Therapy for Black Women in Leesburg Florida
Navigating and managing for the different areas of life affecting you
Whether you are a mom trying to handle it all, in a stressful relationship, over-worked, or struggling with friendships, life creates stress through our day to day. It can be difficult to take care of your own needs when you are worried about everyone else’s.
These are the things we should be grateful for, right? We shouldn’t complain; it’s what we wanted. So why are you overwhelmed? Frustrated? Detached?
Multiple things can be true at once: Wanted these things. We love them. We are grateful for them….But also, they are exhausting. Frustrating. The look different than what we expected.
And it sucks to feel like you can’t talk about it.
You may feel selfish or like a failure to admit that you are having a hard time. The reality is: many women are. You are not the only one struggling to carry it all. You don’t have to sit on these feelings alone.
Therapy is here to guide and support you through life's challenges and provide space where you can freely express yourself. I’m committed to helping you find peace and confidence on your journey toward personal growth.
Therapy for moms: Postpartum and beyond
You’re feeling like you need to clone yourself to get everything done. You don’t know why everything feels so hard; all of this should be coming naturally, right?
These are the things that we have been socialized to believe: “You were made for this,” “It’ll come to you,” and “This is the happiest time of your life.”
The truth is: being a mom is hard, matter what phase you’re in. As the kids get older, new challenges and responsibilities present themselves. It feels like there is always something else.
If you’re experiencing:
Feeling like there is too much to do
Comparing yourself to others
Guilt and shame
Worry about being judged
You are not alone in feeling this way…
You don’t have to be perfect to be valued and loved.
Therapy for Relationship Stress
Are you noticing that you are:
Feeling stressed or anxious around your partner?
Feeling like you’re always having to apologize for things that aren’t your fault?
Navigating or anticipating your partner’s reactions?
Hesitant to ask for help or express yourself?
We can explore any cycles, stressors, or ongoing issues in your relationship. Where are you noticing the discomfort or unhappiness?
We can learn to:
Manage and reduce stress
Learn to communicate assertively
Set boundaries and expectations
Express yourself and express your needs
Become more relaxed and at ease in your daily life
So many things can affect us: work, family, transitions, or just life in general. You may feel like you’re not doing enough. Maybe you’re feeling overworked. Perhaps you feel like life should be going differently.
Let’s take some time and dig into that. We can explore what is stressing you, identify ways to manage or reduce the stress, and build your ability to prioritize yourself and your needs.
Your therapist in Leesburg, FL
Hi, I’m Bridgette. I help Black women—moms, partners, perfectionists—to live a life more authentic to them. Are you suffering due to the unrealistic expectations you have for yourself? Do you feel like you always have to have it together? Let’s work together to help you learn to validate yourself, listen to your needs, and even take a rest if you need.