Therapy for Anxious Moms Raising Anxious kids
Helping you manage your own anxiety, support your child with confidence, and feel more grounded—no matter what the day brings.
Mom overwhelm shouldn’t be in the drivers seat
You’re doing everything you can for your anxious child.
But it still feels like it’s not enough.
You’re managing their big emotions while quietly juggling your own stress, anxiety, and self-doubt.
It’s exhausting—and often invisible to everyone else.
You deserve a space to exhale.
A space to feel supported, sort through the overwhelm, and feel more grounded—for them, and for you.
Imagine…..
Trusting that you’re enough, even when your child says you’re the worst
Finding steadiness, even when even when the house is a mess and your mind feels just as cluttered.
Facing each day with more steadiness, even when your to-do list feels endless and everyone needs you at once
Letting go of scrolling through other moms’ highlight reels and feeling like you don’t measure up.
Feeling grounded, even when you’re running on two hours of sleep and everything feels overwhelming.
What Anxious Moms are saying
“It wasn’t just my child who was anxious—I was, too. Every time they spiraled, I did too. I was stuck in my head, trying to fix everything.
Melissa helped me understand how my own anxiety was showing up in our relationship—and how I could respond differently. I’ve learned to pause and to stop trying to control every outcome. ”
When your child is anxious, it’s hard to find a moment to breathe—especially when you’re anxious too.
Therapy can help you:
Make space for your own needs—not just in theory, but in real life—without the guilt.
Learn tools that actually work in the middle of a meltdown or a sleepless night—for both of you.
Reconnect with what matters most, even when everything feels urgent.
Set boundaries that protect your energy, and relate to others (your partner, your child, even yourself) with more clarity and confidence.
Quiet the inner critic, and start parenting from self-trust instead of fear.
Let go of the pressure to do it perfectly, and lean into being present—even when things feel messy.
What to Expect
While therapy is always tailored to your unique experience, I often draw from approaches like ACT, CBT, and IFS to support anxious moms navigating the challenges of motherhood.
These frameworks offer both practical tools and space for deeper reflection.
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ACT
ACT helps you connect with what matters most to you—so you can respond more flexibly to tough emotions, overwhelming thoughts, and parenting stress.
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CBT
CBT supports you in identifying and shifting the unhelpful thinking patterns that feed anxiety and self-doubt, especially in the face of perfectionism or parenting pressure.
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IFS
IFS allows us to gently explore the different parts of you—like the part that wants to hold it all together, and the part that’s exhausted—so you can move toward self-compassion.
How Do I Know If Therapy Is Right For Me?
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Finding the right fit matters. In the first few sessions, notice how safe and supported you feel, and whether the therapist seems to truly understand your experience. The right therapist will invite honest feedback, adapt their approach to meet your needs, and help you feel seen—not judged. If it doesn’t feel like a match, that’s okay. A good therapist will support you in finding someone who is. You deserve to feel comfortable and connected.
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Therapy moves at your pace, and you’re in control of what you share. A therapist can start with small steps, allowing you to build trust and feel safe before diving into more sensitive topics.
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Progress in therapy often happens gradually, and small shifts can lead to meaningful, long-term change. Your therapist can help track these subtle improvements and show you how to recognize the progress, no matter how small, as part of your journey.
