EMDR Therapy for Mothers in New York experiencing anxiety and overwhelm
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EMDR Therapy for Mothers in New York experiencing anxiety and overwhelm *
You finally get everyone to bed, sit down in a quiet house, and instead of relaxing… you feel a wave of dread, guilt, or racing thoughts you’ve been holding off all day.
You love your child more than anything and still sometimes fantasize about being alone in a silent room with no one needing you.
You snap over something small, spilled milk, whining, one more “mom?” and then spend the rest of the night replaying it, convinced you’re damaging them.
You feel overstimulated by the constant noise, touch, and decision-making… but ashamed to admit that motherhood feels like too much sometimes.
You miss who you were before becoming a mother, your independence, your pace, your identity and then feel guilty for even thinking that.
You lie awake checking the monitor, googling symptoms, or imagining worst-case scenarios because your nervous system refuses to power down.
Being a mother just doesn’t feel easy or natural..
does this feel familiar?
It feels like you’re supposed to be grateful every second but instead you’re exhausted, overstimulated, and quietly wondering why this feels so much harder than anyone said it would.
You might also experience…
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Things that once felt like you, reading, exercising, creativity, connection, now feel distant, like there’s no space or energy left for them.
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Unwanted images or “what if” scenarios loop in your mind about your baby’s safety, your competence, or something terrible happening, even when you know they don’t make sense.
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Small things set you off quickly, and the emotional whiplash between tenderness and frustration leaves you questioning yourself.
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You’re rarely alone, yet you feel deeply isolated, like no one truly sees how heavy this transition has been for you
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Your body feels unfamiliar, softer or changed in ways you didn’t expect, and you’re grieving it while also feeling pressure to “bounce back.”
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You feel guilty for needing a break, for missing your old life, for not soaking in every moment, as if loving your child should cancel out your own needs.
From the fog of postpartum recovery to the constant rhythm of feeding, soothing, and decision-making, your nervous system is forced to adapt quickly. The transition into motherhood is biological as much as it is emotional, your body is recalibrating while you carry enormous responsibility.
For many women, this season brings postpartum anxiety, intrusive thoughts, irritability, or a persistent sense of being on edge. If you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unlike yourself, you are not failing , your nervous system is responding to profound change.
As a therapist and a mother, your experiences deeply resonate with my own journey…
I’m a mom too
Therapy for moms can support…
Postpartum OCD/ Anxiety/ Depression
Loneliness + Isolation
Intrusive + Obsessive Thoughts
Birth Trauma
Self Esteem concerns
Relationship changes
Loss of self/ identity
Therapy Approaches
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Anxiety Therapy
You look calm and capable on the outside but internally your mind rarely stops scanning, planning, or second-guessing. Anxiety therapy for high-functioning women whose nervous systems are stuck in overdrive, even when life appears “fine.” Together we work beneath the surface of symptoms to help your body learn safety, not just your mind understand it.
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Highly Attuned Women
You feel everything deeply, your own emotions and everyone else’s. As a highly sensitive or empathic woman, you may absorb stress, overextend yourself, or struggle with boundaries while appearing strong and self-aware. Our work focuses on helping your nervous system differentiate what’s yours, build emotional boundaries, and transform sensitivity into strength rather than overwhelm.
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Motherhood & Postpartum
Becoming a mother is profound, beautiful and often disorienting. Whether you’re navigating postpartum anxiety, identity shifts, intrusive thoughts, or the invisible pressure to “handle it all,” therapy offers a grounded space to recalibrate. I support mothers in processing the intensity of this transition so they can feel more stable, connected, and emotionally resourced.
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EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy helps your nervous system process experiences that continue to drive anxiety, perfectionism, people-pleasing, or self-doubt. Instead of only talking about patterns, we work directly with the emotional memories and body-based responses that keep them in place. This approach creates deeper, more lasting shifts, especially for high-achieving women who feel stuck despite insight.
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EMDR Intensives
EMDR intensives offer a focused, accelerated approach to healing. Rather than spreading the work across months of weekly sessions, we dedicate extended time to process specific themes or core wounds in a structured, supportive format. Intensives are ideal for women who are motivated, ready for depth, and seeking meaningful change in a shorter timeframe.
Moms are not meant to navigate this alone
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I typically meet with clients once a week or every other week for 45-55 minutes. Sessions will be tailored to your specific needs.
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The honest answer is, it depends. Therapy is not one-size-fits-all, and the timeline for change varies based on your goals, the patterns we’re working with, and how long your nervous system has been carrying them.
Some clients begin to feel relief within the first few sessions simply from having space to slow down and feel understood. Deeper shifts, especially around anxiety, perfectionism, people-pleasing, or trauma, often take longer because we’re not just managing symptoms, we’re working at the level of the nervous system and emotional memory.
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My practice is intentionally focused on depth, safety, and individualized care. I integrate EMDR therapy with nervous system informed anxiety therapy, moving at a pace that respects your capacity and lived experience. The goal isn’t just symptom relief, but helping you feel more steady, connected, and less alone in what you’re carrying.