I want to be me, not just Mom

Being a parent can be exhausting. No matter what stage your child is in, sometimes it’s all too much. Maybe the idea of waking up in the middle of the night to care for a crying baby one more time makes you want to cry. Maybe your toddler runs circles around you and never lets you have five minutes to yourself. Maybe making school lunches, doing laundry, and helping with homework has become a joyless, thankless grind. You never get a break from running between activities, your job, or keeping track of your family’s needs and commitments. You may struggle with guilt that you’re not doing enough, even though you feel completely drained by the time you go to bed each night.

As a mom of three, I know the feeling. It’s hard to take time for yourself as a parent. You may feel like you have to choose among your basic needs to get everything done. You might stay up late into the night to have time to unwind and watch TV or scroll your phone, and then regret it in the morning. You might struggle to prioritize exercise or eating healthy amidst all the demands on your time. Finding ways to connect with your partner or your friends away from your child can feel impossible. All these problems can be made worse by a partner, family, or boss who aren’t as supportive as you wish they were. What you want more than anything is to have some space to be you, and not just someone else’s mom or dad.

Therapy Can Help You…

Reconnect with Yourself

We’ll work together to give you a safe, empathic space to explore aspects of yourself you’ve lost touch with. I can help you integrate your identity as a parent, spouse, and individual.  Therapy is a place that’s just about your needs and learning how to make sure your life is fulfilling and purposeful.

Manage Stress

There are lots of tools I can share with you to help you feel less anxiety and distress. We can explore strategies that work best for your life and your concerns, including setting better boundaries, finding support, priortizing taking care of yourself.

Improve Your Relationships with Your Kids and Spouse 

Taking time and resources to care of yourself feels selfish, but in reality, it benefits everyone in the family. When you feel like you have space to be a person, your kids and spouse benefit from a more engaged version of you.

And More…

As a therapist and a mom, I understand what it’s like to struggle to balance your needs with your children’s. Schedule a consultation with me and I can help you on your journey to a more peaceful, balanced life.