Therapy For Moms
Become a Confident Mom - Free yourself from Anxiety, Stress, & Worry
Moms are expected to be:
Chef
Housekeeper
Chauffer
Therapist
Entertainer
Friend
Wife
Event planner
Spiritual advisor
Hostage negotiator
How can one person be expected to be good at so many different things?!
You can't
And that's okay.
Too bad Facebook and Pinterest make us believe that everybody is doing all of that while making perfect bunny birthday cakes and having an immaculate, magazine-worthy household. Oh, and their kids never get into trouble either.
That's what we're up against.
Society makes it really easy to believe those negative thoughts about being a terrible mother.
It's so much that often the first thing moms give up is self-care.
Unfortunately, without self-care, the rest of that list falls apart pretty quickly and we end up overwhelmed, lonely, feeling like a failure, and filled with worry.
You're exhausted, easily irritated, and worried that your outbursts and snapping are starting to hurt your kids. Sure, all parents make the occasional mistake, but you're beginning to fear making an irreversible mistake.
Nothing you do feels good enough, and it all goes unappreciated. You feel like your children deserve better, but you're not sure what to do.
Before having kids, I had no idea just how difficult parenting really was.
There are days when it amazes me that children survive into adulthood without being dropped off with the grandparents because they are just too much to handle!
But you'll never even consider taking a break because our society rewards stress. Getting fewer hours of sleep is seen as a symbol of how productive we are. Busyness is a badge of honor.
Being a mom is more than a full-time job. It's like 7 full-time jobs wrapped into one, and there isn't enough coffee in the world to make it easy.
But it doesn't have to feel as overwhelming as it does right now!
Dr. Kevin Hyde, Florida Licensed Psychologist
Get help from a specialist
Shocking news... I'm not a mom. But I saw the challenges my wife faced as a new mother and all the pressure she feels even now, 3 years after having our first daughter. I am in the trenches with her raising our two girls and feel many of the same stresses and worries as she does.
But it's still different.
Society puts much more pressure on moms than it does dads. I get passes where others might give her nasty looks.
It's not fair.
That's why it's so important to me to help mothers find ways to overcome the stresses, pressures, and challenges that come with motherhood.
I choose to focus on this every single day to ensure that you can feel better as soon as possible. We'll be ready to go from day one. We'll hone in on your specific challenges and build a treatment plan to reach your goals as quickly as possible.
You deserve the best treatment... and I will do my best to provide it.
I've helped moms struggling with many challenges, including:
Exhaustion
Constant worry
Anxiety
Depression
Anger and irritability
Divorce
Children who don't respect their authority
Loss of personal identity
Empty nest syndrome
Each of these present their own unique struggles and can make juggling parenting duties feel impossible.
The weight of the job is heavy enough without your own mind and body working against you as well.
You don't need to go through this alone.
YOU are important and I want to help guide you to a life filled with
joy, peace, and contentment
I want to help you
Reduce stress and develop coping skills
Reduce depression and increase activity
Boost mood and energy levels
Reduce irritability and anger
Reduce guilt
Reduce the intensity of negative thoughts
Improve sleep
Improve relationships with your spouse, kids, friends, family, etc.
Improve self-care
Remember your identity
Boost self-esteem
Identify personal and family goals and values
How will you help me reach my goals?
I use techniques from acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help you reach your goals. I enjoy this flexibility because I don't believe in a one-size fits all approach. We work together to make a plan to tackle your specific challenges. You are different from any other client, so it's important to make sure that all the techniques and strategies we discuss fit with your personality. And when something doesn't work, we toss it to the side and take a different approach. There is always another path to help you move forward.
How can I find time for therapy?
I already mentioned that moms have to wear so many hats and find it hard to make time for themselves, so it makes sense that finding time for a therapy appointment can seem overwhelming. While there is no easy answer to this question, I would respond with a question for you - how will you cope if things continue the way they are now? Therapy is an investment in yourself and your personal well-being. Many of my clients tell me they were hesitant at first, but once they begin to feel energized and to enjoy true quality time with their family again, they are so thankful at having reached out. I also offer the option of online video therapy to make it a little easier for busy moms to find time for our sessions.
Are you ready to get started?
Then I can't wait to hear from you to discuss how we can start helping you feel joy again.