Anxiety Therapy for Moms in Minnesota
Finally Feel Present Again
I used to struggle with worry, as a mom, that I was never doing motherhood "right." My mind never quieted. I was stuck in self-judgment thoughts that kept me from enjoying the season I was in. It wasn't until I started using real coping strategies that I finally experienced more to motherhood than what perfectionism was serving me. My body got a break from the constant fatigue and muscle tension. I learned what a calm nervous system actually felt like.
Now I spend less time replaying what I did "wrong" that day and more time actually enjoying my life as it is. I get to be present, watching my kids grow, learn new skills, and try new things. My kids also get a mom who feels confident in her parenting instead of just going through the motions waiting for things to "get easier."
That's why I'm so passionate about offering online anxiety therapy for perfectionist moms throughout the Twin Cities, and all of Minnesota.
If you're a career-driven mom who looks calm on the outside but feels like your nervous system is never fully at rest, you're in the right place. We'll work together to identify the patterns that feed your anxiety, reduce the barriers that get in the way of your coping strategies (even if you've already tried everything), and help you feel more present, lighter, and in control of the life you've worked so hard to build.
Common Signs of Anxiety in Moms (Especially Perfectionists)
Anxiety often hides behind a very put-together exterior. Here are the signs I see most often in the perfectionist moms I work with:
- Excessive worry and racing thoughts that won't turn off
- Inability to rest or fully relax even when you finally have a moment
- Guilt over perceived failures in parenting
- Harsh negative self-talk and constant second-guessing
- Avoidance or procrastination because nothing feels "good enough"
- Perfectionism that turns every decision into a high-stakes event
- Overcommitting and saying yes when you're already running on empty
- Living with high-functioning anxiety, you're successful at work, but your mind never stops racing.
If several of these feel familiar, please know this: you are not failing. Your system is simply overloaded, and that overload can start to feel like burnout.
Why Anxiety Hits Career-Driven Moms So Hard
You're carrying the mental load of wanting (and needing) to do it all, at work and at home. You care deeply about providing for your family financially, using your skills and degrees, and showing up as the wife and mother you want to be. At the same time, society keeps whispering that "other moms do it all without breaking a sweat."
As a specialist in maternal mental health in Minnesota, I see how that drive to achieve starts working against you. It creates an internal battle of never feeling like you're enough or doing enough. The anxiety doesn't just affect you. It ripples into your relationships with your kids, your partner, and even the career you've built. The good news? This pattern is incredibly common, and it's very treatable.
How Therapy Helps: My Approach
I use a combination of DBT, CBT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care, which are all evidence-based approaches that are proven to create real, lasting change. I hold a completely non-judgmental space. I'm a mom too, so nothing you share about juggling motherhood, work, and all the expectations will shock me. I can validate how hard and meaningful this season is.
We focus on practical tools you can use right away:
- Identifying the exact patterns that increase your anxiety
- Reducing vulnerabilities and barriers so your coping strategies actually work (even if you've tried everything before)
- Building a calmer nervous system so you can be present instead of pulled away by worry
You don't have to explore your past if you don't want to. We only go there if and when it serves you. My goal is simple: help you see real progress toward your goals, enjoy healthier relationships with the people you love (and with yourself), and finally quiet your mind so you can enjoy motherhood.
What a Session Looks Like
Our online anxiety therapy sessions for moms in Minnesota are 50 minutes and can be weekly or every other week, whatever fits your busy life best. In each session we review your week, focus on what matters most to you that day, practice new tools, talk through any barriers getting in the way, track your progress, and end with a short grounding activity so you can step back into your day feeling calmer. Homework is always optional and never a requirement. This is your space, at your pace.