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Top 5 Reasons to Start Therapy While Pregnant
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Top 5 Reasons to Start Therapy While Pregnant

Pregnancy can bring joy but also anxiety, identity shifts, and unexpected emotional triggers. Therapy during pregnancy gives you a safe, supportive space to process what’s coming, heal what’s surfacing, and prepare for postpartum with more clarity and confidence. In this post, we explore five powerful reasons to consider starting therapy while pregnant, and how it can support your emotional well-being before baby arrives.

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Postpartum Anxiety vs. “Normal” New Mom Worry: How to Tell the Difference
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Postpartum Anxiety vs. “Normal” New Mom Worry: How to Tell the Difference

Are you a new mom constantly questioning if your worries are normal or something more? This blog post breaks down the difference between typical postpartum concerns and postpartum anxiety, helping you understand the signs, why it happens, and how therapy can help. Learn what to watch for, how to get support, and why you’re not failing- you’re just human. If the weight of motherhood feels like too much, you’re not alone, and there’s a path to relief.

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Who Am I Now? Navigating Identity Shifts in Motherhood
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Who Am I Now? Navigating Identity Shifts in Motherhood

“Who am I now?”

If you’ve found yourself asking this question since becoming a mom, you’re not alone. Many mothers feel a deep identity shift after birth- like parts of them have gone missing or no longer fit. This blog explores the emotional and psychological transformation of matrescence (yes, it’s a real thing!), why it feels so disorienting, and how you can begin reconnecting with yourself in this new season of life. Because you haven’t lost yourself- you’re becoming someone new.

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The Mental Load Overload: Understanding How You Got Here
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The Mental Load Overload: Understanding How You Got Here

You didn’t start your relationship this way but somewhere along the line, you became the default parent, the household manager, the knower of all the things. Now you’re drowning in the mental load, and wondering how it got so heavy. This blog unpacks how seemingly “fair” partnerships shift over time, especially in motherhood, and why so many moms feel overwhelmed and unseen. If you’re tired of carrying it all, this post is for you- plus, learn how our new Mental Load Coaching for Couples can help you find balance and real support again.

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Anxiety in Motherhood: Strategies for Coping
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Anxiety in Motherhood: Strategies for Coping

Motherhood and Anxiety. Those two things seem to go hand-in-hand. Having a child amplifies all of your worries, concerns, and struggles. While anxiety is a normal part of motherhood and life, it can become a barrier to living the life we want. Read on to learn more about anxiety, how it can come up in motherhood and our children and when to know when to seek help.

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Is it the Baby Blues or Postpartum Depression?
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Is it the Baby Blues or Postpartum Depression?

The period of time after having a baby is intense with lots of ups and downs. Many moms report feeling more "emotional" with crying fits, feeling sad and overwhelmed, and increased conflict with their partners. This is often described as the "Baby Blues," however some moms will experience Postpartum Depression. How do you know if it’s you have the “Baby Blues” or something more, like Postpartum Depression? Read on to learn more.

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