Anxiety therapy for new moms
in Ridgewood, NJ and online across nj & ny
Find inner peace & embrace the journey of motherhood.
Feeling totally drained from the nonstop to-do list and trying to figure out this whole 'new mom' thing—on top of dealing with anxiety? Yeah, it’s a lot.
It’s like you can never RElax.
Being a new parent is seriously exhausting. You've suddenly got this huge pile of things to do, on top of navigating this whole new mom thing, and it can feel completely overwhelming. Just trying to keep up with the day-to-day stuff, while also going through this massive life change, can leave you feeling constantly drained and emotionally stretched thin. Trying to be "good" at everything while your brain is buzzing with thoughts makes it so hard to find any peace.
It's like you're caught in this tiring loop of being totally wiped out, constantly caring for your kid, and dealing with that nagging anxiety. This whole juggling act can really take a toll on your energy and your mental well-being.
If this sounds familiar, please know you're definitely not the only one feeling this way. Lots of new parents go through the same thing, and reaching out for support is a really important step. Therapy can give you a safe place to talk about all those overwhelming feelings, learn some helpful ways to cope, and start finding a better balance as you adjust to being a mom.
Sound like you?
Striving for an unattainable standard of parenting perfection and feeling inadequate or anxious when unable to meet it
Feeling like a failure if you’re not able to meet every perceived expectation of motherhood perfectly
Assuming that others are judging or criticizing your parenting abilities
Discounting or dismissing any positive moments or successes as a parent, focusing only on perceived failures or shortcomings
Set clear limits and help you carve out time for yourself—so you can actually go to the bathroom alone and start to feel less depleted.
And we’ll gently explore the underlying fears and worries you might have about being a mom—including those feelings of not being good enough.
Help you feel more like a confident superhero—and cut yourself some slack when the chaos hits.
We'll work on building your support system so you don’t feel like you're stranded on a desert island with a tiny, demanding roommate.
Here’s what we’ll do togetheR
You celebrate successes and moments of joy, no matter how small, and practicing gratitude for the positive aspects of parenthood.
Daily tasks don’t feel unmanageable and you have a healthier relationship with yourself.
You manage perfectionistic tendencies and unrealistic expectations while embracing imperfection and focus on the joys of motherhood
You are able to practice self-compassion and prioritize your own mental health.
