Anxiety & Perinatal Therapy for Women in Massachusetts
You love being a mom. But motherhood has been harder than you expected.
Maybe you’re functioning. You’re getting everyone where they need to be, answering the texts, making the appointments, going to work, taking care of the kids, and keeping everything moving.
But underneath it all, you feel overwhelmed.
You’re anxious more often than you’d like. You’re constantly thinking about what could go wrong. You’re irritable and overstimulated, carrying the mental load for everyone. You miss who you were before motherhood—and then feel guilty for even thinking that.
Maybe you’re wondering why you’re so angry. Maybe your relationship feels different. Maybe you don’t feel depressed exactly—you just don’t feel like yourself. And maybe you’ve been telling yourself you should be handling it better.
You don’t have to wait until you’re falling apart to ask for support.
Therapy can give you space to step out of the constant demands of motherhood and pay attention to what’s happening inside of you.
Together, we’ll make sense of the anxiety, overwhelm, resentment, identity changes, relationship challenges, and difficult emotions that can come with motherhood—and work toward feeling more grounded, connected, and like yourself again.
I also support women with concerns beyond motherhood, including anxiety, relationships, and life transitions.
A therapy relationship built around you.
I bring compassion, warmth, and genuine interest to my work with clients. I believe the therapeutic relationship is at the heart of meaningful counseling—a space where you can be vulnerable, build strength, grow, and show up authentically.
I’ll bring my personality into our work, too, and collaborate with you to find new ways of navigating what feels stuck so you can feel more present and connected to your life and relationships.
I specialize in supporting women through trying to conceive, pregnancy, postpartum, and the early years of motherhood, including:
Postpartum anxiety • Maternal rage • High-functioning anxiety • Overwhelm & mental load • Identity changes • Relationship stress • Intrusive thoughts • Birth & postpartum experiences • Returning to work • Adjustment to motherhood
ABOUT ME
ABOUT ME
My work has always come naturally to me, and I love who I work with because I'm a mom too. In the trenches with three young ones, my patience, sense of self, identity, and energy are constantly tested and pushed to the limits. Though this experience is helpful, I do not assume it is the same as yours. I believe it is possible to feel empowered over your anxiety or distress, and I hope to help you achieve that.
EDUCATION
I received my master's degree in mental health counseling from Boston College in 2012. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Massachusetts, a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania, and am Certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) by Postpartum Support International.
SPECIALTIES & APPROACH
My practice focuses on providing support for perinatal mental health concerns, including perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs). I work with pregnant women, postpartum individuals, and parents, offering interventions for coping with anxiety and managing stressors related to pregnancy and early parenthood.
I offer a multi-dimensional approach that is rooted in Person-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes the importance of the client's strengths and self-perceptions. I also integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) skills and Interpersonal Effectiveness skills to support with coping, communication, and boundary-setting. We will work together to find the best personalized approach for your needs.
EXPERIENCE
My post-masters training is rooted in trauma-informed care, complex family systems, and perinatal mental health. My early work involved providing family therapy and youth play therapy to families affected by adoption and complex-blended families. I then moved to providing intensive home-based family therapy. These experiences provided me a lens into the complex role parents and caregivers play through all stages. Before working in my own practice, I provided individual therapy for an array of issues with a specific focus on pre- and postpartum mood disorders. This work also included individual therapy with children and parent coaching. I have been working in my own private practice since 2021.
CONTACT ME
If you are seeking virtual psychotherapy services for perinatal mental health or anxiety or have any inquiries, feel free to reach out. Request a phone consult here!
PHONE
774-307-9502
LOCATION
Virtual Sessions
Massachusetts & Pennsylvania