Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Simmes Township, OH

When anxiety looks different for every person and approaches are not a "one size fits all," it makes managing your anxiety even harder. We often use tools to help us cope, but sometimes these tools aren't enough. Whether you are managing generalized anxiety, panic attacks, peripartum anxiety, postpartum anxiety, or intrusive thoughts, anxiety is a complex and overwhelming emotion that affects nearly every aspect of our daily lives. As a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP), my work incorporates evidence-based practices in an authentic environment where you, your insights, and your goals are valued.

Many of us come to counseling because we are struggling with feelings of overwhelm, perfectionism, burnout, lack of motivation, relationship issues, feelings of inadequacy, self-defeating behavior, or negative self-talk. I enjoy working collaboratively with clients to identify and reduce negative thoughts and behaviors, build on strengths, and clarify personal values and goals. I encourage clients to weave meaningful connections between the past and the present as a pathway to positive change in the future.

I specialize in working with individuals struggling with disordered eating and body image. I will work with you at your own pace to address these concerns and to share the information you truly need to process. I use an integrative approach that focuses on management of difficult emotions, healthy coping, and challenging negative thoughts that maintain disordered eating. In addition, I have a specific focus in working with individuals struggling with fertility and prenatal and post-natal concerns. I offer a supportive place to shed tears of fertility struggles, difficulties of pregnancy, and problems adjusting to becoming a parent.

We all want to live meaningful lives. Seeking help is a brave step in that direction, and I'm so glad you're here! We will work well together if you want to get to know yourself and your brain better so you can face what life has thrown your way, whether that’s anxiety, feeling disconnected from your partner, parenting struggles, or something else. In our sessions, we’ll explore and process your experiences, learn ways to be more present in your life, teach your brain new ways of being, and even laugh together as you heal and grow. You are a whole person with a story worth telling, and I promise to show up as my authentic self.

When the the decision fatigue is real- feeling overwhelmed with all the responsibilities of adulting? Trying to find a good work/life balance? Finding yourself stuck in a cycle of being drawn to all the wrong people? Having a hard time prioritizing your life, being assertive, and setting boundaries? Life can feel like it's just too much. You want to do better but when you stop and try, it’s all too overwhelming. You may even feel stuck. If you're a parent, that adds another extra layer of "too much," exhaustion, and stress.

I work with both women and children. I know that trying to conceive, pregnancy, and postpartum can all have their unique challenges, and I am passionate about supporting those going through each of these stages. I also am passionate about providing services to children who need additional support due to behavioral issues in the home, school, or community, and I have worked with children ranging from toddlers to teenagers.

The journey into motherhood is one of the most significant biological and psychological transitions that humans face. Yet, society tells us it should be the most exciting and wonderful time of our lives. It's okay if this is not your experience all the time. I'm here to help you navigate this new normal and find yourself again. You deserve to be thriving in motherhood, and I can help you get there.

I'm happy you are here. I work with women and people who are struggling with the transition to pregnancy/parenting and want to feel more enjoyment and confidence in their new identity. I also work with couples who are struggling with balancing roles as partners and parents. You may be pregnant or newly postpartum, grappling with the all-encompassing changes that come with such a transition. You may be a tired or stressed out parent, trying to “have it all” but always falling behind the endless to-do’s. You may be feeling like a roommate to your partner after kids. I understand the difficulties that come with expanding your family.