Parenting Through the Peaks and Valleys
You are not a bad parent. You are a good parent having a hard time.
Parenting support counseling for overwhelmed moms across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida.
One of the hardest things about parenting is feeling like no one truly sees how much you’re holding together.
From the outside, it may look like you’re managing it all, your kids, your household, your career, but inside, you might feel stretched to your limit. Every time you think you’ve found your rhythm, something changes. A new challenge, a school issue, a sleepless night, or a shift in your child’s needs pulls you right back into the cycle of doing more, giving more, and pushing through exhaustion.
Things that should feel simple, taking a break, asking for help, having a moment to yourself, can feel almost impossible. Even when you promise you’ll slow down, you end up saying “yes” to one more activity, project, or responsibility, because you don’t want to let anyone down.
If only trying harder to “be a good parent” actually made it feel easier. Instead, you might find yourself worrying that you’re not doing enough, comparing yourself to others, or second-guessing every decision. You feel guilty for wanting time away, frustrated that you can’t seem to find balance, and sometimes ashamed that you’re not enjoying this season of life the way you thought you would.
You love your children deeply, but you’re tired, overwhelmed, and unsure how to care for yourself while caring for them. Is it possible to protect your energy, stay connected to who you are, and be the kind of parent you want to be?
Break the cycle.
Heal your story.
Parent with intention.
Are you feeling overwhelmed as a parent?
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✓Constantly juggling your child’s needs with other responsibilities
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✓ Feeling like there’s never enough time in the day
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✓ Struggling to be patient when you’re running on empty
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✓ Comparing yourself to other parents and feeling like you’re falling short
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✓ Worrying if you’re “doing it right”
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✓ Feeling guilty for wanting time to yourself
You thought becoming a mom would feel joyful, and some days, it does.
But other days? You’re overwhelmed, nervous, and wondering if you’re doing any of this right.
You snap at your kids when you don’t mean to. You feel distant from your children. You are having trouble being present and making decisions. Your anxiety spirals when small things go wrong.
In the quiet moments, you hear that damn inner voice whispering:
You’re not enough. You’re doing it wrong. You’re messing them up.
The mom guilt is eating you alive.
Motherhood has a way of digging up old wounds, especially the ones we thought we’d buried long ago. If you’re navigating postpartum anxiety while trying to parent differently than you were raised, you are not alone, and you do not have to carry it alone.
Therapy for Moms Breaking Generational Cycles
At Climbing Hills Counseling, I help women in North Carolina, Florida, and South Carolina who are navigating the complex intersection of parenting anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and unhealed childhood wounds.
You’re not just raising a child. You’re also reparenting yourself. That kind of work is deeply hard, especially when you’re exhausted with yesterday’s shirt on, second-guessing everything, stretched thin, and surrounded by never-ending piles of laundry and a sink full of dishes.
In therapy, we’ll create space to:
Calm spiraling anxiety with practical tools for intrusive thoughts, racing worry, and panic moments
Build emotional regulation strategies for when overwhelm or frustration feels unmanageable
Quiet the “not enough” voice and challenge mom-guilt driven self-talk
Understand and heal generational patterns so you can parent with more intention instead of reacting from old wounds
Rebalance the mental load so you’re not carrying everything alone in your household
Heal from past childhood experiences that still impact your self-esteem
Be intentional with your parenting
Set confident and clear boundaries with your in-laws and family members
Reconnect with yourself as a woman (not just “mom”) so you can feel grounded in both roles
You deserve to feel calm, confident, and connected to your child and to yourself.
Support from a Perinatal Mental Health and Play Therapy Specialist
I’m Dr. Lauren Chase, Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PMH-C), with specialized training to support women through pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood. Before focusing on perinatal care, I worked as a child therapist specializing in Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), an approach that taught me how children communicate through play, emotion, and connection.
That same training now shapes how I help moms: blending attuned listening, empathy, and boundary-setting to support both your healing and your parenting.
Whether you’re constantly worried about your child’s safety or just going through the motions, therapy offers a nonjudgmental space to slow down, feel seen, and do the deeper healing work. This isn’t just about coping. It’s about rewriting your story, your confidence, and your sense of peace as both a woman and a parent.
The Process: How We’ll Work Together
Therapy with me is not about “fixing” you. You’re not broken. You’re a mom carrying too much without enough support. Here’s what we’ll do together:
Make Space for You
You spend so much time focusing on your child’s needs. Therapy becomes the place where you get to be seen, heard, and supported without judgment.Unpack the Anxiety
We’ll explore your worry patterns, triggers, and the “what ifs” that keep you on edge, and use evidence-based tools (CBT, mindfulness, grounding) to calm them.Connect Past and Present
Together we’ll look at how your childhood experiences and family dynamics may show up in your parenting, and gently work toward healing those old wounds so they don’t define your present.Practice Parenting Strategies
I will bring in skills from play therapy and attachment-based approaches to help you strengthen connection, manage tough moments, and show up the way you want as a parent.Build Sustainable Coping and Support
We will develop tools you can actually use in the middle of chaos, and strategies to share the mental/emotional load so you’re not carrying it alone.Redefine Motherhood on Your Terms
Instead of chasing perfection, we’ll work toward confidence, self-compassion, and alignment with the kind of mom you want to be, not the one comparison culture pressures you into becoming.
This process is deep and practical. It’s not just about managing stress. It’s about rewriting how you experience motherhood and reconnecting with yourself in the process.
You don’t have to hold it together all the time. You don’t have to be the perfect mom.
You just have to take the first step toward healing for yourself and your family’s future.
You’re allowed to parent differently, and you’re allowed to get support doing it.
If you're feeling stretched thin and wondering whether you're doing enough, therapy can help you quiet the self-doubt and reconnect with the kind of parent you want to be. Together, we can create space for you to feel supported, steady, and confident in your role as a mom.
Schedule your free 15-minute consultation call today and take the first step toward parenting with more calm and clarity.
FAQs
Common Questions about Parenting & Postpartum Therapy
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Parenting is hard, and no one really prepares you for how much it can impact your identity, emotions, and relationships. Therapy gives you a space to process everything you're holding: the guilt, the worry, the exhaustion, and the pressure to “do it all.” Together, we’ll work to strengthen your self-compassion, set healthy boundaries, and help you feel more confident and grounded in both your parenting and your sense of self.
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Not at all. Many of my clients feel this way. They’re accustomed to managing, performing, and being there for everyone else. Therapy isn’t about weakness. It’s about permitting yourself to get the support you deserve. You don’t have to carry this alone.
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I help moms who are navigating anxiety, irritability, identity loss, mom guilt, relationship changes, or burnout in the parenting or postpartum years. Whether you’re struggling with your child’s behavior, overwhelmed by decision fatigue, or healing from a difficult birth, this is a space where your needs matter too.
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Yes, when that’s helpful. We’ll explore your parenting challenges through both a relational and practical lens. That might include boundary-setting tools, emotional regulation strategies (for you and your child), and ways to shift old patterns you don’t want to pass down.