PARENTING STRESS & MENTAL LOAD THERAPY in Austin, TX
Sometimes, in the thick of parenting, we can lose ourselves.
If you’re parenting and feeling frazzled or at your wit’s end, you’re not alone. Many parents find themselves overwhelmed and burned out in ways they didn’t expect.
You might go to bed at night replaying the day, feeling regret or guilt about how things went, and worrying about the impact you’re having on your kids. Or maybe you find yourself wanting to show up differently, but not quite knowing how to get there.
Parenting is hard, especially without a clear map for how to do it. And if you grew up in a painful or challenging environment, it can feel even harder to navigate in a way that feels different.
Maybe you:
Were raised in a home with a lot of yelling and want to break that cycle.
Worry about the impact you’re having on your kids, even when you know what you don’t want to repeat.
Notice something getting in the way of being present and connected, but aren’t sure how to shift it.
Have days when you feel like you’re handling things well, and days when it all feels like too much.
The fact that you want to do this better means everything.
You might be here because you want to be a better mom, but reconnecting with who you are is a big part of how that happens. “n the middle of it, it’s easy to lose sight of yourself.
Your reactions, your patterns, even the moments you’re not proud of — they don’t come out of nowhere. They make sense in the context of your story.
When we begin to understand how your history is shaping your parenting, things can start to shift. Not overnight, but in ways that feel more steady, more intentional, and more aligned with the kind of parent you want to be.
HOW I CAN HELP
I promise—no guilt trips here.
Parenting matters deeply, and it’s something most of us were never really taught how to do. You’re doing the best you can with what you’ve been given, and there’s room to make things feel different.
We’ll start by looking at your relationship with yourself, because that shapes everything. In tough moments with your child, your nervous system gets activated. That’s not a failure, it’s your system trying to protect you.
As we begin to understand those patterns, things can start to shift. You can respond with more intention instead of reacting on autopilot.
Over time, you may find yourself feeling more steady and more confident, even when parenting is hard. You’ll also learn how to connect with your child in a way that feels more natural and less like you’re constantly second-guessing yourself.
What if parenting could feel better?
Staying steady, even when your child can’t.
Responding to behavior in a way that’s more connected and less reactive.
Parenting in a way that actually aligns with who you want to be.
If this feels overwhelming, extra support can make a difference.
faqs
Common questions about my approach:
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I would argue that imperfect parenting is the "perfect" kind of parenting, when it's grounded in your values and a few key principles: understanding behaviors as clues from the nervous system, recognizing the power of boundaries and repair, and acknowledging your responsibility to address your own hurts so that your kids don’t have to. That’s the meaningful work we can do together in therapy.
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Two things are true: parents make mistakes, and it’s never too late to work on making things better. We’ll explore the power of repair—both the science behind it and how it works in practical terms. Even small changes can make a significant difference. If you’re feeling stuck in guilt and shame, that tells me you’re hurting—and that’s a great place for us to start.
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As much as our culture undervalues caregiving roles, I know that the meaningful work you’re doing matters and requires support and resources. If finances are a barrier for you, I’m happy to point you toward free and low-cost resources that have been game changers for me and my clients. Just head over to my contact page and drop me a line—I’ll be glad to help!