Maternal Mental Health Counseling in Virginia
I help Catholic women and mothers overcome postpartum depression, anxiety, and fertility struggles by combining faith-based support with effective therapy, so they can find peace, regain confidence, and embrace motherhood with renewed hope.
Are You Struggling with the Emotional Toll of Motherhood?
It’s not uncommon to feel like you’ve lost yourself in the process of becoming a mother. Many women struggle with balancing who they were before with who they’ve become.
Maybe you’ve noticed:
Feeling exhausted but unable to rest
Guilt for needing a break or wanting time to yourself
A disconnect from the joy you expected to feel
Feeling like you’re the only one who’s overwhelmed while others seem to have it all together
Worrying constantly about your baby or doubting your abilities as a mother
These thoughts are common, and they can feel isolating. But you don’t have to handle them by yourself.
How I Approach Maternal Mental Health Counseling
As a Catholic therapist, I understand the unique emotional and spiritual challenges that come with motherhood. We’ll work together to address the struggle through a blend of faith and evidence-based therapy. I use approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you navigate the stress and emotional weight of motherhood, while also drawing on the strength of your Catholic faith to guide your healing.
In our sessions, we’ll:
Uncover the sources of your emotional stress and overwhelm
Explore how motherhood has impacted your mental health and sense of identity
Develop practical tools to manage anxiety, guilt, and difficult thoughts
Use your faith to support your journey toward emotional and spiritual healing
How I Can Be The Right Maternal Mental Health Therapist for You
Finding Support in the Overwhelm of Motherhood’s Emotions
I know motherhood can feel overwhelming, especially when you're struggling with emotions like anxiety, guilt, or sadness. You may feel disconnected from yourself or unsure about your ability to manage everything. It’s hard, and it’s easy to feel alone in those moments.
Our sessions will give you a space to talk about what you're going through without any judgment, where we’ll work on the emotional and spiritual challenges you're facing.
I know how these struggles can impact your daily life. Together, we’ll use practical therapeutic techniques and bring in your Catholic faith to help you find peace and balance. Whether you’re dealing with postpartum depression, anxiety, or the stress of fertility issues, you don’t have to carry it all by yourself. I'm here to help you work through it.
What You Can Expect from Counseling
Working together, you can expect real, tangible results. Some of the changes my clients experience include:
Emotional Balance
You’ll learn to manage your emotions more effectively, even when things feel overwhelming.
Reconnecting with Yourself
We’ll help you rediscover who you are, both as a mother and as a person.
Confidence in Parenting
You’ll develop a stronger sense of trust in yourself and your decisions as a mother.
Spiritual Strength
Your faith will be a guiding force in this journey, helping you find deeper peace and strength.
What Is Maternal Mental Health?
Maternal mental health refers to the emotional, mental, and social well-being of women during pregnancy and after childbirth. It can include conditions like postpartum depression and anxiety. These conditions are common but treatable.
Signs of maternal mental health challenges might include:
Persistent sadness or irritability
Guilt about not meeting your own or others’ expectations
Difficulty bonding with your baby
Constant worry about your child or your ability as a parent
Intrusive thoughts or overwhelming anxiety
If you’re experiencing any of these, OEL Counseling can help.
Why Maternal Mental Health Counseling Works
Therapy is a safe space where you can explore your feelings without judgment. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you recognize and challenge negative thoughts. Through this process, you’ll develop better coping skills to handle stress and improve your emotional well-being.
Research supports the use of therapy for postpartum depression and anxiety. In my practice, I combine this evidence-based approach with your Catholic faith to provide holistic healing.
Experience Motherhood with Confidence and Clarity
Imagine waking up without the constant worry and guilt. Therapy can help you let go of these feelings and move forward with a renewed sense of peace and purpose. You might find that you’re able to enjoy motherhood more, connect better with your baby, and rediscover parts of yourself that have been lost along the way.
With time and effort, you can regain balance, confidence, and a deeper sense of well-being.
Ready to connect?
Start the conversation today.
If you’re ready to take that next step toward managing the emotional challenges of motherhood, I’m here to help. Let’s schedule a free consultation to see how we can work together.