Although I normally focus my blog posts on information, research, and my experiences with counseling clients for postpartum depression and anxiety, from time to time I’d like to feature real stories from moms who have experienced struggles during pregnancy and postpartum.  As September is NICU Awareness Month, I’m grateful to have had a colleague, Lizzette […]

As a mom of four and a therapist who works with a lot of moms with young kids, I can definitely appreciate how daunting it can be to get out of the house with a newborn!  I can remember trying to assemble all of the necessary gear, time everything perfectly so we could get to […]

The schools in the northern Indianapolis area are all back in session, and if you’re like me, you just gave a little sigh of relief.  The nice thing about summer is having a more relaxed schedule— not having to rush the kids out the door every morning.  However, I think most people—especially children— do well […]

As a certified EMDR therapist in Fishers, Indiana, I love EMDR and use it, at some point, with most of my clients.  EMDR is a powerful treatment approach that is evidence-based and highly-researched for trauma, anxiety, and a long list of other concerns.  As I’ve discussed in other posts, I’ve seen such healing (often much […]

Congratulations on your new baby… and now the time has come for another big adjustment.  You’re going back to work.  You may be feeling a variety (and mixture!) of emotions… anxiety, relief, disappointment, guilt, eagerness, anticipation, and/or sadness.    No matter which emotions are most prominent right now, you’re preparing yourself for the big change.  […]

During my training to become a certified EMDR therapist, I’ve participated in quite a few consultation meetings and have presented cases for feedback from other EMDR therapists and experts.  I often work with clients who have complex symptoms and are seeking Christian counseling for trauma and anxiety.  When discussing a case that I needed direction […]

As a certified EMDR therapist, I use aspects of EMDR therapy with almost all of my clients at some point in their treatment.  Sometimes clients reach out to me specifically because they know they want to use EMDR.  Other times, we start with more of a cognitive-behavioral approach but at some point I see an […]

As a Christian counselor who specializes in pregnancy and postpartum mental health, I listen to stories every day from moms who have had a variety of experiences on their journey to motherhood.  Some of those experiences include the NICU.  It’s been my privilege to walk with NICU parents through healing from postpartum trauma, including EMDR […]

When moms reach out for counseling for postpartum depression, anxiety, and trauma, there are often common themes to their experiences.  Many women come to realize that part of their birth story felt very out of control, often traumatic.  This is especially true if the NICU was a part of their experience. In the article, “We […]

If you have stumbled onto this page, it likely means you have been affected by a pregnancy loss… either it’s happened to you, a family member, a friend… and you’re looking for ways to know you’re not alone.  The heartbreaking truth is that you definitely are not alone, as best guesses place miscarriage rates at […]