Children of Immigrant Parents Support
Therapy for Children of Immigrant Parents in Vancouver
Build a more trusting, compassionate relationship with yourself.
Growing up between cultures can carry a quiet weight—balancing family duty with your own needs, navigating expectations that may not match the world you live in, and questioning where you truly belong. At Sao Therapy, this work makes space to explore identity, intergenerational dynamics, and the unspoken roles that shape how you show up. Together we honour your roots while making room for the person you are still becoming.
How Therapy Can Help
What the work can look like
Sessions move at a pace that feels safe, with curiosity rather than judgment. We might untangle cultural expectations from your own values, name the loyalties and guilt that come with shifting family roles, and explore the parts of you formed early on. Over time, the aim is a more trusting, compassionate relationship with yourself—one that lets you set boundaries, hold both belonging and individuality, and make choices that feel like your own.
Meet Your Therapists
Find the right fit
Several members of our team support clients with children of immigrant parents. Read a bio to find the right fit.
Rachel Pham
Associate Clinician
MACP, RCC
Compassionate support for anxiety, depression, trauma, disordered eating, and life transitions, with care for culture and identity.
Read Rachel’s bio
Krista Sao
Founder
MACP, RCC
Depth-oriented work around inner child healing, intergenerational trauma, and the experiences of children of immigrant parents.
Read Krista’s bioBegin Your Journey
Ready to take the first step?
Currently accepting pre-teen, adolescent, and adult clients.
Book a session or reach out to find the right fit for your needs.