Women's Wellness Group of Dunwoody

06/09/2025

05/11/2025

Today, we honor all the women who hold the title of “mother” in every form.

To the moms, stepmoms, foster moms, moms-to-be, and those longing to become moms…

To the women who have lost a child, lost a mother, or are navigating complicated emotions today…

To the aunties, grandmothers, mentors, and caregivers who nurture with love…

We see you. We celebrate you. We hold space for your joy, your grief, and everything in between.
Mother’s Day is beautiful, but it can also be heavy.

However today looks for you, know you are not alone, and you are deeply valued. 🌸❤️🌸

05/05/2025

Feeling overwhelmed by today’s political climate? You’re not alone.

Join us for a thoughtful, virtual workshop designed to help you navigate political distress, protect your mental health, and build resilience during turbulent times.

In this interactive session, Mary Beth Lyles, LPC will cover:
✨Understanding Political Distress: Why the current political moment feels different—and how media overload and information silos affect your well-being.

✨Mental Health Perspectives: Insights from experts on how political dynamics impact emotional health, with resources like The Cult of Trump and The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump.

✨Building a Healthier Media Diet: Learn how to stay informed without becoming overwhelmed, recognize your personal media triggers, and break the anxiety cycle.

✨Managing Workplace Challenges: Strategies for maintaining professionalism when political values don’t align at work.

✨Navigating Personal Relationships: Tools for handling political differences with family, friends, and partners while preserving your peace.

This workshop will be a respectful, supportive space where all viewpoints are honored. Participants are welcome (but not required) to share experiences and ask questions.

Who Should Attend:
Anyone feeling the emotional strain of today’s political environment and seeking ways to stay grounded, engaged, and connected without burning out.

Location: Online (Zoom link provided upon registration)

Investment: $55
Register today and learn how to protect your calm—even in the midst of chaos.

05/02/2025

Had the pleasure of presenting “The Power of Community: How Women Can Support Each Other’s Mental Health in the Workplace” to earlier today.

We explored why mental wellness matters in the workplace and how individuals can play a role in supporting colleagues—alongside the powerful impact of both formal and informal structures that foster connection, trust, and well-being. Supporting mental health isn’t just good for people—it’s good for business.

DM to learn more or inquire about workshops and trainings for your team.

04/18/2025

🎉 HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to our very own Angie Seech, LPC! 🎉

Angie started with me as an intern, and I’ve had the honor of watching her grow into a wise, grounded, and compassionate therapist that she is today.

Becoming a fully licensed professional counselor, going from LAPC to LPC is no small feat! It requires thousands of hours of direct client work, rigorous supervision, continuing education, and juggling all the behind-the-scenes admin work that comes with being a therapist. She’s done it all with heart, commitment and true professionalism.

From day one, Angie has shown up with curiosity, empathy, and a deep care for her clients. I am so proud to celebrate this huge milestone with her and so grateful she’s part of our team!

👏 Help us celebrate Angie and this incredible accomplishment in the comments!

03/31/2025

⚠️ Trigger Warning: Birth Trauma & Loss of Autonomy

When we talk about birth trauma, this is what we mean.

It’s not just about emergencies or medical complications.

It’s about how a woman was made to feel — silenced, powerless, dismissed.

These words come from real mothers.

They trusted the system, and were left feeling broken.

We must listen. We must do better.

💬 If these quotes resonate with you, you are not alone — and what happened to you matters.

You deserve space to process, grieve, and reclaim your power.
💛 I support women who are navigating trauma, loss, and the aftermath of birth experiences that left deep emotional wounds.

✨ If this speaks to you, DM “SUPPORT” or share with someone who needs to know they’re not alone.

03/25/2025

When you’ve experienced a trauma (big or small), your nervous system remembers. It’s designed to protect you from future harm, even if the danger has passed.
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That’s why certain sounds, smells, places, or moments can feel like you’re right back there again.
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The body and brain are always scanning for patterns. So when something reminds you—consciously or not—of a past trauma, it can react as if it’s happening now.
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This is especially true for women navigating medical trauma, birth trauma, or pregnancy loss. A new pregnancy, a medical procedure, or even a doctor’s office can stir up a trauma response you didn’t expect.
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✨ The good news? Trauma can be understood, processed, and softened. You’re not broken—and you’re not alone.
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👉 If this resonates, send me a DM or comment “SUPPORT” and I’ll share how I work with women to find calm, clarity, and confidence again.
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03/21/2025

TFMR (termination for medical reasons) is a kind of loss that most people don’t talk about—and because of that, it’s often misunderstood, minimized, or even judged.

