Why Postpartum Rage is Real and How to Find Specialized Therapy for Moms No one really prepares you for the moment you “see red” over something tiny. The baby won’t latch. The bottle leaks. Your partner asks an innocent question. The dog barks. And suddenly, your...
Women’s Mental Health Blog
The National Institute of Mental Health reports that 1 in 5 women experience a mental health condition in the United States. Mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, or trauma hold women back from living happily. They also can affect physical health, so it’s critical to care for your mental health as much as it is to care for your physical health.
At Lightwork Therapy & Recovery, we strive to give women hope, treatment, and the resources they need to take care of their mental well-being. Read our mental health blogs to learn more about mental health disorders and what you can do to maintain a healthy mind! If you or a loved one are struggling with your mental health, visit our mental health facility for women in Woburn, Massachusetts or call today to find out how we can help!
Releasing the Heat: Why Somatic Therapy is Effective for Female Anger If you’re anything like a lot of women we talk to, you can hold it together all day. You’re polite in the meeting. You stay patient with your kids. You answer the texts. You keep the peace. You do...
Anger as a Shield: How Trauma Therapy Helps Women Reclaim Emotional Safety Anger gets a bad reputation. But after trauma, anger often shows up for a very understandable reason. It can feel like the only emotion that keeps you safe. If you’ve noticed a shorter fuse...
Quick takeaway: migraines and burnout can look surprisingly similar If you’ve been walking around with a persistent headache, brain fog, a short fuse, and sleep that feels completely broken, it makes total sense to wonder: “Is this a migraine… or am I just burned...
Why stress hits moms differently (and why “just push through” doesn’t work) Therapy for stress: A lot of moms don’t realize they’re living in chronic stress until their body forces a slowdown. It shows up as getting sick more often, feeling constantly tired, snapping...
Therapy for Stress: Why stress shows up in your body (and why it’s not “just in your head”) If you’ve ever had that tight-chest feeling, like you can’t quite get a full breath, you already know this: stress doesn’t stay neatly in your thoughts. It moves into your...
Scared of Your Mind? How to Stop Scary Postpartum Thoughts If you’ve had a scary thought since having your baby and it made your stomach drop, please hear this first: you’re not alone, and you’re not a bad mom. Scary postpartum thoughts are more common than people...
Emotional Exhaustion: I Can't Stop Crying. Do I Need Therapy? If you can’t stop crying lately, I want you to hear this first: you’re not “too sensitive,” you’re not being dramatic, and you’re not alone. Crying spells can feel scary and embarrassing, especially when...
Safe Healing: How to Find the Best Mental Health Center for Women in MA Looking for mental health support can feel vulnerable in a very specific way. Even if you’re sure you need help, you might still be wondering: Will I feel judged? Will they really listen? Will...
Severe Mood Swings: I Think I'm Bipolar. What Do I Do Now? Severe mood swings can feel scary — and you’re not alone Maybe you’ve had moments where your mood shifts feel bigger than “stress” or “hormones.” One week you’re crying in the car because everything feels...
It is always a significant milestone when the work we do at LightWork Therapy & Recovery resonates with the community we serve. We are incredibly honored to announce that our founders, Molly and Jackie, were recently featured on the North of Boston Lifestyle blog...
Processing a Difficult Birth: A Guide to Birth Trauma Therapy Why a difficult birth can stay with you (even if everyone says you “should be fine”) If you came home with a healthy baby and still don’t feel okay, there’s nothing wrong with you. This is one of the most...
High-Functioning Depression: When You’re Successful but Empty There’s a particular kind of pain that’s hard to explain, because from the outside, everything looks fine. You’re showing up. You’re handling your responsibilities. You’re taking care of everyone else. You...
International Women’s Day: A Guide to Mindful Celebration and Self-Reflection Why International Women’s Day Matters (and Why We’re Taking a Mindful Approach) International Women’s Day (IWD) can feel energizing and tender at the same time. For some of us, it’s a day of...
International Women’s Day: 10 Ways to Honor Your Mental Health This March 8th March 8th can be beautiful. It can also feel… complicated. International Women’s Day (IWD) is often presented as a loud celebration of achievement, power, and “having it all.” And yes, we...
Finding Connection: Is a Women’s Therapy Group Right for You? If you’ve been holding a lot lately (anxiety, burnout, sadness, relationship stress, body image stuff you can’t turn off), you’re not alone. And you’re not “too much.” One of the most healing things we see...
Trauma Bonding Signs: Understanding Why It's So Hard to Leave If you’ve ever thought, “I know this is hurting me… so why can’t I walk away?” I want you to know something right up front: you’re not weak, broken, or “too much.” Trauma bonding is real, it’s powerful, and...
Postpartum Panic Attacks: How to Recognize Them and Find Calm Postpartum panic attacks: what they feel like (and why they can be so scary) If you’ve had a sudden wave of terror hit you after having a baby, you’re not alone. A lot of new parents feel completely...
Postpartum Rage Symptoms: Understanding Anger After Birth If you’ve felt a kind of anger after having a baby that honestly scared you a little, you’re not alone. Not the “I’m annoyed” kind of anger. I’m talking about rage that comes on fast, feels out of proportion,...
Why Women’s Group Therapy in Massachusetts Is More Effective Than Individual Care If you’ve ever wondered, “Why do I still feel so alone in this?” even after doing “all the right things,” you’re not imagining it. For a lot of women, individual therapy is helpful, but...