Welcome
Ever feel drained from perpetual conflict with your parents? Maybe you’ve reached a point where you’ve realized you can’t keep having the same conversation, the same arguments, and going down the same shame spiral. Perhaps you’re the eldest child of immigrants or the first-generation of your family born in the States. You may feel caught between your family’s collectivist cultural values and the more individualistic culture around you. Many first-generation individuals find themselves navigating two worlds—carrying family expectations while trying to build a life that feels authentic to them.
It can be a heavy load to bear–at times disappointing your parents who project certain expectations and made tremendous sacrifices to build a better life for your family. I get that. And you’re not alone.
As the daughter of Iranian and Jewish immigrants, I know what it’s like to feel misattuned between very different cultures. Many of us hear messages that we are “not enough” of one identity or “too much” of another. We may struggle with questions of belonging, cultural identity, and how to stay connected to family while also developing independence.
My practice focuses on working with first-generation and multicultural adults who are navigating immigrant family dynamics, intergenerational conflict, identity questions, and boundary setting with parents and loved ones. Many of my clients are entrepreneurs, professionals, and creatives who feel successful in many areas of life—but feel stuck when it comes to family relationships or cultural expectations.
Therapy with me is a space where you don’t have to explain or minimize parts of your identity. My clients often share that they feel relief in having a therapist who understands the cultural nuance behind these experiences. Your identities are not something we tiptoe around in therapy—they are an important part of the work.
Together, we focus on clarifying your values, strengthening your voice, and helping you communicate and set boundaries in ways that feel aligned with who you are. That way, you can have conversations with your parents without shutting down, blowing up, or losing yourself in the process. My goal is to support you in building a life that honors both your autonomy and the relationships that matter to you.
You might resonate with this work if:
-
You’re a first-generation adult navigating immigrant family expectations
-
You feel caught between your family’s cultural values and your own path
-
You struggle with guilt or anxiety when setting boundaries with parents
-
You’re successful in many areas of life but feel stuck in family dynamics
-
You want support navigating identity, culture, and belonging
Clients often describe our work as warm, collaborative, and culturally attuned. I aim to create a space where you can speak openly about family, culture, and identity without needing to translate or explain the nuances behind your experiences. Together we explore patterns, clarify your values, and practice new ways of communicating that feel authentic to you.
If you’re at a point where something needs to change in your relationship with your parents, I’d be happy to connect. You’re welcome to reach out for a consultation to see if working together feels like a good fit.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT AS A POTENTIAL CLIENT?
CLIENTS TYPICALLY REPORT THE FOLLOWING THROUGHOUT THE THERAPEUTIC JOURNEY:
-
Processing Life’s Highs and Lows: Having someone with whom to process the many highs and lows of life.
-
Authenticity in Therapy: Being in a space where they can be their true selves without judgment.
-
Support and Respect: Feeling grateful for a supportive and respectful therapeutic space.
-
Coping Strategies: Developing effective tools to cope with distress.
-
Navigating Cultural Boundaries: Processing the nuances of boundaries as a first-generation individual with values that may conflict with the dominant Western culture.
-
Understanding Origins: Gaining insight into their families of origin.
-
Relationship Dynamics: Understanding intimate relationship patterns and how they correlate with family dynamics.
-
Self-Awareness and Compassion: Experiencing an increase in self-awareness and self-compassion.
-
Addressing Social Issues: Appreciating a space that takes into account the impact of patriarchy and white supremacy.
-
Non-Pathologizing Environment: Being in a space where their intersectionality is respected and not pathologized.
-
Trauma Processing with EMDR: Using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to reduce the emotional charge associated with trauma.
