Matrescence (for Moms!)
The journey into and through motherhood invites us to experience intense love and joy, but it also touches our most raw and vulnerable parts. We may experience worries of not being good enough or fears of losing our identity. The practical challenges of becoming a parent (such as breastfeeding and balancing work and home) can be particularly difficult and overwhelming when sleep deprived. Even the strongest/most capable among us sometimes experience stressors that challenge our ability to cope.
A safe space to be yourself
The poet John O’Donohue once wrote that our greatest longing is to be seen. I have a warm, accepting style that encourages you to process painful feelings and experiences and move toward healing and growth. My approach is creative and collaborative— based on your unique experience, strengths, and challenges. I work with you to understand the underlying issues that are contributing to the stress you experience as a mom. I can help you peel back the layers of anxiety and doubt to explore and reconnect with your most authentic self. I will work with you to increase self-awareness, understand your emotional triggers, and develop loving and open relationships within your family.
As a therapist and mother, I understand how difficult it can be to take time for yourself when you may feel like you are barely keeping up with the demands of life and motherhood. But I also know that taking the time now, to increase self-awareness can move you beyond mere survival and transform your experience of motherhood. I invite you to discover meaning in your new role as a mother, connect with inner strengths and wisdom and recreate harmony and meaning in your life.
The Next Steps
Call (408) 357-3025 now to make an appointment with me, or simply reach out via the contact form below. I welcome all parents and families journeying through parenthood including LGBTQ community and parents through adoption or surrogacy.