When I was pregnant with my first child, I made what I thought was a responsible decision and scheduled a consultation with a mental health professional who I had seen previously. She assured me she had worked with pregnant people before…

Social media bombards parents with endless advice, making it easy to feel like you’re not doing enough. But when everything is important, nothing is. By defining your values, curating your feed, and trusting yourself, you can parent with more ease—without the pressure to be perfect.

We can’t always control life’s hardships, but we can control how we respond to them. The Buddhist parable of the second arrow teaches us that self-judgment and unrealistic expectations add unnecessary suffering. By practicing self-compassion and radical acceptance, we can manage life’s difficulties with greater ease.

Parenting isn’t about being perfect—it’s about knowing how to repair when things go wrong. Apologizing to your kids after a tough moment builds trust, resilience, and emotional connection. Learn why repair matters and how to do it effectively, fostering stronger relationships with your children.

Becoming a parent can feel like losing yourself, but the ‘you’ before baby isn’t gone—it’s evolving. This period, known as matrescence, is a chance to rediscover your identity while embracing parenthood. Learn how to integrate who you were with who you’re becoming, and find balance in this transformative journey.

It’s been a long week, month, year. I know like many, my sense of time has been distorted by the stress and anxiety of the last few weeks. So much remains uncertain and frightening, so many of us are grieving and scared. As a practice, we’ve been coming together to debrief, process, support one another, and put our heads together about how we can best serve our clients and the community we support.

Break free from the resolution trap! Learn why traditional New Year’s resolutions often fail and discover five essential questions to ask yourself before setting meaningful, achievable goals—any time of year.

Inauguration season can bring waves of emotional turmoil, from dread to despair. Avoiding these feelings might seem easier, but it’s not effective in the long run. As a therapist, I explore how facing your emotions with curiosity and compassion can help you cope better, find clarity, and take proactive steps to care for your mental health.

Hannah and Zeke’s journey to expand their family took an unexpected turn when they were diagnosed with secondary infertility. Despite the challenges, they found hope through emotional support, practical coping strategies, and open communication. Learn about the causes, emotional impact, and tools to navigate this common but often misunderstood condition.

Parenting is hard, and moments of overwhelm can leave you feeling out of control. Whether it’s the chaos of daily life or the pressure to meet unrealistic expectations, parental overwhelm affects us all. Learn what causes it and discover three effective strategies—like getting curious, self-soothing, and reshaping your internal narrative—to manage stress and find calm amidst the chaos.

In my previous post, I explored the harmful impact of the Supermom myth. Now, let's talk about how to break free from these impossible standards. In this post, I’m sharing five actionable strategies to help moms embrace being “good enough” and banish the guilt that often comes with modern motherhood.

Society places impossible expectations on mothers, especially during the holiday season, casting us as “superhuman” and capable of doing it all—from gift shopping to festive planning—without missing a beat. These unrealistic standards leave us battling guilt and shame when we can’t live up to the myth. In this post, I unpack the Supermom myth, explore the roots of mom guilt, and explain why letting go of these harmful beliefs is essential for our well-being. Ready to fight back against mom guilt and embrace imperfection this holiday season? Let’s dive in.