generation Individual?
Living in NYC as an immigrant or first-generation individual can be both vibrant and overwhelming. You might face unique challenges like:
Cultural Identity Struggles: Feeling torn between your heritage and your life in NYC.
Acculturation Stress: Adapting to a new culture while staying connected to your roots.
Intergenerational Trauma: Healing from family trauma or migration experiences.
Discrimination: Coping with racism or microaggressions in daily life.
Grief and Loss: Processing the emotional impact of leaving home or family separation.
Pressure to Succeed: Managing expectations as a first-generation individual striving to honor family sacrifices.
Our therapy for immigrants in NYC and first-generation mental health services are designed to help you navigate these challenges with care and resilience.
How Therapy Can Help You
Embrace Your Identity: Find balance and pride in your cultural roots and NYC life.
Heal from Trauma: Process migration-related or intergenerational trauma in a safe space.
Build Coping Tools: Develop strategies for stress, anxiety, or societal pressures.
Strengthen Connections: Navigate family dynamics or intergenerational expectations.
We use evidence-based approaches tailored to your needs, including:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): To manage anxiety, depression, or negative thought patterns.
Narrative Therapy: To reframe your story and celebrate your strengths.
Trauma-Informed Therapy: To address trauma with compassion and safety.
Family Systems Therapy: To explore family dynamics and expectations.