Therapy for Immigrants and 1st, 2nd, 3rd-Gen

Whether you’ve just started a new life here or have been in this country for years, it’s an emotional journey filled with sacrifice, strength, and silent struggles. The constant translating—language, emotion, identity. The quiet grief for what you left behind. The tug-of-war between who you are, where you're from, and where you’re trying to belong.

I get it—because I’ve lived it, too.

Common Emotional Challenges Immigrants/1st, 2nd, 3rd-Gen Face

  • Chronic anxiety about visa status, deportation, or family separation

  • Experiences of racism and xenophobia, including microaggressions, overt discrimination, or systemic barriers etc.

  • Hypervigilance—always on edge, scanning for threats or judgement

  • Feeling invisible, misunderstood, or stereotyped, even within support systems

  • Fear of speaking up, sharing your story, or accessing resources due to potential consequences

  • Intergenerational stress, as families juggle cultural differences and external pressures (eg.becoming the translator, caretaker)

  • Guilt for “making it” while others back home struggle

Unique Mental Health Challenges Facing Immigrants in Today’s Political Climate

Being an immigrant today means living with a sense of uncertainty that goes beyond just paperwork. The current political climate—with changing immigration laws, increased enforcement, and public hostility—can shatter your sense of safety. This violation of your basic feeling of security impacts not only your mind but your whole body and daily life.

Many immigrants carry deep anxiety and fear—not only about their own future but also about the safety of their families and communities. Whether you’ve just arrived or have lived here for years, this ongoing stress can deeply affect your mental health and well-being.

At Moment, we stand firmly with immigrant communities and are committed to providing compassionate, culturally sensitive support to help you reclaim your sense of safety and healing.

How Therapy Can Help

As immigrant myself, I understand that immigration isn’t just a one-time move—it’s a lifelong process that affects our identity, relationships, and mental health in deep and complex ways.

Together in therapy, we can:

  • Process trauma related to discrimination and macro instability

  • Rebuild a sense of safety and self-worth

  • Develop tools to manage anxiety, fear, and the emotional toll of current uncertainties

  • Affirm your cultural identity and find strength in your heritage

  • Empower your voice to advocate for yourself and your community

  • Connect with others who understand your experiences

This is a safe space where you don’t have to explain everything—I get it.