What You Need to Know About My Approach: Strategic Support for Postpartum Moms
Motherhood is one of the most transformative and challenging experiences a woman can go through. While it’s filled with love and joy, it can also bring feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, and even disconnection from who you once were. If you’ve found yourself struggling to feel like yourself again or searching for ways to manage the mental and emotional load of motherhood, you’re not alone.
I understand these struggles because I’ve dedicated my career to supporting moms just like you. My approach is grounded in practical, actionable strategies and inspired by years of studying with and learning from leaders in mental health, like Michael Yapko, Daniel Goleman, Aaron Beck, Lynn Lyons and Reid Wilson. This has helped me craft a way of working with moms that’s focused on real results—not just temporary relief but lasting change.
If you’re looking for support that helps you move forward, this blog will give you a clear idea of how I work and why my approach might be exactly what you need.
Why Strategic Support for Postpartum Moms Works
Strategic Support for Postpartum Moms
When life feels heavy, it’s hard to know where to start. That’s why my work focuses on giving moms practical tools they can use right away, no matter how overwhelmed or exhausted they feel. My goal isn’t to add more “to-dos” to your plate but to help you take small, meaningful steps that create real progress.
Here’s what makes my approach unique:
- Recognizing Patterns
Often, we operate on autopilot, stuck in cycles of thinking and reacting that make us feel worse. My work helps you identify these patterns so you can begin to shift them. For example, if you’re stuck in negative self-talk or avoidance, we’ll pinpoint where that happens and find ways to change it. - Building Emotional Intelligence
Inspired by Daniel Goleman’s work, emotional intelligence is about understanding and managing your feelings in a way that serves you. Together, we’ll build self-awareness, learn to regulate your emotional responses, and strengthen your ability to connect with others—whether it’s your partner, baby, or yourself. - Taking Action
Talking about your struggles is important, but lasting change comes from action. I’ll help you create a personalized plan with small, actionable steps that fit into your life and don’t feel overwhelming.
This approach isn’t about quick fixes or perfection—it’s about progress. It’s about empowering you to take control of your mental health and feel like yourself again.
Strategic Support for Postpartum Depression
Strategic Support for Postpartum Moms
Postpartum depression isn’t just “baby blues” or a rough day—it’s a deep emotional struggle that can feel isolating and heavy. My work with postpartum depression is guided by cognitive therapy principles, like those pioneered by Aaron Beck, and focuses on breaking the patterns that keep you stuck.
Here’s how we’ll work together:
- Recognizing Negative Cycles
Depression often reinforces itself through thought patterns like hopelessness or self-doubt. I’ll help you recognize these patterns and reframe them into thoughts that create space for growth and hope. - Taking Small Steps Toward Change
You don’t have to overhaul your life to feel better. Sometimes, the smallest changes—like practicing gratitude or creating moments of connection—can build momentum. - Strengthening Your Emotional Awareness
Depression can make it hard to feel anything but the weight of sadness. Together, we’ll work on expanding your emotional range and reconnecting with joy, even in small ways.
For more on how to navigate postpartum depression, check out this blog on building resilience as a mom.
Strategic Support for Postpartum Anxiety
Postpartum anxiety often feels like a never-ending loop of worry. You might find yourself fixated on “what if” scenarios or struggling with intrusive thoughts that make you feel out of control. My approach to anxiety is rooted in Lynn Lyon and Reid Wilson’s methods, which focus on leaning into discomfort and building resilience, as well as cognitive flexibility to help you manage anxiety in healthier ways.
Here’s what strategic support for postpartum anxiety looks like:
- Identifying Triggers and Patterns
Anxiety thrives on avoidance and the need for control. We’ll work on recognizing what sets off your anxiety and the automatic responses that reinforce it, so you can begin to change those cycles. - Building Resilience Through Action
Anxiety can’t be avoided, but it can be faced. I’ll guide you in taking small, manageable steps to lean into what scares you, so you can build confidence and feel more in control. - Practicing Flexible Thinking
Anxiety loves rigid rules—like the belief that everything has to go perfectly. Together, we’ll work on loosening those mental “rules” so you can feel calmer, even when life feels unpredictable.
For more insights on postpartum anxiety, visit this blog on understanding anxiety and the brain.
Who I Work Best With
This approach isn’t for everyone, and that’s okay. My work is most effective for moms who are ready to take action—even if it feels hard. If you’re willing to show up and try new things, I’ll meet you with tools and strategies that actually make a difference.
Here’s what moms I’ve worked with often say:
- “I feel like I finally have control over my emotions instead of being controlled by them.”
- “I’ve learned tools that actually work in my everyday life.”
- “I’m starting to feel like myself again—and like I’m a good mom.”
If you’re tired of feeling stuck, I’m here to help you move forward.
Let’s Create Change Together
Motherhood doesn’t have to feel overwhelming forever. With strategic support for postpartum moms, you can take back control of your mental health and reconnect with yourself. Whether you’re facing postpartum depression, anxiety, or simply feeling like you’ve lost your spark, I’m here to help you take meaningful steps toward feeling better.
If you’re ready to get started, explore my upcoming workshops or book a consultation. You deserve to feel like yourself again.
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Resources for Moms
- Learn more about navigating postpartum depression.
- Explore strategies for managing postpartum anxiety.
- Check out tips for finding balance and joy in motherhood.
Motherhood is tough, but you’re tougher. With strategic support for postpartum moms, you can break free from the patterns holding you back and start creating the life you want—one step at a time. Let’s work together to make it happen.
And because I love sharing resources that make a difference, here are some books that inspire my work:
- ⭐ “Breaking the Patterns of Depression” by Michael Yapko **If you can’t find this I have them IN MY OFFICE and can mail you one. I know Michael personally. This book is a MUST HAVE!!!
- ⭐ “Emotional Intelligence” by Daniel Goleman
- ⭐ “Stopping the Noise in Your Head” by Reid Wilson and Lynn Lyons
- ⭐ “Anxiety Disorders and Phobias” by Aaron Beck
- ⭐ “The Body Keeps the Score” by Bessel van der Kolk
- ⭐ “Hypnosis and Treating Depression” by Michael Yapko
- ⭐ “Hand-Me-Down Blues” by Michael Yapko
- ⭐ “Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents” by Lynn Lyons
You don’t have to stay stuck. Start making the change
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