Therapy for Moms in Texas
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Therapy for Moms
Online in Houston, Dallas, Austin, & San Antonio
Motherhood can be a beautiful experience, but it also has a way of spotlighting all the issues you were so sure you’d put behind you.
I’m dedicated to helping moms at all stages of motherhood process their experiences and learn to embrace their full identities.
Connect with me today to get started.
Can you relate?
Balancing motherhood & career is not for the faint of heart. If you’re like so many other moms, you’ve felt:
Overwhelmed by never-ending tasks and responsibilities, but you can’t bring yourself to say the word “Help!”
Guilt for falling short of societal standards, or maybe just your own high personal expectations
Anxiety about not being good enough, as a mother, a partner, a professional, a friend
The ache of loneliness, because even though you’re surrounded by family and friends, you feel like no one can truly see you or the load you’re carrying
Resentment toward your husband or partner for not sharing the mental load
Mood swings, irritable and ready to take a bite out of someone one minute, then hopeless and ready to put your head down and cry the next
A sharp prickle of shame every time you try to take an hour to yourself or set a boundary with work or family
You are not alone in this journey.
The demands of motherhood are overwhelming.
For high-achieving moms, the desire to also balance a career and maintain a sense of self can leave you feeling exhausted, lost, frustrated to the point of tears, or even despairing.
But there is hope.
I’d love a chance to help you thrive, as a mother and as the incredible woman you are. I know change can feel so far out of reach at times, but transformation is just a conversation away. You deserve to have support every step of the way.
Meet Sanah Kotadia, LPC, NCC | Postpartum & Motherhood therapist online throughout Texas
Motherhood can take a toll on even the most capable women.
Maybe your postpartum period left you depleted, and even though it’s been years, you still haven’t had a chance to catch your breath. Maybe you’ve never had the support you’ve needed, and you just can’t keep up anymore. Maybe an unexpected challenge or a new life stage has sent you into a tailspin. And now it's been so long since you felt like yourself that you’ve almost forgotten who you used to be.
You may be pushing through the day with a smile pasted on your face, meeting every need around you, but inside, you’re screaming, and nobody can hear you.
Whether you’re dealing with diaper blowouts or the panic of realizing your kids are just a few short years away from walking out the door into adulthood, motherhood has a way of bringing old wounds to the surface. All the unspoken expectations, family dynamics, unresolved perfectionism, and people-pleasing, and mental load can leave you feeling isolated, overwhelmed, and exhausted.
And let’s face it: the weight of a career just sits differently on your shoulders than it does on your husband’s. Men never have to deal with the expectation that they’ll be perfectly fulfilled by raising children, or the pressure to keep proving their worth professionally once they become parents; fathers don’t feel guilt about still having ambitious career goals. That push and pull is unique to high-achieving moms, and it is intense!
You don’t have to work through this on your own. Honestly? None of us can. End the isolation.
Find the balance you’re craving.
Schedule a FREE 15-minute consultation today.
Therapy can help you:
Recognize the mental load of motherhood
There is so much invisible labor that goes into being a mom: keeping the baby on a schedule, keeping track of pediatrician appointments, remembering when swim lesson sign-ups begin, making sure everyone has clean clothes, and getting dinner on the table before soccer practice. All this mental energy takes a toll. But if you can’t name it, you can’t fix it. Pinpoint what’s not working
Identifying the mental load is just the beginning. It’s normal, when your stress is high and you’re burned out, to have a hard time naming what it is you need and breaking it down into manageable steps. Once we can put a finger on the problems, though, we can work together to craft tangible, creative solutions.
Normalize difficult emotions
Fear that you’re not doing enough; experiences of helplessness and overwhelm; comparison and feelings of inadequacy; moments of regret, envy, or wondering “what if”; anger (even fury); they are all normal.
Overcome people-pleasing and perfectionism
Motherhood can uncover deeply rooted patterns of people-pleasing and perfectionism you may have once thought you were managing just fine. Sometimes, the caregiving role of mothering can even intensify these patterns. Sure, learning about boundaries can help, but it’s deconstructing the narratives behind these patterns and embracing the humanness that enables you to set and maintain boundaries without guilt.
Learn how to communicate with your partner
It can be so hard to ask for help. And then, when you finally work up the courage, and your request is misinterpreted, misunderstood, or met with defensiveness, you may decide you’re better off just doing it on your own. Therapy can offer you communication skills to help you to ask for what you need in a way your partner can respond to, and empower you to work through issues with calm and confidence.
Move from resentment to teamwork
Once you’ve named the mental load, identified what you need, and found healthy ways to communicate with your partner, you can start to build a foundation of collaboration and shared ownership of the monumental tasks of raising tiny humans and managing a household. You’ll not only feel closer and more supported; you’ll remember why you chose each other for this journey in the first place.
