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...
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...
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...
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: 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: 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
