Grief is one of the most universal human experiences, yet it often feels isolating and confusing. Many people wonder, “How do I get over grief?” But the truth is, we don’t “get over” grief. Instead, we learn to live alongside it, grow with it, and find ways to integrate it into our lives.

As a grief therapist, I’ve witnessed how the holidays can magnify the absence of a loved one, making an already challenging season feel nearly unbearable. This blog features strategies for navigating holiday grief.

As a therapist, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside many women navigating the devastating pain of miscarriage. It’s a unique and deeply personal loss—one that often feels invisible to the outside world. While the statistics tell us that one in four pregnancies ends in miscarriage, the emotional experience of this loss is anything but a statistic. It’s raw, isolating, and deeply painful.

Boundary setting for high-achieving moms. Many people think of boundaries as a way to manage relationships, and while that’s certainly part of it, boundaries go beyond managing people—they’re also about managing how we spend our time, where we place our energy, and what we say "yes" and "no" to.

In today’s world, women, especially high-achieving women and mothers, are surrounded by messages about wellness, productivity, and self-care. While these messages often seem empowering, they can leave many feeling pressured to “do it all” perfectly—being the best mom, top performer at work, committed partner, and, yes, even flawless at self-care. This drive to excel in every aspect of life, though well-intentioned, can lead to a cycle of overachievement that becomes exhausting and unsustainable. Instead of bringing a sense of balance and peace, it often amplifies anxiety, stress, and feelings of inadequacy.

Maybe it’s grief, loss, motherhood, postpartum life or the pressure to do it all perfectly—therapy can be a game changing support. You deserve to find a therapist who truly “gets” you and can help you to navigate this messy season of life.

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From a young age, many women learn to hide feelings of disappointment, irritation, and anger to conform to expectations of being "good" or "pleasant." When anger and other valid human emotions go unexpressed, the results often leave us feeling out of alignment with who we are and how we want to be showing up in the world.

Postpartum rage can feel startling. You might notice that you’re more irritable than usual, easily triggered by small inconveniences, or experiencing bursts of anger that feel disproportionate to the situation. You may find yourself shouting, slamming doors, or feeling an intense wave of fury that seems to come out of nowhere. It’s common to feel confused, ashamed, or even frightened by these outbursts, especially when they don’t align with the image of the calm, nurturing mother you may feel pressured to embody.