Summer Anxiety Treatment in Women: When Is It Time to Get Professional Help? If summer has you feeling more anxious instead of more carefree, you’re not imagining it. And you’re definitely not alone. A lot of women tell us they feel guilty even...
Mental Health
10 Reasons Why Moms Need Therapy for Stress
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...
How to Find the Best Mental Health Center for Women in MA
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...
I Think I’m Bipolar: What to Do When Mood Swings Take Over
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...
A Conversation on Connection: LightWork Featured on North of Boston Lifestyle
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...
High-Functioning Depression in Women: 5 Trusted Signs
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...
International Women’s Day: Ways to Honor Your Mental Health
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...
Women’s Therapy Group: Is It Right for Me?
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...
Women’s Group Therapy in MA: Why It Works
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...
Burnout Recovery Plan: Starting Fresh in 2026
Creating a Burnout Recovery Plan: How to Start Fresh in 2026 Understanding Burnout Let's talk about what burnout really is, because it's more than just feeling tired after a long week. Burnout is a state of complete physical, emotional, and mental...
