From Child Welfare to Maternal Wellness: My Professional Journey
Before stepping into my current role as a maternal wellness therapist, I worked in Child Welfare for 13 years. While I valued many aspects of my work, I’ve always felt drawn to supporting women in motherhood—even before I became a mother myself. After my last maternity leave, I made the difficult decision not to return to my previous job. Despite enjoying much of the work I had been doing, I couldn’t shake this overwhelming desire to focus on helping women navigate the challenges of motherhood. My own struggles with postpartum anxiety left me battling imposter syndrome at first, but I now see my lived experience as one of my greatest gifts in how I show up for clients today.
Opening my private practice was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I have no regrets, and it’s an amazing feeling when your profession and passion collide. I’m honored to show up for women every day, offering the support I know firsthand is so deeply needed..
Living with Intention: My Approach to Supporting Women
Over time, I’ve learned to give myself grace and prioritize my needs without guilt. Living with intention now guides how I approach parenting, marriage, and self-care. Though it’s not always easy, I’ve realized that putting myself first makes me a better mother, partner, and person. I want to help my clients see they deserve the same compassion they give to others.
As a Registered Social Worker and Maternal Wellness Therapist with over a decade of experience, I draw from my personal journey to support women feeling overwhelmed. My approach is holistic and compassionate, creating a safe space where you can express your struggles, process emotions, and build self-compassion. Together, we’ll explore your emotional weight, identify areas for support, and develop strategies to help you prioritize yourself amid the chaos of motherhood.
I know this process isn’t easy—I still struggle. But I offer both lived experience and professional expertise to guide you toward living with intention and grace, helping you show up for yourself with the same care you show others.
Motherhood is a challenging, transformative journey, and you don’t have to face it alone. Book an appointment and start your healing journey with me by your side.
I am a mother of three beautiful girls, and showing up for them in the best possible way is incredibly important to me. But there are times when this feels like an impossible task. My journey through motherhood hasn't been without its challenges. After each of my pregnancies, I faced postpartum anxiety, which grew worse with each experience. By the time my youngest daughter turned 18 months, I reached a breaking point. The pandemic only amplified everything—my anxious thoughts spiraled, decision fatigue set in, and soon my anxiety manifested physically with heart palpitations, dizziness, and numbness in my hands and feet.
It started to impact my daily functioning, and there were days I could barely do more than sit on the floor while my children played around me.
I felt like such a failure. I had everything that “they” tell you we need to thrive in motherhood: an involved partner, three healthy children, a supportive extended family, financial stability and friends who would drop anything for me. And yet, I was completely overwhelmed. I was terrified that this was how my life would always be. Seeking help from a therapist and my doctor changed my perspective. My therapist assured me that things wouldn’t always feel this way. Though I didn’t believe her then, I now know she was right. Through therapy and medication, I was able to regain control, and I’ve since learned maintenance strategies to manage the complexities of motherhood and prioritize my own well-being.
