Support that understands your cultural roots.
Therapy for children of immigrants in NYC
Holding it all together—often alone and exhausted
Many children of immigrants, especially eldest daughters, grow up learning to anticipate others’ needs, carry responsibility early, and stay strong. Even when you “do everything right,” it’s common to struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, and burnout.
You may experience:
Feeling responsible for everyone else’s emotions, needs, or stability
Being the “good one,” the helper, translator, or fixer
Guilt or discomfort when trying to rest or slow down
Pressure to succeed—not just for yourself, but for your family
Difficulty setting boundaries without feeling selfish, ungrateful, or disloyal
Feeling torn between honoring your culture and honoring your own needs
You’re ready for support that understands where you come from
How therapy works
You can learn to understand your patterns, heal at the root, and experience lasting change
For many eldest daughters and children of immigrants, anxiety is shaped by growing up between cultures and learning to be capable, responsible, and emotionally aware from a young age.
In therapy, we’ll work on tools to help you manage anxiety in the present, while also exploring how childhood experiences and cultural values around hard work, strength, and perseverance may still influence how you relate to yourself.
Together, we’ll gently unpack patterns such as perfectionism or self-criticism—honoring what they once protected, while helping you develop a more compassionate and supportive relationship with yourself.
By addressing these experiences at the root, therapy can help you feel more grounded, connected, and at ease, so you can move through life with less pressure and more self-trust.
Individual therapy can help you…
Stop feeling responsible for everyone else’s emotions and well-being
Make sense of your experiences by exploring generational patterns, family roles, and cultural context
Honor your culture without abandoning yourself
Release guilt around rest, boundaries, and choosing your own needs
Loosen the belief that your worth comes from being strong, capable, or successful
Feel safe softening, asking for support, and not having it all together
Frequently asked questions about therapy
FAQs
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Visit my About Me page to learn more about my personal and professional journey working with children of immigran. Learn more.
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My office is located in the Flatiron area of Manhattan.
Additionally, I can see clients virtually throughout California and New York. Learn more.
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Contact me to schedule a free consultation call to get started. We’ll make sure I am the right therapist for your goals and answer any questions you have. Learn more.
Children of Immigrants Therapy in Flatiron Manhattan
I provide therapy in my Flatiron Manhattan office, located at 928 Broadway, Suite 900, near Union Square and Madison Square Park. I work with adults and teens navigating the unique experiences that can come with being a child of immigrants, including anxiety, perfectionism, guilt, people-pleasing, identity struggles, and feeling caught between cultures.
My approach integrates parts work, EMDR, somatic approaches, and relational therapy to help clients understand these patterns with compassion and create change at the root. I offer in-person therapy in Manhattan and virtual therapy throughout New York and California.