Work has changed. The pandemic has made things harder in the workplace where a lot more is being expected, including longer working hours than may have been typical before the pandemic. This is creating increased workplace overwhelm and anxiety, especially … Continued
As a perinatal mental health therapist who supports pregnant and postpartum moms, I’m finding that mothers are experiencing increased distress such as overwhelm, anxiety, isolation and depression due to limited in-person support because of COVID-19. It’s more important than ever … Continued
Group therapy is a powerful way to connect with others who are in a similar place in their lives as you. There is an energy in a group that is very different than in an individual therapy session. I love … Continued
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