Here are a few real truths:

It’s not a “choice” in the way people think.

Grief is compounded by guilt, shame, and silence.

Many parents feel like they don’t “deserve” to mourn—and that’s heartbreaking.

It’s still birth. It’s still loss.

Support is hard to find—but necessary to heal.

Swipe to read more if this resonates. You are not alone, and you are allowed to grieve this loss fully and deeply.

💛 If you’ve walked this path and are looking for support that understands the weight of this grief, DM “SUPPORT” to connect.

03/20/2025

Birth trauma is real, and so is your ability to heal. I help women process their experiences, reduce anxiety, and reclaim their sense of safety using a compassionate, evidence-based approach.
✨ How We Work Together:
✔ Processing Your Birth Story: We explore your experience at your own pace—whether through journaling, talking it through piece by piece, or guided reflection.
✔ Hypnotherapy for Healing: When appropriate, hypnotherapy helps reframe distressing memories and bring a sense of peace to your birth experience.
✔ Exposure Therapy for Anxiety: If medical settings, certain conversations, or reminders of birth feel overwhelming, we work through these triggers gradually in a safe space.
✔ Increasing Self-Care: Small, intentional self-care practices help rebuild emotional resilience and restore balance.
✔ Setting Boundaries & Reducing Triggers: We work on protecting your peace by identifying what feels safe and supportive as you heal.
💛 You don’t have to carry this alone. Healing is possible, and support is available.
📩 If birth trauma is affecting your mental health, DM me or visit my website to learn more about how we can work together. You deserve to feel whole again.

03/18/2025

Anxiety, grief, and trauma don’t just live in the mind—they stay in the body. When stress builds, the nervous system can get stuck in high alert mode, making it hard to feel safe, think clearly, or even breathe normally.

💡 Before trying any coping tool, the first step is always acknowledging the anxiety. Instead of fighting it, try saying:

✨ “This is anxiety. My body is reacting, but I am safe.”
Once you name it, try one of these nervous system resets:

🧊 The Ice Dunk Reset – Cold exposure activates the vagus nerve to quickly calm panic or flashbacks. (See reel from earlier today 😉)

😮‍💨 The Sighing Trick – A double inhale + slow exhale helps discharge stress and lower heart rate.

👐 The Weighted Hand Trick – Pressure on the chest signals safety to the nervous system, helping with breath control.

🧠 The “What If?” Flip – Reframes anxious thought spirals and challenges worst-case thinking.

🚶‍♀️ The “Change the Scene” Trick – A simple shift in environment can reset the brain and disrupt anxious loops.

Anxiety after birth trauma, loss, or major life transitions is real—but you don’t have to stay stuck in it. These tools won’t erase grief or trauma, but they can help bring moments of relief.

👉 Which one are you trying first? Drop a 🧊 in the comments if you’re going for the ice dunk!

📩 Need deeper support? DM me “CALM” to explore therapy (GA) or coaching (US) for anxiety, birth trauma, or loss. 💛

05/14/2024

What are the common symptoms of Postpartum Anxiety?

-Racing thoughts (can’t quiet your mind)
-Excessive worry and/or irrational worry
-Inability to sit still and relax (always have to be doing something)
-Lack of appetite
-Insomnia (even when given the opportunity to rest, you can’t)
-Feeling jittery
-Nausea

Evaluation during the postpartum period is important to ensure the proper treatment for postpartum anxiety. Similar to postpartum depression, treatment options include individual therapy and/or medication management. Therapy can help to manage symptoms of anxiety and stress as well as challenge negative and irrational thinking.

Postpartum anxiety is treatable!

Please continue to tune in as we share signs and symptoms of the most common diagnoses involved under the umbrella of Maternal Mental Health.

05/12/2024

Thank you for this illustration!

If you are celebrating today, then we celebrate you!

Mother’s Day isn’t always easy for everyone. While it is a day of
celebration and love for some, for others it is a day of sadness, grief, and mixed emotions.

Wherever you are in this space today, we see and hear you. We acknowledge you ❤️❤️.