Written by: Melissa Light, LPC, NCC, PMH-C What is PDA? Neurodiversity is a broad term. Covering a variety of ways people experience the world. One area that is starting to be acknowledged is Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). PDA is a profile of autism, meaning it can be a part of some autistic people’s experience. A […]
Written by: Melissa Light, LPC, NCC, PMH-C What is Birth Trauma? Childbirth is one of the most life-changing experiences, and the media often portrays it as a magical and beautiful moment. For many birth-giving people, the experiences they have during the birth process don’t match up to the story they wanted or expected. Birth trauma […]
Written by: Melissa Light, LPC, NCC, PMH-C Understanding Autism As a therapist specializing in autism, I’ve been privileged to work with a diverse range of women and parents. One particular group that deserves nuanced support is mothers who are autistic. (I’m using “autistic” out of respect for the current preferred term by people who are […]
Written by: Melissa Light, LPC, NCC, PMH-C Experiencing a miscarriage is a profound and deeply personal event that can impact many aspects of a person’s life. As a postpartum therapist at Informed Therapy Group specializing in postpartum therapy and supporting individuals through the emotional aftermath of pregnancy loss, I have witnessed firsthand the range of […]
Written by: Melissa Light, LPC, NCC, PMH-C Have you ever felt you didn’t fit in, but weren’t exactly sure why? Do you look around at how others are doing things and wonder if you are working harder than you need to be? Maybe you are able to manage work or engage in socializing but come home […]
Written by: Melissa Light, LPC, NCC, PMH-C Understanding ADHD ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) isn’t a matter of being unable to sit still or pay attention. It’s a complex neurodevelopmental condition that impacts how the brain functions, particularly in areas of attention, impulse control, and executive function (like planning and organizing). This can lead to difficulties in […]
As a new parent, you want the absolute best for your baby. You’re filled with excitement and anticipation as you prepare to enter this amazing journey, but those feelings can sometimes be marred by fear or anxiety about the unknowns that lie ahead. Postpartum depression is one such worry – an unexpected burden that no […]
It’s 2023. You are feeling the pressure to make this year a good one. As we start the new year, it can be hard to not feel the weight of the expectations you have for the new year. You want to make your health a priority, do well at work or spend more time with […]
It’s 2022. You’ve been stressing about working from home, a global pandemic, and day-to-day obstacles, and now… You’re pregnant! That doesn’t mean your stress levels need to go through the roof. I’m sure you’ve heard this a million times — but it’s true — a healthy mom makes a healthy baby. That includes mental health! So […]
Here are some common feelings of guilt I’ve heard from mothers over the years. I can’t stop thinking about how I had my first baby via C-section …and I still feel like there’s this dark cloud of failure hanging over my head. Like, everyone tells you that you’re not a ‘real’ mom unless you’ve had […]
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