http://www.virtuecounseling.com/

Virtue Counseling, 2150 Highway 35 # 250, Sea Girt, NJ (2026)

04/14/2026

Your village wants to show up for you — they just might not know how. 🎧

Whether it’s your partner, your mom, your best friend, or your mother-in-law… sometimes the best gift you can give them is a resource that helps them get it.

These podcasts are a low-lift way for the people in your life to start understanding what postpartum really looks like — and how to actually support you through it.

Save this and send it to someone in your corner. 💌

Podcasts for partners.
Podcasts for grandparents. Podcasts for every member of your village.

Because postpartum support isn’t about guessing — it’s about showing up informed.

And if the people in your life are ready to go even deeper? My new book, There’s a Fourth Trimester?! is now available on Amazon. Link in bio. 📖

04/09/2026

Hot coffee near a baby? Never.
It’s iced coffee only for you for the foreseeable future.

The breakfast you eat one-handed while feeding.

The moment at 2am when your brain goes somewhere dark and you don’t know if what you’re feeling is normal — or something more.

Nobody warned you it would feel like this.

Not the Pinterest version. The real version. The one where you love your baby and still grieve who you used to be. Where you’re doing everything “right” and still feel like you’re drowning.

But here’s what I want you to know: it’s hard because it actually, genuinely is. But hard shouldn’t feel like drowning. And you don’t have to figure out the difference alone.

That’s exactly why I wrote There’s a Fourth Trimester?! — a workbook that gives you the roadmap I wish every new parent had.

Inside, you’ll find checklists to recognize postpartum mood and anxiety red flags, scripts to actually ask for help, and tools to build the support system you deserve — whether this is your first baby or your third.

It’s 110 pages of clinical insight wrapped in zero judgment and a whole lot of you are not alone.

Link in my bio to grab your copy. Because surviving is where you’re at, but thriving is where you’re headed. You are not alone.

04/06/2026

New baby, new tension? You’re not doing it wrong. You’re in postpartum. 💗

Sleep deprivation, shifting identities, and nonstop logistics can make even the strongest couples feel disconnected. It’s one of the biggest relationship stressors there is…

and it’s completely normal.

Postpartum can bring up feelings of inequality, resentment, confusion about who’s “on duty,” and emotional disconnection.

But there’s a tool that can help:

the Gottman “State of the Union” check-in.

Developed by Drs. John & Julie Gottman, this research-backed weekly practice helps couples improve communication, reduce resentment, and feel more like a team — especially during the fourth trimester.

Here’s how it works:

✔️ Choose a consistent, low-stress time each week (stroller walk, after a feeding, during nap time — 20–30 minutes is enough)

✔️ Start with appreciation — what went right this week?

✔️ Reflect honestly on what didn’t go as planned using “I” statements, not blame

✔️ Get specific about what would help the upcoming week

✔️ Close with a hug, words of encouragement, and a shared plan

The goal isn’t perfection — it’s teamwork. Progress over perfection, always.

You don’t need to have everything figured out to have a strong postpartum relationship. You just need a safe space to talk, a willingness to listen, and tools that actually help.

At Virtue Counseling, I help new moms and couples build exactly that.

If you live in TX, FL, VT, VA, MD, DC or NJ and need support, I am currently accepting new clients and would love to support you in this season. Schedule a free consultation to explore support → link in bio.

04/02/2026

I will never get tired of talking about the fourth trimester.

And I’m so happy when I meet people in my trainings who have feedback like this ⬇️ Educating providers on the fourth trimester had a HUGE ripple effect.

“Thank you for such an informative course. I appreciated the emphasis on engaging clients and their partners in collaborative conversations, as well as guidance on the appropriate timing for screening and follow up appointments.

The course also offered practical strategies to introducing preventative interventions and increasing awareness of the importance of ongoing collaboration and support during the fourth trimester.

I will be purchasing your book by the end of the day as I feel the information will be helpful in navigating ongoing care and talking points in working with our clients.”

