Anxiety in Motherhood

You love your kids.

You’re doing your best.
But some days, the worry feels constant, the tension sits in your chest, and your brain just won’t slow down.

If you're a mom who feels anxious more often than not—you're not alone.
Anxiety in motherhood is real. And it’s more common than most people talk about.

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What Anxiety in Motherhood Can Look Like:

Anxiety doesn’t always look like panic attacks or fear. Sometimes, it looks like:

• Overthinking every decision—from what to feed your child to how you're parenting

• Constantly asking, “Am I doing enough?” or “Am I messing them up?”

• Feeling on edge, jumpy, or unable to relax—even when things seem “fine”

• Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, even when you're exhausted

• Irritability or snapping at loved ones, then feeling guilty afterward

• Avoiding things like playdates, calls, or outings because it all feels like “too much”

• Feeling overwhelmed by tasks that once felt manageable

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Why This Happens

Motherhood comes with a huge mental load—especially for Black and Brown moms navigating cultural expectations, safety concerns, health disparities, and lack of support.

You may be carrying trauma, burnout, and the pressure to do it all… without help.

When that emotional weight goes unspoken, it can build into anxiety. And that anxiety can affect your sleep, relationships, and joy in motherhood.

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What Support Can Look Like

With the right support, moms begin to:

• Quiet the noise in their minds

• Feel more present and less reactive

• Learn to set boundaries and ask for help

• Let go of unrealistic expectations

• Finally feel like themselves again

Therapy offers a space where you don’t have to pretend to be strong. You can just be you—exhausted, hopeful, uncertain, and ready for relief.

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We accept Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, and Independence Blue Cross.

You deserve to feel calm, supported, and well—not just for your kids, but for you.