Virtual Postpartum Therapy for New Moms in Chicago and Illinois

Support for Anxiety, Overwhelm, and Life After Baby

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You’re Doing So Much—But Who’s Taking Care of You?

Do you feel like you’ve lost yourself in the endless cycle of feedings, diaper changes, and sleepless nights? Maybe you’re carrying the invisible mental load—keeping track of everything, making sure everyone else is okay—while feeling like you’re running on empty.

You might wonder, Who am I now? Why don’t I feel like myself anymore?

Being a mom is full of love and joy—but also exhaustion, pressure, and big identity shifts. If you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or just need a place to exhale, you're not alone.

At Mindful Healing Counseling, we offer online postpartum therapy that’s compassionate, culturally sensitive, and centered around you. You don’t have to figure it all out alone. Let’s work together—because you deserve support, too.

Motherhood Is Beautiful—But It’s Also Overwhelming

If you’ve been feeling:

  • Overwhelmed by the constant demands of motherhood

  • Guilty for wanting a break but needing one so badly

  • Anxious about whether you’re doing things “right”

  • Disconnected from yourself, your partner, or your old life

  • Like no one really understands what you’re going through

You’re not alone—and nothing is wrong with you.

So many moms struggle in silence, feeling like they should just be grateful or "have it all together." But the truth is: you don’t have to be perfect. You just need a space where it’s okay not to be okay.

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You Deserve Support—Not Just Survival

How Therapy Can Help

Motherhood changes everything—your body, your emotions, your relationships, your identity. Therapy gives you a space to slow down, process what you’re carrying, and care for yourself with the same compassion you give to everyone else.

With virtual therapy for new moms, you can:

  • Reduce stress and overwhelm so you don’t feel like you’re drowning

  • Learn tools to manage postpartum anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and mom guilt

  • Find balance between caring for your baby and caring for yourself

  • Heal from birth trauma or postpartum depression

  • Reconnect with your identity beyond just "mom"

There’s no timeline for healing—and you don’t have to wait until things feel worse to get support. Whether you're adjusting to life with a newborn or still feeling off months (or years) later, therapy can help.

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We know how hard it can be to find time for yourself—especially with a baby or toddler. That’s why we offer virtual postpartum therapy that fits into your life, not the other way around.

  • Convenient online sessions—no commute, no stress

  • Evening and naptime-friendly appointments

  • Therapists who understand the mental load of motherhood

  • We accept insurance (Blue Cross PPO, Blue Choice PPO, Aetna)

Get support from the comfort of your home—whether that’s your couch, the nursery, or wherever you can find a moment to breathe.

Flexible Online Therapy for Busy Moms in Chicago & Illinois

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Start Feeling More Like Yourself Again

You are more than just a mom. You’re still you—and your needs, dreams, and wellbeing still matter.

Let’s talk. Schedule a free consultation or book your first session today. We’re here to support your postpartum mental health journey—with care that sees you, hears you, and walks with you.

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