How Can Therapy for Moms Help You?

Why Choose Therapy for Moms Near You?

Motherhood is a transformative journey filled with joy, challenges, and everything in between. At Mindful Living Therapy, we understand that every mother's experience is unique, and sometimes you need support to navigate this profound life role.

Therapy for Moms is for those who are experiencing:

  • Mental health challenges like depression or anxiety

  • Low self-esteem or feelings of unworthiness

  • Uncertainty about your parenting strategies

  • Difficulty prioritizing self-care

  • Postpartum Anxiety or Depression

  • Trauma from a difficult birth experience

  • Exhaustion from sleep deprivation

  • Resurfacing of childhood wounds

  • Feelings of isolation in your parenting journey

  • A desire for greater self-awareness

These challenges are common among mothers at all stages. Many women in Evanston and the greater Chicago area face these issues. The good news? With professional support, you can find balance, joy, and confidence in your motherhood journey.

Who Our Therapists Help

We work with mothers at all stages of their journey, providing tailored support for their unique needs:

  • New Moms

  • Pregnant Mothers

  • Single Mothers

  • Working Moms

  • Mothers of Multiple Children

  • Mothers Dealing with Mental Health Issues

  • Women Struggling with Infertility or Loss

  • Mothers of Children with Special Needs

Whether you're just starting your motherhood journey or have been a mom for years, we're here to support you through the challenges and celebrate the joys.

What to Expect from Therapy for Mothers

At Mindful Living Therapy, we create a warm, non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences as a mother openly and honestly. Here's what you can expect in our therapy sessions:

  1. Address depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns in a safe environment.

  2. Develop a stronger sense of self-worth and confidence in your role as a mother.

  3. Learn effective communication skills and parenting techniques tailored to your family's needs.

  4. Create sustainable self-care routines that fit your life and help prevent burnout.

  5. Find understanding and develop coping strategies for Postpartum Anxiety and Postpartum Depression.

  6. Process and heal from traumatic birth experiences.

  7. Develop strategies to cope with sleep deprivation and improve rest quality.

  8. Explore and heal from past hurts that may be affecting your parenting.

  9. Connect with resources to combat feelings of isolation in motherhood.

  10. Gain deeper self-awareness to understand your needs and desires as both an individual and a mother.


We offer both in-person and online therapy options to ensure therapy is convenient for all moms!

Meet Our Therapists for Moms in Chicago

Sara Klein, the owner of Mindful Living Therapy, specializes in supporting mothers through various life stages. As a mother herself, Sara brings both professional expertise and personal understanding to her work with moms.

Brielle offers a unique approach to maternal mental health through her background in Marriage and Family therapy. She helps mothers reconnect with their bodies and express emotions that might be difficult to verbalize. The end result is more peace, confidence, and self-trust as a mother.

Why Choose Mindful Living Therapy for Maternal Support?

We understand that motherhood is both beautiful and challenging. Our approach to therapy for mothers is grounded in empathy, expertise, and a deep respect for the transformative journey of motherhood.

We believe in supporting the whole mother - your emotional well-being, your relationships, your sense of self, and your physical health. Our goal is to help you find happiness and confidence in your unique mothering style. We work with you to develop a nurturing, positive approach to parenting that aligns with your values and benefits your children's emotional growth.

For those preparing for motherhood, we offer support in building a strong foundation for this new role. We help you develop the tools and mindset to become the best mother you can be, while also maintaining your individual identity.

Through our therapy sessions, you can expect to:

  • Develop a parenting style that feels authentic and satisfying to you

  • Learn how to have a nurturing, positive impact on your children

  • Gain confidence in your mothering abilities

  • Build resilience to face the challenges of motherhood

  • Create a balanced life that includes self-care and personal growth

Located in the heart of Evanston (and serving all of Chicago and Illinois online), we provide a convenient and welcoming environment for mothers from all walks of life. Whether you're dealing with postpartum depression, the stress of single parenting, or simply need a space to explore your feelings about motherhood, we're here to support you.

Let's work together to make your motherhood journey more balanced, joyful, and fulfilling. Start by clicking the button below.