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If you’re a mom dealing with anxiety, you’re not alone. I work with women every day who feel like they’re drowning under the weight of being “on” all the time—mentally, emotionally, physically. I’ve also lived this. I know what it’s like to hold everything together on the outside while your mind runs in circles on […]

June 3, 2025

Overcoming Mom Anxiety: Small Shifts That Make a Big Difference

OCD and Anxiety Basics, Parenting, Recovery Tips

Let me just start by saying this: mom guilt is a liar. And not a subtle, whisper-in-your-ear kind of liar. I’m talking loud, convincing, and relentless—like that one friend who always sounds so sure of herself but constantly gives terrible advice. (You know the one.) As a licensed therapist who specializes in OCD and anxiety—and […]

Mom Guilt is a Liar—Here’s What to Tell Yourself Instead

May 6, 2025

OCD and Anxiety Basics, Parenting, Recovery Tips