You are doing all the things – but you still feel like it is not enough. The pressure, the guilt, the worry, and the exhaustion feel overbearing. Everyone tells you, “Enjoy it! It goes by so fast!” But you are just trying to make it through the night, waiting to feel like yourself again. Or maybe the unexpected happened while you were expecting, and now the world moves on while you feel stuck in your grief. Maybe the fun, wonderful, and carefree partnership you had before the baby came now looks completely unfamiliar and feels anything but easygoing .
If your journey into motherhood or fatherhood has been heavier, lonelier, and more complicated than expected, you are not alone. So many parents are navigating loss, trauma, or postpartum anxiety and depression – all while trying to hold it all together. This isolation and white-knuckling approach leads parents to doubt themselves, feel burnt out from carrying a heavy mental load, and cause them to feel stuck and broken.
You don’t need another pep talk or unsolicited advice, you need real support. I offer a safe and empathetic space to untangle all of the thoughts, emotions, and beliefs parents or expecting parents carry. I utilize ACT therapy, parts work, mindfulness, and trauma informed therapy to make sense of your story. My goal is to help you go from surviving to finding safety in your body and confidence in how you show up as a parent. Ultimately I desire for you to feel empowered, present, and calm as you build a family aligned with your values.
I understand that it is difficult acknowledging that parenthood was not what you imagined. It is okay to grieve this truth, and it is also okay to give yourself permission to seek support. You don’t have to navigate this alone. Schedule a free intro call, and let’s take the first step of caring for yourself so you can be the parent you desire to be.
I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychological Science and Nonprofit Leadership Studies from William Jewell College, and a Master of Arts degree in Counseling from MidAmerica Nazarene University. MidAmerica Nazarene University’s counseling program is CACREP-accredited, meaning it has achieved the highest standard in the field of counselor education. In addition to this, I have received specialized training in Perinatal Mental Health through Postpartum Support International and am currently working towards certification as a PMH-C.
License:
I am a provisionally licensed professional counselor in the state of Missouri, which requires me to work under the supervision of a qualified clinically licensed mental health professional. I am currently practicing under the supervision of Eddie Barnett, LPC 2020025030 (MO), LPC 3660 (KS).
Fees:
My rates are $120 for individual sessions and $150 for couples sessions.