Never Good Enough: How Perfectionism Harms Women’s Well-Being
Perfectionism isn’t just about high standards—it’s a pattern of rigid expectations and self-criticism that can harm women’s mental health. From trying to conceive through pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood, perfectionism can heighten anxiety, burnout, body dissatisfaction, and even postpartum depression. This post explores how perfectionism shows up in each stage of the reproductive years and evidence-based ways to break free from its grip.
Perinatal OCD: Intrusive Thoughts, Treatment Options, and How It Differs from Anxiety
Perinatal OCD affects up to 17% of new parents and often goes undetected due to shame around intrusive thoughts. Learn how to spot the signs, get help, and understand the difference between OCD and perinatal anxiety. You’re not alone and treatment works.
Surviving the NICU: Mental Health Effects on Parents and the Best Therapy Approaches for Healing
A NICU stay can save your baby’s life, but it can also leave parents with anxiety, guilt, and even trauma that often goes unspoken. As a therapist and NICU mom of two, I understand how heavy this experience can feel. In this post, we explore the mental health effects of NICU stays on parents and share the most effective, evidence-based therapy approaches for healing and recovery.
Postpartum Anxiety: Symptoms, Causes, and Effective Treatment Options for New Moms
Feeling constantly on edge or overwhelmed after having a baby? You’re not alone. Postpartum anxiety affects 1 in 5 new moms and often goes unrecognized. In this post, learn the signs, root causes, and effective treatment options for postpartum anxiety—plus how therapy can help you feel calm, grounded, and supported again.
Therapy for Infertility: Emotional Support During Fertility Treatments, IVF, and Beyond
Discover how therapy can support your emotional well-being through infertility and fertility treatments like IVF, IUI, and medicated cycles. Learn how therapy helps with anxiety, grief, and decision-making.