A therapist-written guide for overwhelmed moms wanting to feel more grounded, present, and connected. Learn how to define your own sense of “enough,” lower the pressure, and reconnect with what matters most during busy seasons like the holidays and beyond.

You don’t fall apart, instead you just keep going. With this, no one sees how heavy it’s become. This blog unpacks why so many moms stay in “easy mode” long after it stops feeling good, and how therapy can help you reconnect with the parts of you that got quiet along the way.

If you’ve felt more overwhelmed this year without a clear reason, you’re not imagining it. The economy is reshaping how moms think, cope, and carry the mental load, often in ways they don’t realize.

If setting boundaries leaves you feeling guilty, anxious, or like you’re disappointing someone, you’re not alone. Motherhood raises the stakes. In this blog, we explore why boundaries feel so much heavier now and how to hold them with clarity instead of shame.

Perfectionism isn’t about being organized or “Type A.” It’s a way your nervous system tries to keep you safe. This blog explores why good enough feels impossible in motherhood and how to soften the pressure without losing who you are.

You’re doing everything… except feeling calm. Your brain won’t shut off, your body won’t slow down, and rest feels impossible. This blog explores the hidden signs of high-functioning anxiety in moms and what’s actually happening underneath the constant “go.”

If scrolling leaves you feeling guilty about Goldfish lunches, early-morning chaos, or a home full of toys, this blog is for you. It unpacks why modern advice leaves moms doubting themselves and how to protect your energy without quitting social media.

Motherhood is beautiful and bone-deep exhausting. Between the mental load, overstimulation, mom rage, anxious thoughts, and strained relationships, it’s no wonder so many Portland moms feel like they’re running on empty. Therapy at The Nurtured Theory helps you slow down, untangle the overwhelm, and reconnect with yourself. In sessions, we explore what’s really beneath the burnout, so you can parent with clarity, confidence, and a stronger sense of self. I’m currently accepting new clients in Oregon.

Recognize the signs of motherhood anxiety and discover therapy, online support, and self-care strategies to feel calmer, steadier, and more connected.

Self-care advice is everywhere, but when you’re an anxious, burned-out, overwhelmed mom deep in survival mode, it often feels impossible. As an Oregon therapist for millennial moms, I’ve seen how the “shoulds” of motherhood can pile on guilt and make overwhelm even heavier. In this post, I share why self-care isn’t working, what your body and mind truly need first, and how therapy can help you move from depletion to clarity and connection.