Author name: Psychotherapy for Women

I often see depression and feeling sad, down, or lacking enjoyment in day-to-day life, be made worse with unhealthy habits you may not even recognize are contributing to your mental struggles.

Many women and mothers specifically report a constant feeling of overwhelm that they can’t shake or seem to get rid of. If this is you, I see you.

If your significant other’s family is currently driving you nuts, I see you, and you are not alone in this struggle.

Someone hurting your feelings does not give you a free pass to hurt theirs in return. Conflict resolution (if that’s your goal) is only achieved with respect, honesty, and a willingness to work on things.

There is truly nothing like anticipating the arrival of your newborn and those first several weeks of soaking in all the snuggles with your new baby. It can also be an incredibly overwhelming time for women and be a significant trigger for loneliness. If you are pregnant or newly postpartum and feeling lonely, you’re not alone.

CBT is an evidenced based therapeutic approach that encompasses many interventions and strategies to help target your behaviors, thoughts, and emotions. The way you THINK (cognitive) about something impacts the way you FEEL about something, and both impact how you ACT (behavioral). When treating anxiety, CBT can be a helpful approach to addressing, reducing, and learning to manage symptoms long-term.

Parenting is incredibly challenging and trying to teach healthy behaviors, correct unhealthy behaviors, and navigate big emotions your child is experiencing can all feel overwhelming.

If you are currently co-parenting and finding it hard to manage the challenges that come with it, you are not alone. So many women struggle with co-parenting for a variety of reasons. It can be anxiety producing and down-right frustrating to try and navigate the complexities that come with raising children across two households.

Creating more positive thinking habits can improve your self-esteem, reduce feelings of anxiety and depression, and enhance your mental health overall.

Here are some common reasons why you may be feeling stuck right now: You’re feeling so overwhelmed Work stressors and