
When Overwhelm Feels Like Failure: An Atlanta Therapist’s Look at ADHD in the Postpartum Period
Motherhood can feel like the impossible task of juggling a dozen plates in the air.
What if you’ve already spent your whole life juggling plates, and those plates have suddenly gotten heavier? For…

A Postpartum Therapist’s List of Outdoor Activities in East Atlanta
The days are longer, which means we can enjoy more sunlight, but it can also leave moms wanting to find more activities for themselves and their little ones. As a postpartum therapist who works with new…

How Does Postpartum Anxiety Affect Your Relationship? Insights from a Therapist
Whether you’re a first-time parent or a mom of multiples, parenting is challenging. Postpartum anxiety can happen after any pregnancy, even if you’ve never experienced it before. Some common symptoms…

Common Misconceptions and Assumptions about Parenthood: Insights from a Postpartum Therapist in Atlanta, GA
If you ask a new parent how prepared they felt for having a baby, almost everyone says “not at all.”
Whether you’ve had experience babysitting for years or you’ve never changed a diaper, this…

Healing From the Inside Out: Therapy and Self-Compassion for Postpartum Body Image Struggles
The path to becoming a mother can bring so many new experiences and challenges, especially when it comes to adjusting to changes in your body during and after pregnancy. For many women, the transition…

Preparing for Postpartum: Why Setting Up Therapy Before Baby’s Arrival Can Make a Difference
Pregnancy can be such a wild ride. It’s filled with excitement, anticipation, and lots of changes. But it’s also a time when emotions can run high, and there are a lot of unknowns ahead. One of the…

How Postpartum Therapy Provides Relief from Postpartum Depression: What New Parents Need to Know
Becoming a parent is often described as one of life's most joyful moments. But for many, it can also be a time filled with unexpected emotional challenges. Postpartum depression (PPD) is one such challenge,…

Preparing for the Season of Motherhood: Tips from a Perinatal Therapist
Written by: Melissa Light, LPC, NCC, PMH-C
As fall weather approaches, I think of all the ways someone might prepare for the change of seasons: maybe it’s tending a garden, doing home repairs to…

Understanding Postpartum Rage: What It Is and How to Handle It
Written by: Melissa Light, LPC, NCC, PMH-C
If you’re a new mom and feeling like you’re on an emotional rollercoaster, you’re not alone. One thing that might surprise you is something called postpartum…

The Role of Postpartum Therapy in Preventing Long-Term Mental Health Struggles
The birth of a baby is a transformative experience. One filled with joy, anticipation, and often, a mix of overwhelming emotions. Yet, amidst the celebrations, it’s not uncommon for new parents, particularly…