Every Mom deserves to bloom well.
Your mind won’t stop racing. You’re beyond exhausted, overwhelmed, and second-guessing everything, including yourself. You imagined your pregnancy, postpartum and early motherhood years would be filled with the sweetest moments of love and joy, but so far all you’ve felt is let down.
“It wasn’t supposed to feel this way…”
Tired, anxious, and drowning in guilt for feeling so trapped, you’re wondering,
“Will I ever enjoy being a mom, or feel like myself again?”
You might even feel scared you’re not bonding with your little one the way you should, and you’re definitely more disconnected from yourself than you’ve ever been. You have no idea what’s normal and what’s not, but you’re too ashamed of your dark thoughts to ask anyone.
“What’s wrong with me? Why can’t I just enjoy this?”
If this sounds familiar to you, you’re in the right place.
I help new mothers like you move through the constant worry + self-doubt of early motherhood to a place of calm, confidence + clarity, so you can begin to thrive.
Hi there, I’m Keely.
And I’d love to sit with you for a while.
Because I’ve probably been where you are and there’s so much to share. I too have been consumed by the exhaustion + relentless guilt that comes with motherhood. I’ve felt let down when the demands + realities didn’t live up to the gentle experience I’d once imagined and hoped for. I have even lived through my own experiences of postpartum depression after a hard delivery, and a few anxiously unsteady new motherhood years of my own.
That’s why I’m here.
As a mom myself to two-life changing humans and a specialized maternal mental health clinician passionate about supporting women + their families, I want to share all I know with you to help normalize and de-stigmatize the challenges of early motherhood. I want to offer you reassurance + a fresh perspective when you need it to help you grow into your greatest potential as a mom and more! And if I’m being honest, I’m also here because I want to learn from and connect with you too. After all, I’m still a mother evolving right there in the trenches alongside you, and I believe we all do our best growing and healing together.
You're not broken, you're still blooming.
You're not broken, you're still blooming.
The transition to motherhood — especially during pregnancy, postpartum, and the early parenting years — changes everything. Your body, your identity, your relationships, your emotions… there’s no part of you that isn’t touched by the transformation. And yet, no one prepares you for the fears, the feelings of loss, or the dark and scary thoughts that can come with it. You might be wondering things like —
Why am I worried about everything all the time?
What do these scary thoughts mean?
Why do I feel like something’s missing?
Am I a bad mother?
Am I going crazy?
This is supposed to be a joyful time, why do I not feel happy?
Pregnancy, postpartum + early motherhood is such a complex season of life, and you’re learning so much every day. It’s important to know you’re not the only one, and support is available.
You are not alone, and with support you will bloom well.
That’s where I can help.
Through my counseling + other support offers, I can help you —
Feel supported and safe in a nonjudgmental environment during one of the most challenging times you’ve ever faced.
Recognize the real impact of becoming a parent on every area of your life.
Navigate the physical, social, emotional + spiritual changes of motherhood with more ease.
Understand how your thoughts + behaviors may be contributing to the anxiety cycle.
Learn tools to relieve your anxiety, ease relationship tension, + restore more balance.
Improve your overall quality of life + feel more satisfaction in motherhood.
If you’re still considering, here’s what other moms are saying about working with me.
You can thrive as a mom. I can help.
Pregnancy, postpartum, and early motherhood might not be turning into the picture perfect vision you had in mind, but that’s okay. The truth is, the perinatal journey is messy, and hard for all moms especially when you’re going through it for the first time.
I believe wholeheartedly in your resilience and ability to do the hard things, and you don’t ever have to do them alone.
Are you ready to feel calmer, more connected, + more confident as a mother so you can enjoy these years without losing yourself to them?
Still have questions or feel unsure about what you need? Keep exploring for more helpful info for your well-being in the perinatal + new motherhood season.
Perinatal Adjustment + What to Expect
Pregnancy, postpartum, + the early parenting years bring huge changes — in your body, your emotions, your relationships, and your sense of self. Some ups + downs are normal, but others may be signs you need extra support. Knowing the difference can help you feel more confident and less alone in your experience, so here I share more about what’s typical and what’s not, how to ask for help when you need it.
Perinatal Risk Factors + What You Need to Know
Perinatal risk factors are the conditions that increase the chance of physical, mental or emotional complications during or after pregnancy, and through the early months or years of new motherhood. These risks span a wide range of physical, emotional, and social factors, and they impact every new mother differently. It’s important to understand that these factors don’t guarantee you’ll struggle, but they do increase the chance you might. Read on to learn more about perinatal adjustment risks + where to turn for support to protect yourself.
Frequently Asked Perinatal Questions
If you’re like most new moms I meet, you’ve probably spent more time than you can count scrolling for answers, only to end up feeling more confused or overwhelmed than before. Here you’ll find answers to some common questions about perinatal adjustment and how I can support you with it.
Feeling unlike yourself in pregnancy or postpartum is more common than you think.
Feeling unlike yourself in pregnancy or postpartum is more common than you think.
If you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or unlike yourself during pregnancy or in new motherhood, you’re not alone. These experiences are more common than most people realize, and with the right care they do get better!
Every mother deserves to feel supported, understood, and empowered during this season of life — and with compassionate, comprehensive support, you will find your footing and start feeling more fulfilled in motherhood too.
More joyful motherhood will grow with the right support. Why not start today?
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If you’d like a little encouragement in the meantime, let’s connect! You can get helpful tips + the reassurances you need to bloom well through pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond here.