Therapy for healing, growth, & belonging
Do you (or your child) feel like you don’t quite fit in? Like you’re never enough? Maybe you’ve been told you’re too sensitive or that you worry too much. Maybe you’re a transplant, a child of immigrants, or another type of cultural chameleon. Maybe you feel like an outsider and your heart aches to be understood. If any of this resonates -exhale- you’re in the right place.
First Generation Mental Health is a client-centered therapy practice with a wholistic approach to healing and growth. Dr. Shwayder provides a queer affirming space where diverse identities, backgrounds, and experiences are seen and respected. Virtual and in-person sessions are available; click connect to schedule your free consultation.
Youth
All ages are welcome. Those with concerns about clinginess, anxiety, high sensitivity, and/or social isolation are especially encouraged to connect. Your child will be invited to play, create, and communicate at their own pace. You will be supported at each step. Child-focused sessions and family sessions are available.
Young adults
Are you doing all the things, but feeling like it’s never enough? Whether you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, or trying to heal from childhood wounds, you are welcome here. Dr. Shwayder is trauma informed, identity affirming, and ready to support you with in-person or virtual sessions.
Parents & Families
Nothing breaks you open quite like becoming a parent. From postpartum concerns, to identity transitions and adult parent/child dynamics, First Generation Mental Health is here. Dr. Shwayder will support your family system from a neuroscience-informed and attachment-based lens. Individual and family sessions are available.
