New moms often start therapy because they are having scary thoughts that they are afraid to admit it to anyone. They are scared that someone will think they don’t love or want to take care of their baby. The truth … Continued
Whew! It’s been a doozy of a year. Am I right?! Self-care seems like an impossible task right now, especially as another layer gets added to the mix…the holidays. So how do mothers stay sane during a holiday season that … Continued
Women with physical disabilities can want, give birth to, and care for children. In fact, the number of women with disabilities who are getting pregnant has been increasing at a rate close to that of women who do not identify … Continued
Therapy is a process. There’s no magic time frame for how long it will last. However, there can be some really effective things you can do to make sure you are getting the most out of the time and money … Continued
I once heard a statistic that it take an average of 9 months and 11 visits to one therapist’s website for someone to contact a therapist and start going to therapy once they’ve made the decision that it’s time for … Continued
When I talk about postpartum planning with my clients, I give them the metaphor, “The birth plan is the wedding and the postpartum plan is the marriage.” I also reinforce that just like a wedding, anything can go in a … Continued
Mental Health Awareness Month was started in 1949 by an organization called Mental Health America. To this day, we continue recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness month to further understand our relationship and beliefs about mental health, have conversations about … Continued
We have all had moments in our lives that affect us in a profound way. For some it may be the death of someone close to you, an unexpected illness, a traumatic event or a life changing transition such as … Continued
Have you ever had anyone tell you to stop being so sensitive or to suck it up? Maybe you’ve said it to someone else without realizing how damaging this can be to someone’s self-worth. Fifteen to twenty percent of the … Continued
Have you ever danced in your living room, taken an art class, written a poem or sang in the shower and thought to yourself, “I feel so much better!” Something amazing happens when we engage the right side of our … Continued