Coping With The Reality of Motherhood
You never thought mothering would be easy . . .
But you didn't expect it to be quite this hard, and sometimes you even wonder if becoming a mother was a terrible mistake.
Childbirth may have been traumatic (it often is, unfortunately), and then before you could even process what you went through — much less, actual recovery — you were thrown right into the long days and nights caring for a newborn, putting yourself last (if you even make it on the list at all), losing every ounce of freedom, and feeling like you’ve had to put all of your goals and dreams on a shelf far away, perhaps never to be seen again.
Other moms seem to have it all figured out, so what’s wrong with you?
You can’t remember not feeling overwhelmed.
This new reality has been harder than you ever imagined it would be.
You would love some sleep, but when you get the chance, you can’t turn off your brain
And then when you are able to catch a nap, you only wake up feeling even worse and definitely not rested.
The laundry keeps piling up, the bottles need cleaning, and how is it already time to pump AGAIN?
You don’t know if you’ve even eaten real food today.
Your partner keeps asking if you are ok.
You are physically and emotionally drained, anxious, irritable, and, at times, even rageful.
Of course you love your tiny human, but you wish you could press pause on your life and just have a break.
And you will scream if one more person tells you to cherish every moment.
These feelings don’t mean you're a bad person, a terrible mother, or crazy. It means you're human, and you’re adjusting to the biggest change of your life.
Therapy / Counseling
You may not feel like you can say this stuff to anyone in your life, and that’s where I come in.
As many as 1 in 5 women suffer from postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, and symptoms can occur at any point during pregnancy or the first year after childbirth (the term perinatal is often used to refer to this time period), sometimes even later.
Yes, you read that right: postpartum isn’t just the first few weeks after you bring baby home.
Take a moment and let that sink in.
Pregnancy is 40 weeks (that’s 10 months, and I’d like to have a word with whoever started this ‘9 months’ business?!?), and then you spend another full year after you have your baby adjusting to this HUGE life change.
Remember that you have options when it comes to getting support.
Too overwhelmed by the thought of leaving the house? Coolcoolcool, that’s why telehealth is perfect for both of us. ✅
Wishing there was a way to fit in physical activity and therapy? Do you live in the Wake Forest area? Maybe Walk + Talk at Joyner Park is just the solution. Baby can even join us in the stroller. ✅
Wondering about the difference between counseling and coaching? Read more here.
The important part is that you get exactly the kind of support you need.
I take your mental health seriously, which is why my process starts with you completing this form before we even schedule a consultation call.
Investment
A 15-minute consultation call will be provided at no charge to you before we schedule an appointment.
45-50 minute session - $225
90-minute session - $340
Payment is processed online through TherapyPortal after each appointment using the credit card that you submit when you complete your initial paperwork.
Out-Of-Network Reimbursement
I am not an ‘in-network’ provider for any health insurance plans.
To use out-of-network benefits, please call the customer service number on your insurance card and ask about how you can be reimbursed for a telehealth visit with an out-of-network therapist (specifically, codes 90791 and 90834).
I do not make calls to insurance companies to justify medical necessity or negotiate reimbursement.
Please review the Good Faith Estimate document for important information regarding your rights as a self-pay patient.
Please be aware that you must be diagnosed with a mental health disorder to file an insurance claim for out-of-network reimbursement.