As a therapist, a mom, and a therapist who works with a lot of moms, the idea of motherhood is significant in my life. I am struck by how complex the roles of mama/mommy/mom are, and how these roles can be impacted by pressure put upon us and/or that we put on ourselves. From a mental health perspective, we can see the toll this is taking on the emotional well-being of moms. This has to change.

If you have ever experienced symptoms of anxiety, you probably understand how overwhelming or unsettling those symptoms can be.

Has anyone ever told you, “you’re being too hard on yourself,” or, “you shouldn’t feel guilty about that”? Or have you ever said to yourself, “I shouldn’t have said that,” or “If I only I didn’t worry so much”?

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and also a client who has my own psychotherapist, I've often wondered how we think about what matters in a therapist-client relationship. Would you and your therapist be friends, if your relationship did not exist through therapy?