1st & 2nd Generation Immigrants

Virtual therapy in Ontario

“It can be difficult to uphold respect for our parents when we feel emotionally drained by them.”

– Alia Siddiqi, MC, RP

Your family’s expectations feel like a weight you carry every day.

Maybe your parents keep asking when you’re getting married. And no matter how much you achieve, it never feels like it’s enough.

At the same time, the constant family conflict—your mom using you as her therapist, and all the cultural “rules”—leaves you drained.

You’re tired of living in the shadow of rules and wounds passed down through generations.

And deep down, you’re afraid that if you don’t break these patterns, they’ll follow you into your own relationships.

You DON’T have to choose between your family and yourself.

Imagine setting boundaries that actually stick—where you can care for your family without feeling like you have to sacrifice yourself.

You’re no longer replaying family conflicts in your head or carrying guilt every time you make a choice for yourself.

You’re finally making decisions that align with your values—without feeling like you’re betraying your family or your culture.

We get it because we’ve been there.

You don’t have to explain the pressure, the guilt, or why it’s so hard to say no—we already understand.

We know what it’s like to live between two worlds, juggling family expectations and your own dreams.

We’ll help you untangle generational patterns, create boundaries that feel doable, and build a relationship with your family that doesn’t feel like a constant battle.

Who this type of therapy is for:

→ People juggling family expectations while trying to live their own lives.

→ 1st and 2nd generation immigrants navigating cultural and generational divides.

→ Anyone feeling trapped by family dynamics or carrying the emotional weight of others.

→ Those scared of repeating generational patterns in their own relationships.

→ People ready to set boundaries and create relationships that feel supportive, not draining.

Let’s get started.

Meet the Clinicians

  • Alia Siddiqi, MC, RP

  • Maryum Rahman-Registered Psychotherapist, MA

  • Rida Ahmad-Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA

  • Sukhmeet Brar Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP

Meet The Team