Parents
Therapy and Medication Mangement (if needed) for parents in NC experiencing stress, overwhelm, irritability, or mood disorders.
Parenting Through Stress: Why Mental Health Support Matters
Parenting is an incredible journey filled with love, joy, and growth—but it can also bring overwhelming stress. Parents often face sleepless nights, endless to-do lists, and the challenge of meeting everyone’s needs, all while juggling personal and professional obligations. For many, this unrelenting pressure can lead to feelings of burnout, rage, overwhelm, or even resentment. Left unchecked, these emotions can erode your well-being and hinder the nurturing, supportive environment you want to provide for your family.
The reality is...
You are not alone in feeling this way.
Modern parenting comes with unprecedented demands, and it’s completely normal to experience moments when you feel you’re barely holding it together.
Many parents battle these feelings quietly, fearing judgment or assuming it’s a personal failing. The truth?
These challenges are not a reflection of your ability as a parent—they’re an opportunity to seek support and gain tools to thrive.
Stress, burnout, and anger are signals that your mental health deserves as much care as your family’s well-being.
The reality can be...
Your mental health is the cornerstone of your family’s happiness.
By prioritizing your emotional well-being, you not only care for yourself but also create a healthier, more peaceful home for those you love.
Don’t wait for things to get harder—take the first step towards relief and resilience today.
Schedule a consultation with our experienced mental health providers, and let’s work together to help you find balance and joy in parenting.
You’re not alone, and you don’t have to face this journey without support.
Is the thought of seeing a mental health specialist feeling overwhelming?
We get it. When people realize they are struggling, they often first respond by denying, avoiding, or masking their feelings. This is because our brains are great at sending us a lot of “what if” and worse-case-scenario thoughts.
Common Reasons Parents Seek Our Services
Anxiety
Identity crisis
Difficulty with focus and organization
Relationships challenges
Sleep challenges
Overwhelm, challenges setting boundaries, resentment, burnout
Low mood and low energy, lack of motivation, not enjoying parenthood as expected
Mood swings, anger, rage, irritability
Obsessive-compulsive symptoms
Depression
Their kids are triggering their trauma wounds.
What it's like to work with us.
Clients who enjoy working with us are excited to learn about their mind and body and are ready to work on making progress toward creating and achieving their goals and want to work with someone who will genuinely take an interest and care about them and their success. We are very passionate about being approachable, meeting people where they are, and working hard. By the end of your first session, you will likely think, “that wasn’t as hard as I thought it would be and I am hopeful about this plan.”
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Common Fears about Mental Healthcare
Will this help me be able to be a better parent?
Absolutely! Our support services are designed to help you manage stress, build resilience, and create healthier family dynamics so you can parent with confidence and connection.
Will you try to take my kids away if I have suicidal thoughts or use drugs?
No, our goal is to support you, not punish you. We provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to address challenges and find solutions without fear of losing your children. That said, we are mandatory reporters of child abuse.
What if I don’t know what to say?
You don’t have to know anything. We will work together to discover your needs. You will find that I am very good at helping clients communicate.
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Answers to Your Questions about Mental Healthcare
General Mental Health Basics
We offer both as my schedule allows. In general, we have more availability for medication appointments. If you are interested in both and our therapy slots are full, we will help you connect with another therapist while we manage your medication.
This will be determined during your intake appointment. Brief appointments are ideal for time-limited specific concerns or for clients who are stable and transitioning out of recurring therapy or have already been in recurring therapy in the past. It is also helpful for clients who have challenging schedules or financial concerns that do not accommodate recurring therapy.
No! we see young adults and young-at-heart adults from diverse backgrounds. We have additional training and experience working with the college health and perinatal mental health populations but you do not have to identify with those groups to receive care.
We do not at this time.
Depression, anxiety, social anxiety, OCD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, ADHD (with non-stimulants only)
No. Our services are offered predominantly through telehealth and I do not prescribe any controlled substances.
Yes. Clients who live locally, may request an in-person appointment.
Yes. We know how challenging juggling all these responsibilities can be and we will make a plan that will help you succeed all aspects of your life-including academic life.
Maternal Mental Health Basics
Perinatal refers to the period of pregnancy and one year after childbirth. Because we know that mood and anxiety symptoms can occur at any time during the reproductive years, we find maternal mental health to be a better term to describe what we treat but both are often used interchangeably. Some moms don’t seek care until their kids are already in school, and they are welcome too! And for many moms, their symptoms start before they ever consider pregnancy.
We welcome clients dealing with the difficulties of pregnancy preparation, childbirth, adoption, pregnancy loss, and early parenting in whatever time-frame is meaningful and necessary to them.
For patients receiving medication management, we send a treatment summary letter after every medication adjustment. Additionally, your obstetrician is welcome and encouraged to consult with us as needed.
PMADs (perinatal mood and anxiety disorders) include depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, psychosis, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and insomnia.
Depression, anxiety, social anxiety, OCD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, ADHD (with non-stimulants only)
No. Our services are offered predominantly through telehealth and we do not prescribe any controlled substances.
Yes. Clients who live locally, may request an in-person appointment.
Yes. we know how challenging juggling all these responsibilities can be and we will make a plan that will help you succeed all aspects of your life-including academic life.
What to expect for Virtual Appointments
Yes, in order to provide effective care, we must be able to see you. You are not required to use your camera for asynchronous classes.
No, you will need to reschedule. Please be aware there is a cancellation fee for appointments not cancelled within 24 hours.
The best feature of having a virtual appointment option is the convenience! Come as you are, baby drool, messy house, and all. You must be clothed (shirts required, and you may not be using mind altering substances during your appointment.
You will be able to access your appointment from any device with internet and a camera. Due to state licensing regulations, you must be in NC or VA at the time of your appointment. Please try to give yourself a quiet and private place. (Some patients find their vehicles (parked-not driving!) or bathroom to be great escape locations for their appointment.
Practice Policies for clients seeking 1-on-1mental healthcare
Yes, we will collaborate with your individual therapist.
No. Due to the boundaries established by the DEA system, providers cannot prescribe controlled substances to patients they have not initially seen in person. It is anticipated that the COVID pandemic exception will expire. That said, we have many modalities that are safe and effective and provide a long-term solutions so that controlled substances may not be necessary. We are committed to helping patients connect with their best-selves (which involves the courageous exploration of a values-driven life, rather than avoidance and symptom management).
Yes. Please plan to sign a release of information so we can communicate with your medication provider as needed.