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When Trying to Conceive Becomes Traumatic: The Mental Health Impact of Infertility
If you’re trying to conceive and it hasn’t gone the way you expected, you may be wondering: Why does this feel so overwhelming? Infertility is often talked about in medical terms—timelines, testing, and treatment options. But what’s discussed far less is the emotional and mental health impact of trying to conceive. For many people, infertility is not just stressful. It can feel all-consuming, exhausting, and at times, even traumatic. The emotional impact of infertility The ex
Ashley Sheff
Apr 223 min read


Postpartum Anxiety vs Normal New Mom Worry: How to Tell the Difference
If you’ve recently had a baby and find yourself feeling more anxious than expected, you may be wondering: Is this normal new mom worry… or postpartum anxiety? You’re not alone in asking this. Many women experience increased worry after having a baby—but it’s not always easy to tell when that worry has crossed into something more. Let’s break it down. What is normal new mom worry? After bringing home a baby, it’s completely normal to feel more alert and protective. This is p
Ashley Sheff
Mar 273 min read


What is Perinatal Mental Health?
When people talk about pregnancy and new parenthood, the focus is often on the baby — preparing the nursery, doctor’s appointments, feeding schedules, and sleep routines. But one of the biggest transitions happening during this time is internal. Your body, identity, relationships, and sense of self can all shift during the journey toward and within parenthood. And for many people, that journey doesn’t begin with pregnancy or end neatly after birth. It may include months or ye
Ashley Sheff
Mar 65 min read


What is EMDR and how does it work?
If you’ve been looking for trauma therapy, you may have come across the term EMDR and wondered what it actually is — and whether it could help you. Many of the clients we work with are curious about EMDR because they feel stuck. They’ve tried to “talk through” their experiences, they understand their patterns logically, and yet the distress is still there — showing up as anxiety, overwhelm, triggers, or a constant sense of being on edge. EMDR is different from traditional ta
Ashley Sheff
Feb 193 min read
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