Grief is often portrayed in movies and television as a singular experience—one filled with tears, long stares out of rainy windows, and moments of overwhelming sadness. While these portrayals capture a piece of the grieving process, they fail to show the full scope of how grief affects us. Grief is not just an emotional experience; it manifests in many areas of our lives, sometimes in ways we don’t immediately recognize.

Losing a baby is an unimaginable pain—one that shifts the ground beneath you and leaves you feeling lost, broken, and exhausted. If you’re reading this, you are not alone. Grief can be overwhelming AND there are ways to gently support yourself through it while carrying your grief forward with you.

While postpartum depression is widely discussed, postpartum anxiety (PPA) and postpartum obsessive-compulsive disorder (PPOCD) remain less recognized, despite affecting a significant number of new moms. If you are experiencing persistent worry, intrusive thoughts, or an unshakable sense of dread, you are not alone—oh and, just in case you’ve forgotten or you’re wondering–you are not failing as a mother.

Life has a way of throwing us curveballs that can leave us feeling unmoored. For mothers navigating the grief of losing a child or pregnancy, or adjusting to the challenges of motherhood, healing often feels like a distant goal. If you’ve found traditional weekly therapy difficult to fit into your schedule or feel you need more focused time to address your challenges, therapy intensives might be the answer you’re looking for.

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. Grief changes us, but it does not mean life stops. This journey of transformation is deeply personal, nonlinear, and complex.

The holiday season is often associated with joy, connection, and traditions—but for those grieving a loss, it can also amplify feelings of sadness, longing, and emotional overwhelm. 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. Grief shows up in various ways, touching every facet of our being—emotional, cognitive, behavioral, social, spiritual, and physical.

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.

If you’re a high-achieving woman and mom, you’re likely no stranger to juggling a seemingly endless list of responsibilities. From managing a career to caring for a family, you balance everything with high expectations for yourself. And yet, it can feel exhausting and overwhelming, especially when life throws unexpected challenges or transitions your way. Setting boundaries is an essential practice that allows you to protect your energy, align with your priorities, and make space for your well-being. 

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.

As a high-achieving woman, you likely wear many hats, juggling demanding careers, family responsibilities, and personal expectations. You may find yourself feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck despite your accomplishments. Therapy can offer a vital opportunity to pause, reflect, and invest in your mental health. But with so many options, how do you choose the right therapist? This guide will help you navigate the process and find a therapist who can support your unique needs.

If you’re a woman balancing the impossible standard of being "everything" to everyone—while also trying to maintain the rest of your identity—you know the toll this can take. You may strive to be the best mother you can be, but find yourself running on empty. Perfectionism, fear of failure, and the constant pressure to manage every detail can make it difficult to be fully present, let alone enjoy your own life.

For many, anger is a complex and even foreign feeling, one they’ve been conditioned to avoid or suppress. From a young age, many women learn to hide feelings of disappointment, irritation, and anger to conform to expectations of being "good" or "pleasant." These emotions, when unexpressed, don’t disappear—they build. They sit beneath the surface like air being blown into a balloon, expanding slowly until one day the balloon is too full to contain any more. At that point, something has to give.

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.