Shelby Fischer, LMHC

05/11/2025

03/10/2025

As you go into bedtime tonight, here are your reminders…. 😴

03/04/2025

Good morning ☕️

Here’s your morning self-compassion 💫

02/24/2025

Improving our resiliency should be the goal-our ability to withstand and recover from difficult circumstances.

02/18/2025

The perinatal period is a time of high stress. Postpartum anxiety and postpartum depression can sometimes manifest as rage. This irritability stems from a lack of sleep, a change in hormones, and the overwhelm of this new role. Let’s view postpartum rage as a symptom of a deeper disorder so that moms can dismantle the shame and get the help they need.

02/13/2025

Rest is spiritual. Rest is a gift you give yourself.

02/07/2025

This is how I’m showing up….and I’ll add one more: we’re showing up as humans who are sharing the experience with our clients.

02/03/2025

Trauma significantly impacts daily life, relationships, and emotional regulation. Therapeutic interventions and alternative treatments can facilitate recovery, helping individuals navigate and reprocess their traumatic experiences for improved functioning

Trauma significantly impacts us. Therapeutic interventions can facilitate recovery, helping individuals reprocess their traumatic experiences.

01/28/2025

Are you one of the 70-90% of new parents who experience intrusive thoughts? Learning about intrusive thoughts is a great first step in taking away their power over you.

The perinatal period is a time of so much change, both physically and emotionally. For many, it’s a time of joy and excitement, but it can also be filled with overwhelming anxiety and distress. And…

12/11/2024

According to a survey 97% of the holiday prep is falling on moms.
Moms, I see you. This season is magical but also overwhelming, exciting but a burden at times, and I encourage you to examine any possible boundaries you can set for yourself during this season so that you can enjoy the magic too.

10/15/2024

Sending light and love to anyone who has experienced the darkness that is pregnancy and/or infant loss. It’s a club none of us ever wanted to be in.

If you know someone who has experienced loss, please reach out to them today. From the many women I have worked with over the years around their loss it is unanimous: they feel unseen and alone in the pain-a pain that lingers no matter how long it’s been. They all say how much they wish their family and friends would just send a simple text or give an extra long hug on a day like today. Use their child’s name if you know it. Let them know you’ll be lighting a candle tonight in their child’s honor. It will mean the world to them.

07/22/2024

As a mental health therapist, every day brings new challenges and opportunities to support the well-being of my clients. This week, however, holds a special significance as we observe Black Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week. This observance is not just a reminder but a call to action to address the unique mental health needs of Black mothers, who often face disproportionate challenges in their journey to motherhood.

Statistics paint a stark picture: Black women are more likely to experience maternal mortality, complications during childbirth, and postpartum depression compared to their white counterparts. These disparities are not merely statistical; they represent real, lived experiences of Black mothers navigating a healthcare system that frequently fails to recognize their unique needs.

Understanding the cultural and societal context in which these challenges arise is crucial. Historical and systemic racism, socioeconomic disparities, and inadequate healthcare access all contribute to the increased vulnerability of Black mothers to mental health issues before, during, and after pregnancy. As therapists, it is essential for us to approach each client with cultural humility and awareness of these intersecting factors.

As we commemorate Black Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, let us renew our commitment to supporting Black mothers throughout their journey. Let us amplify their voices, advocate for their needs, and work towards a future where every mother receives the care and support she deserves. As a therapist, I stand ready to listen, to learn, and to be a partner in promoting mental health equity for all mothers.
Together, through awareness, advocacy, and compassionate care, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of Black mothers and their families.

💫 I participate with the which is a Therapy Fund for black women to access therapy. For information on the Loveland Foundation please visit their Instagram page.