Embrace your new identity
There’s no way around it: motherhood will shift your identity. Nothing can prepare you for how different you’ll feel as a mother, or how much strain it puts on your heart to love so hard and yet not want to lose yourself. Therapy can give you space to grieve your pre-motherhood self, reconnect to the pieces of her you want to keep, and integrate them into your beautiful new identity.
Discover the freedom to choose
You don’t have to do motherhood the way your sister/friend/neighbor/Suzy-on-Instagram does it. You don’t even have to do motherhood today the same way you did it yesterday! Therapy will help you open up your options, step away from the pressure of the “shoulds” and “ought tos,” and create a family life, work life, and daily routine that actually works for you.
Find peace with your path
No two motherhood journeys look the same. Give yourself space to discover and embrace your true priorities, so you can give up on the myth of “having it all” to have what you actually care about. This is where satisfaction starts, a deep, centered feeling of knowing you’ve chosen what’s important to you when it comes to family life, career, and taking care of yourself.
Why choose Balanced Minds Therapy
Getting the right mental health support is key. Here are a few reasons to choose Balanced Minds Therapy for postpartum counseling in Houston & virtually all over Texas. For mamas outside of Texas, we can also set up motherhood coaching sessions.
I’m a mom myself.
While your work in therapy isn’t about me, it may feel important to you to know I’ve walked in your shoes. Though our experiences will differ, I deeply understand the battles (and joys) that moms face. If you work with me, you won’t have to explain yourself. I’ll provide a safe, supportive space where you can come as you are without fear of judgment
I combine evidence-based methods with a relationship based on respect and understanding.
An authentic, trusting relationship is the cornerstone of effective therapy; everything else flows from that connection. I also prioritize evidence-based techniques that are gold standards in the field of therapy. This combination of genuine relationships and tried-and-true therapy approaches helps my clients get the most out of therapy.
I offer convenient online sessions.
Between juggling nap schedules, work responsibilities, and extracurricular activities, it can be hard to fit in time for yourself, let alone leave the house on your own! I offer online therapy to give moms a convenient and flexible way to prioritize their mental health.
FAQs about new mother counseling in Houston, TX
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There is no set timeline for adjusting to parenthood. Each person's journey is unique, so it's important to give yourself grace and avoid comparing yourself to others. "Adjusting" may take more time if you struggle with perinatal mental health issues like postpartum depression or postpartum anxiety, or if you had a traumatic birth experience.
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Again, there is no one-size-fits-all answer for making new motherhood easier, but I want to offer you so much compassion for asking this because I know how difficult it can be. Practicing self-compassion, asking for help from loved ones, and seeking individual therapy are a few of the steps I recommend.
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Feeling overwhelmed, lonely, or exhausted is a normal part of new motherhood. As you navigate your new identity, you may grieve your pre-baby life or worry that you won't be a good mom. Again, these feelings can be normal and it's important to make space for them while also recognizing that feelings will pass. Getting professional support can help you process these emotions and embrace your new role.
More mom therapy resources
4 highly recommended therapists for moms in Houston
1. Laura Sandoval-Sweeney, LCSW-S
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Laura (she/her/ella) is a bilingual, Latina, daughter of immigrants who specializes in supporting high-achieving, anxious moms, as well as mamas who identify as highly sensitive people. She has an affinity for helping highly sensitive mamas recognize their superpowers as well as helping all the overachieving, millennial girlies enter their mom era with confidence. She utilizes a multicultural and trauma-informed lens in the therapeutic space, and value being authentic, genuine, collaborative, and warm in her approach.
2. Kristin Cogan, MA, LPC
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Kristin Cogan is the founder of Imperfectly Wonderful Counseling in Houston, Texas, where she empowers high-achieving, professional women who feel like motherhood has turned their lives upside down to break free from the cycle of overwhelm. By helping them reclaim balance and joy, she allows them to thrive once again in their lives. As a wife, mother to five, and a cancer survivor, Kristin brings a wealth of personal experience and resilience to her counseling practice.
3. Idalia Viard, PMHNP-BC
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As a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, She specialize in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, mood instability, ADHD, and OCD. She believes in a holistic approach to mental health, addressing not just symptoms but the whole person, including their physical, emotional, and social well-being. Through personalized treatment plans that may include therapy, medication, and lifestyle recommendations, she strives to empower my patients to achieve a balanced and fulfilling life. Her commitment is to provide compassionate, professional care that respects each individual’s unique experiences and needs.
4. Kendralyn Bourgeois, MS, LPC
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Kendralyn a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has experience working with a variety of adult men and women. She assists her clients with parenting, co-parenting, life transitions, anxiety and generational trauma. Shes aims to help clients learn or improve positive coping skills, discover the truths of their life journey and create a life navigation kit to utilize for themselves. Her approach is solution-focused using the relational theory as a baseline to figure out where we've been to determine where we are going.
Giving moms of all stages the compassionate professional support they need.
If you’re looking for support navigating motherhood, marriage, and career, I’m here for you. Therapy can give you a safe space to work through challenges, learn coping skills that work, and flourish through self-discovery. Connect with me today to get started.
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