Recognize Yourself Again in Motherhood:

California-Based Therapy for Modern Moms and Future Moms Managing Anxiety, People-Pleasing, and Identity Changes

Imagine having the tools to navigate motherhood’s challenges while still having energy left for yourself. Let’s make that your reality.

Ellie Messinger-Adams LPCC Therapist for Moms

Is the pressure to be the 'perfect mom' draining your joy and peace?

Motherhood isn’t the dream you envisioned. Long nights and busy days leave you feeling anxious, irritable, and drained, with guilt for not being the mom you hoped to be. You want to enjoy time with your kids, partner, friends, or career, but something’s blocking your inner peace.

Maybe you’ve lost yourself in motherhood or family planning, always putting others first. The pressure to "have it all" has left you overwhelmed, disconnected, and worried. You might find yourself saying "yes" when you really want to say "no," struggling with people-pleasing tendencies and the expectations of modern moms.

No judgment here—I’ve been there too.

It doesn’t have to be this way! While burnout is common for both modern moms and future moms, we can work together to help you reconnect with your true self. Through holistic, mind-body therapy, I’ll help you build confidence, set boundaries, and regulate emotions. You’ll learn to show up grounded, confident, and present for your kids, your family, and most importantly, for YOURSELF.

Ready to rediscover who you are in motherhood? Schedule your free 15-minute intro call today and start your journey to peace and self-connection.

Rediscover Your Grounded Self

I'll gently guide you in self discovery and embodiment practices that provide moments of calm amidst the whirlwind. You'll cultivate self-nurturing routines to reset and replenish, so you can show up grounded instead of ground-down. You’ll befriend those painful parts of your life at your own pace so can you stop battling spinning thoughts and feelings. You'll learn to make space for anxiety in your body without it taking over. And for those who have experienced trauma, you’ll work to release its hold on you and reclaim your sense of safety and wholeness. By identifying, building and nurturing your mind-body connection and your sense of self with holistic and somatic therapy you can feel grounded, balanced, safe and whole. You will find your true mama voice.

I see you • I hear you • I care about you • You matter

  • Expert therapy for moms with a sprinkle of parent coaching because sometimes the pressures to be a mom become too much and we begin to feel uncertain. Let me help you find your confidence again. More info

  • Experience compassionate, holistic therapy during pregnancy to reduce anxiety, prevent trauma, and prepare for a confident transition into motherhood. Learn more

  • Supportive postpartum therapy to ease anxiety, heal from birth, and help you confidently adjust to life as a new mom. Learn More

  • Therapy for anxiety designed to help modern moms manage overwhelm, find calm, and regain emotional balance in motherhood. Learn More

  • Discover practical tools and support to foster self-acceptance, improve focus, and create balance in the demands of modern motherhood. Lean More

  • Compassionate support for trauma healing, helping modern moms process their experiences and reclaim their sense of self in motherhood. Learn More

Unmask Your True Self

It’s time to let go of the picture-perfect facade and reconnect with who you really are. In this warm, welcoming space for real, modern moms, you’ll find the support to peel back the layers and rediscover your calm, grounded and confident self.

Book your free 20-minute consultation to start getting unstuck and prioritizing your authentic self opening you up to be the mom you know you can be.