Reproductive health care and mental health for all I asked friends and family if what I was feeling was common, and I was not encouraged by what I heard.
When I found out I was pregnant, I went through a roller coaster emotions ranging from sad to excited to scared.Pregnancy did not start off magical as most women experience in the first trimester. However, as I progressed into the second trimester, I realized that my anxiety and depression in the beginning had not subsided. I felt shame in being depressed while pregnant, not to mention the shame I
felt for not having the perfect pregnancy. I went through much of my pregnancy alone and not empowered to reach out for help. After I gave birth, postpartum depression increased with my change in hormones. Guilt over not being perfect and supplementing breast milk with formula was the source of daily tears. I kept thinking that I was the only mom that ever struggled. I didn't reach out until I had a dramatic change in hormones from the end of nursing my daughter. It was then I found out that thousands of new mothers fight antepartum and postpartum depression every year, and I guarantee they often feel shame for not being the perfect mom too. Since my journey, I have resolved to help encourage and strengthen pregnant women and new mothers. You are not alone and no matter what type of pregnancy and birth you go through, you deserve to have support. We will make it through this together and find hope and connection in this beautiful transition into motherhood.
07/18/2025
Our former grad interns are now grad intern supervisors! Dorthie and Diamond started with us as grad interns from Southern Methodist University, transitioned to LPC-Associates under Dr. Tiffany Wicks, became fully licensed, and now they are helping guide are current interns! We can’t be prouder of their journey and all they are doing.
Dorthie and Diamond are also accepting clients!! They are also in network with the major insurances! Head over to livcenter.org to check out their bios and get in touch!
07/10/2025
Don’t forget to sign your incoming high schooler up for Diamond’s incredible transition group!
07/03/2025
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The transition from middle to high school can trigger anxiety, self-doubt, and social overwhelm and that’s completely normal. During adolescence, the brain is still developing emotional regulation and executive functioning, which makes supportive environments essential.
Our High School Transition Support Group provides a safe space for teens to build coping skills, boost confidence, and connect with peers facing the same changes.
Support now can make all the difference later. 💎
07/02/2025
Check out our interns!!! Been thinking about therapy but not sure if you have the budget for it? No worries, our low/no cost program is here! You tell us what you can afford (we don’t go over $30/session) and there’s no other questions asked! They both have spots as soon as next week! Reach out today!!
06/29/2025
The first Pride was a riot. Today we remember Stonewall on this day in 1969. A protest led and organized by Black trans folks led to a movement of being seen, heard and validated. We are not fully there as trans and q***r folks are being villainized all over this country, but no one can erase the LGBTQ+ community. Happy end of the month of Pride. May its spirit carry on daily.
06/21/2025
Spent our morning learning about birth prep in mental health and CPTSD at with the staff and a few extra DC/MD friends!
06/20/2025
It’s time! Liv Center DC Retreat 2025 has begun!!! Half our attendees have landed and settled! Stay tuned for pics of our learning and our fun!
06/18/2025
No words other than these by our beautiful colleague.
06/17/2025
NEW INTERN alert!!!! 🚨🚨🚨
Please welcome Liliana Aguilar to our Liv Center team!!! Lily is a graduate student at Tarleton State University’s Clinical Mental Health program. She is now offering low/no cost counseling sessions for Texas folks and we are so excited to have her with us! Check out her bio and video! Want to connect with Lily? Email her at liliana@thelivcenter.org
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06/04/2025
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Not sure who needs to hear this, but you matter. You are valid. You are loved. No matter your gender, your sexuality, who you love, how you dress, or where you are in your journey, closeted, out, questioning, healing, reclaiming, you deserve to feel proud of who you are. You don’t need to explain it. You don’t need to shrink for anyone.
Pride is about love, but it’s also about protest, survival, and truth. While we celebrate, let’s not forget the people still fighting for safety, freedom, and peace around the world. Our compassion can’t stop at borders. Our solidarity has to be real.
You are always welcome here. Happy Pride Month to you, and to all of us. 🫶🏾🧡🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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06/01/2025
Happy Pride!!!! We affirm, cheer on, support q***r and trans bodies!!! During this Pride month and ALWAYS, we hope you feel seen, heard, and loved. No one can erase you and you matter.
*we will not tolerate any hate or transphobia or homophobia on this account so just don’t.
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So many people talk about how beautiful pregnancy, birth and motherhood are, but few tell us that it can be the hardest thing we’ve ever done. We don’t have as many conversations about not feeling like you’re doing everything perfectly and it creates the expectation that we have to be like the parent that seems to have it all. The truth is, none of us know what we are doing, it’s okay to not be okay, and comparison robs us of our value as a person and a parent.
One in five birthing people struggle during pregnancy or postpartum with depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues that impact their way of life. That’s not to mention the emotional toll of infertility, the immense pain of pregnancy and infant loss, and the roller coaster that comes with raising children into adults. Although this feeling is lonely, you do not have to do this alone. Reaching out for support is not weakness, but it is strength. You are in the right place. Push is a practice of women that are passionate about supporting mothers because of our journeys serving moms and becoming moms in one way or another.
Even if you go no further, we are proud of you for taking the first step just to see what resources exist. It feels overwhelming and maybe scary, but our job is to simply help remind you of your value as an individual and your worth as a mother. We want you to feel you’re in a place of no judgment and no shame. Your feelings matter and although you’re not okay now, we look forward to walking with you on journey from surviving to thriving. You can do this!
Push Commitment to the Community
The team at Push Counseling & Coaching is committed to being inclusive in our words and our practices. We challenge ourselves to use inclusive language, imagery, and represent a variety of families through social media. While we primarily serve birthing people and people who identify as women and mothers (she, hers), we believe the emotional and mental health of the whole family matters. You deserve to be seen and heard regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, or physical ability. We are here for you and want to do better in order for you to feel valued as you take steps toward hope and healing.
