Kitty McQuaid, LPC | 484-925-0528 | 30 South Valley Road, Suite 123B, Paoli, PA 19301
Therapy for Women In Every Stage of Motherhood
You take care of everyone else — but who’s taking care of you?
Motherhood brings joy, connection, and meaning, but it can also bring overwhelm, guilt, exhaustion, and the quiet fear that you’re not doing “enough.”
Whether you’re a new mom adjusting to life with a new baby, a stay-at-home mom feeling like you've lost parts of yourself, a working mom weighed down by guilt, or a mom navigating the emotional rollercoaster of an emptying nest — your experience is valid and you don't have to do it alone.
I help moms reconnect with themselves, manage anxiety and depression, and feel grounded in a season that often feels anything but.
I work with moms who are…
New moms and moms-to-be
Maybe you're on your way to being a first-time mom and doubting your ability to handle what's to come. Or, you’re already navigating sleepless nights, shifting hormones, and the emotional ups and downs that no book really prepares you for. If you’re feeling sad, disconnected, anxious, or overwhelmed, you may be experiencing prenatal/postpartum depression or anxiety — and you are not alone. Therapy can help you feel more like yourself again.
Stay-at-home moms
You love your kids, but some days you feel invisible. Your time is stretched, your energy is drained, and you may wonder if you’ve lost pieces of your identity. Together, we can help you reconnect with the parts of yourself that existed before (and beyond) motherhood.
Working moms
Balancing career and family can feel like an impossible juggling act. You may wrestle with guilt for not being there enough, stress from doing it all, or burnout from constantly being “on.” Therapy offers a space to quiet that inner critic and explore what balance and fulfillment can look like for you.
Moms in transition
Maybe your youngest just started kindergarten… or your firstborn just left for college. These moments can stir up unexpected grief, identity shifts, and deep questions about what’s next. It’s okay to need support through these growing pains — even (and especially) when no one else seems to be talking about them.
Moms carrying invisible loads
You're the default parent. The calendar keeper. The emotional anchor for your household. Even if you "have help," the mental load is real — and heavy. Therapy is a place where you get to lay it all down, sort through it, and figure out what you actually want to carry.
Common Themes We Explore in Therapy
- Postpartum depression & anxiety
- Mom guilt and perfectionism
- Regulating emotions during stressful moments
- Identity loss and self-worth
- Boundary setting and emotional burnout
- Career and motherhood balance
- Grief and transition as children grow
- Navigating relationships and communication with partners
- Finding time (and permission) for self-care
You don’t have to do it all, and you don’t have to do it alone.
Motherhood doesn’t come with a manual. And no matter what Instagram tells you, no one has it all figured out.
Therapy offers a judgment-free space where you can show up exactly as you are — messy bun, mixed emotions, and all — and start to feel more grounded, clear, and connected.
You deserve to feel supported, seen, and emotionally well. Because your well-being matters — not just for your family, but for you.
If you're a mom who’s feeling anxious, depleted, disconnected, or overwhelmed, reach out today. You don’t have to wait until you’re falling apart to ask for help. In fact, reaching out is a sign of strength — and one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself and your family.