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PREGNANCY, POSTPARTUM, AND MOTHERHOOD THERAPY IN LOUISVILLE, KY AND ONLINE ACROSS KENTUCKY

When you thought you’d feel joy—but instead, you feel off.

A soft place to land when it all feels like too much.

  • You opened your eyes and felt the weight of the day pressing down before it even started. The mental checklist is already screaming: diapers, dishes, daycare drop-off, work emails, meals, the appointment you forgot to reschedule. It’s not just busy—it’s relentless. And there’s no buffer. Even when you’re supposed to be resting, your brain won’t slow down. You feel wired and worn out at the same time, like you’re running a marathon in your mind while your body begs for stillness.

  • You didn’t mean to yell. You didn’t want to sigh so loud or slam the drawer or say something sharp. But something inside just snapped. And then the shame kicks in: Why can’t I just keep it together? You love your partner. You adore your kid(s). And yet your patience feels paper-thin. The smallest things set you off, and afterward, you’re left replaying it all, feeling like you’ve failed. Again. Therapy can help you understand what’s underneath those moments—and give you space to respond instead of react.

  • You’re carrying it in your body—even if you can’t name what “it” is. A buzzing under your skin. A tightness that won’t let go. A sick feeling in your stomach or a lump in your throat that shows up out of nowhere. Sometimes your heart races while you’re just sitting on the couch. Sometimes it feels like everything is too loud, too bright, too much. These are real signs that your nervous system is overwhelmed. Therapy can help you tune in, slow down, and create space to actually feel what your body’s been holding.

Pregnancy and motherhood are supposed to be beautiful, right? That’s what everyone says. But what if you’re feeling something else entirely?

I’m here for you.

There’s no one right way to feel during pregnancy or postpartum—but if you’re constantly anxious, irritable, or overwhelmed, therapy can help. I work with moms who look like they have it all together on the outside… but on the inside, they feel like they’re barely holding it together.

You might be dealing with:

  • Persistent feelings of guilt (no matter what you do, it never feels like enough)

  • Racing thoughts or worst-case-scenario thinking

  • Irritability, overstimulation, and sensory overload

  • Panic or dread that shows up in your body

  • Feeling numb or disconnected from yourself or your baby

  • Trouble sleeping, even when you’re exhausted

  • Difficulty adjusting to your new identity and body

Your body is talking—even when your mind is busy.

Motherhood lives in the body as much as the mind. Maybe your jaw is always tight. Maybe your shoulders feel like they’re up by your ears. Maybe you clench your fists or hold your breath without noticing. In therapy, we’ll slow things down. We’ll notice what’s happening inside. We’ll help you feel safer in your body again—even if it’s changed in ways you didn’t expect.

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This isn’t about fixing you.

This is about tending to the parts of you that are stretched thin, silenced, or misunderstood.

MY APPROACH

Therapy with me is real, relational, and grounding.

There’s no pressure to show up as the “together” version of you. You can come tired, raw, overwhelmed, or unsure—and it’s all welcome. We’ll talk about the parts you don’t say out loud: the overstimulation, the guilt, the identity shifts, the moments you feel like disappearing. You don’t need to have the right words. You don’t have to explain yourself. This is your space to land and be fully human.

We focus on more than just getting through the day.

Yes, we’ll talk about tools to help you cope—but we’ll also explore what’s underneath. We’ll pay attention to the patterns, the pressures, and the body-based responses you’ve been carrying for a long time. I draw from EMDR, mindfulness, and somatic approaches to support nervous system regulation and emotional healing.

Our work isn’t about fixing you—it’s about reconnecting with the parts of you that got buried under all the noise of motherhood.

This season is demanding.

You deserve care, too.

If you’re ready to stop white-knuckling your way through, I’m here.

REACH OUT WHEN YOU’RE READY.

Questions?

FAQs

  • You don’t have to hit a breaking point to seek support. If you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or just “off,” that’s enough. You don’t need a diagnosis to deserve care. Therapy isn’t just for crisis—it’s also for clarity, for grounding, for having a safe place to untangle everything in your head and body.

  • This is so common! So many moms carry guilt around asking for help, resting, or focusing on themselves. But therapy isn’t selfish—it’s supportive. You can’t pour from an empty cup. Taking time to care for your emotional health can ripple out into every part of your life, including your relationships and your parenting.

  • Postpartum depression and anxiety can show up in different ways for different people. You might feel irritable, restless, overwhelmed, or disconnected. You might be stuck in cycles of guilt, have trouble sleeping, or feel like your mind won’t slow down. You don’t need to label it perfectly to get support. Part of our work can be figuring out what’s really going on—and how to help you feel more like yourself again.

  • You’re not a bad mom. Bonding doesn’t always happen instantly—and postpartum mental health struggles can make it even harder. Together, we can gently explore what’s getting in the way without judgment. There is room here for the truth of your experience, no matter what it looks like.

  • It varies. Some people feel relief after a few sessions, while others need more time to untangle deeper patterns. We’ll move at your pace and check in often. There’s no timeline you have to follow—just steady, supported steps toward feeling more like yourself.

Relief Is Possible.