You're doing everything. You're exhausted. And you can't remember the last time you finished a thought.
Therapy for overwhelmed moms is most of what I do.
But whether you're in the thick of postpartum, navigating pregnancy anxiety, finally getting answers for your ADHD, or parenting a teenager who's struggling, there's a place for you here.
Pregnancy therapy
Pregnancy is supposed to feel exciting. And maybe it does, sometimes. But if you're also carrying dread, anxiety, or a quiet grief you can't quite name, you're not broken. You're human.
I offer specialized pregnancy therapy for moms experiencing prenatal depression, anxiety, and the emotional complexity no one prepares you for. In-person in Chanhassen, and online across 40-plus states.
Postpartum therapy
Postpartum isn't just the first few weeks. It's the rage you didn't expect. The identity you can't find. The version of yourself that existed before kids that feels further away every month.
Whether you're three weeks or three years out, postpartum therapy can help you find your way back to yourself, not a perfect version, just one you actually recognize. In-person in Chanhassen, and online across 40-plus states.
Here's what I offer.
Individual therapy for moms and parents
Your youngest might be three. Or thirteen. You're past the postpartum window but you're still in it, the invisible load, the identity erosion, the patterns from your own childhood that keep showing up in how you parent.
This is for the moms and parents who are out of the newborn phase but nowhere near having it figured out. We'll work on what's actually keeping you stuck, not just the symptoms on the surface.
Adult ADHD testing and neurodivergent therapy
If you've spent years wondering whether something else is going on, an assessment can be one of the most clarifying things you do. I offer psychological assessments for adults and teens, along with therapy specifically for neurodivergent clients.
Getting an answer doesn't change who you are. It just gives you language for it, and a better roadmap for what comes next.
Additional Therapy Services
Therapy with teens
Being a teen is hard. Between school, relationships, and social media, adding anxiety or depression can feel unmanageable.
I offer individual therapy for teens navigating anxiety, depression, perfectionism, relationship stress, and identity questions. The goal isn't just symptom relief. It's building the self-awareness and confidence to advocate for themselves.
Group therapy opportunities
New group therapy experiences will be offered soon!
Past therapy groups: Beyond Perfectionism: Embracing Your True Self
"Melissa is a perfect combination of being warm, relational, and scientifically grounded in her approach to perinatal mental health. She understands the pressure put on women and moms to be perfect and selfless. She knows how to support women in challenging these expectations and learning how to also take care of ourselves. She’s an incredible person and therapist, especially for neurodivergent moms looking for therapy."
- Jenna Brownfield
Why work with me specifically
A lot of therapists say they specialize in moms. Fewer have actually lived the solo parenting weeks, the postpartum fog, and the mental load that doesn't have an off switch.
I have my PsyD (doctoral level psychologist) with 10-plus years of post-licensure experience and a PMH-C credential, one of the most specialized certifications available in perinatal mental health. I'm not running you through a protocol. I'm paying attention to you specifically.
If that sounds like what you've been looking for, I'd love to connect.
