Bringing a new life into the world is an extraordinary experience, filled with moments of joy and fulfillment. However, it can also be accompanied by significant emotional and psychological challenges. As a psychotherapist specializing in postpartum and perinatal mood disorders, miscarriages, and loss, I have...
As we approach/begin Pride Month, I want to invite you to consider how we can support the mental wellness of our LGBTQ parents and families. As a queer counselor who is passionate about perinatal mental health, I hope to increase visibility for LGBTQ clients who...
Gentle parenting… it's all over social media but what is exactly? Let's talk about what gentle parenting is NOT before we get into what it really is. Gentle parenting is not permissive parenting. It is not giving into your child because they feel strongly about...
As we begin May, which is Maternal Mental Health Month, I want to bring to light something that many moms feel shame about and feel alone in- feeling triggered and feeling out of control with their emotions, especially rage. Many people think that being triggered...