Online Therapy across Ontario
Psychotherapy
for Filipino Immigrants in Ontario, Canada
Who you are today is the outcome of many lived experiences that shaped you.
Being part of the Filipino diaspora in Canada, can mean different things. You may have felt pressured to overachieve because of the opportunities you can afford yet feel unable to own your struggles because “others have it so much worse”. You may have found it challenging to navigate social and professional spaces because you’re either “too Filipino” and need to mask your accent or “not Filipino enough” because you can’t speak the language.
But you were very much Pinoy-born and/or raised. You didn’t like that your baon was different at school and did not understand why your parents always had to send money or balikbayan boxes back home even when your family was also struggling. As much as you appreciate them, you also recognize that some of their beliefs, requests, and aspirations for you can be suffocating and yet you’d never say that in fear of being told “wala kang utang na loob” or “Nakarating ka lang ng Canada”.
You’d like to see if it's possible to feel secure about yourself and not rely on others for validation. You’d like to know if you can pursue your interests and desires without hurting your loved ones.
You wonder if it's possible to embrace your cultural identity when many parts of it have hurt you. You’d like to express gratitude, but not at the cost of betraying yourself and abandoning your values.
Navigating a love-hate relationship with being Filipino.
At Larô Therapy, we’re here to help you process your experiences in a meaningful way so you can understand yourself better and begin to reclaim your life. We want you to feel connected with yourself and live by the values that are important to you.
Our sessions are your first step towards building a healthier relationship with yourself. As part of the Filipino diaspora, we not only provide a safe and non-judgmental space but also understand your experiences firsthand. Let us support you as you learn to embrace your feelings, celebrate who you are, and live life on your own terms.
Meet the Therapist
Kamusta? I’m Elda, a Psychotherapist who specializes in working with Filipino immigrants. I moved to Toronto in 2018 and understand the grief and pride that comes with uprooting and rebuilding your life.
How it Works
Step 1
When you're ready, you can schedule either an Intake Session or a Mutual Fit Call, and we can explore whether working together would be a suitable fit.
Step 2
If we agree to work together, we can set aside a particular time slot once or twice every week that would be exclusive for you.
Step 3
We’ll have regular 50-minute sessions at the time we both agreed upon and monitor your progress continuously.