Many of us come from collectivist cultures and have family members who want to uphold collectivist values and view points. We also exist in a society that operates from a more individualistic stance. Being raised in what feels like an environment with opposing view points, we may feel lost about who we are, and where we stand in terms of our values and boundaries. It can become even more complicated when faith and culture seem to be mixed together in a way that feels contradictory.

Why is it important to talk about identity?

It is important to have space to talk about and address the internal tension we are feeling. Knowing who we are, our values and lines can help us with living with more purposefully and with clarity. When we don’t know who we are, we risk feeling disconnected from ourselves, others and carrying shame and guilt.

How we can help you address concerns related to identity in sessions:

We understand that this is a delicate topic that has lots of nuance and complexity. We move away from a black and white, all or nothing approach.

We provide a compassionate listening ear as you process out loud the internal tension, frustration and guilt you may be feeling

We help identify the difference between Islam and culture 

We help you build stronger self awareness so you can get better at identifying and naming needs and boundaries that are most important to you

We will help you to build positive self worth as continue to navigate challenges related to identity