— Anonymous Continuing Education Student

Thank you, truly. It means everything to know you’ll take what you learned in this training with you.

Do you want to experience a training like this with your CE credits included? My next live workshop is coming up!

📆 Friday, April 17th, 2026
⏰ 12:00–1:30 PM CST via Zoom
📚 1.5 CE Credits

Preparing Clients for the Fourth Trimester: Identification of Postpartum Mood Disorders and Postpartum Planning is a live, interactive workshop designed to help you:

🌀 Identify postpartum mood & anxiety disorders early
⚡️ Assess risk factors with confidence
🌱 Identify systemic support opportunities
🍼 Create actionable postpartum plans with your clients

This training is approved for 1.5 Clinical CEs with ASWB and counts toward PSI PMH-C recertification. Save your spot today, link in bio to register.

🏢 Interested in bringing this training to your organization, team, or group practice? I’m available for private trainings, just send me a DM!

PMADsupport

04/02/2026

You’re going to miss the old you. The one who moved through her days without a plan, without a diaper bag, without calculating how long until the next nap. That grief is real. You’re allowed to feel it.

It’s hard because it is truly, really freaking hard. Not because you’re doing it wrong. Not because you’re not cut out for this. Just because this is one of the hardest things a human can do.

But I need you to hear this too: it is not supposed to feel like drowning. If it does, that’s not weakness, that’s a sign that you deserve more support. Reach out. Please.

This is not forever. It does get easier. And the version of you on the other side of this season?

She’s still you. Just more.

You’re not failing. You’re in the thick of it.
And that’s not the same thing.

03/31/2026

Pregnancy hormones? Building the village? Planning for postpartum?

These are the conversations I LIVE for! And I got to have a lot of them on Sunday 😂

I had the honor of speaking at the Women in Wellness event. It was amazing.

We had yoga, education, raffles, refreshments, and a whole village of people — stretch therapists, acupuncturists, doulas, sleep consultants, lactation consultants, childbirth educators, and nutrition support…all under one roof for an afternoon!

To everyone who came out: thank you for showing up. It was so good to connect with you, learn from you, and feel lit up alongside you.

This is exactly why I do what I do. 🤍

03/27/2026

Your body just did something incredible — and now it’s going through one of the most dramatic hormonal shifts of your life.

Estrogen and progesterone, which were at an all-time high during pregnancy, drop to their lowest levels almost overnight. Oxytocin — the “bonding” hormone — rises to help you connect with your baby, but it also increases anxiety. Progesterone’s drop makes it harder for your body to regulate that anxiety. Cortisol spikes, leaving you exhausted and emotionally depleted. And all of these changes happening at once? That’s why everything can feel so out of control.

These 5 changes happen to every postpartum person, and they explain so much of what you’re feeling.

The mood swings. The overwhelm. The moments where you don’t recognize yourself. It’s not weakness. It’s biology.

You are not broken. You are healing. 💕

03/26/2026

There’s a name for it: Matrescence

Matrescence is the process of becoming a parent, not just physically, but emotionally, mentally, and socially. It’s like adolescence: a major identity shift that brings growth, uncertainty, and a redefinition of who you are and how you view the world.

But unlike adolescence, no one talks about it, which can leave new parents feeling confused, alone, or like they’re “not handling it well.” Naming this experience helps make sense of what you’re feeling. As you will hear repeated throughout this workbook, there is power in naming an experience. It allows us to tame it.

Matrescence can affect every part of your life.

You may notice shifts in:
�🍼Your identity: Who am I now that I’m a parent?
�👯‍♀️Your relationships: Are others treating me differently? Am I responding to them differently?
�📝Your priorities: How you spend your time, what matters to you
�🏝️Your independence: Needing others more or differently
�👩‍💻Your career goals: Wondering what work looks like now
�🗯️Your inner voice: More self-doubt, more self-reflection
�🧒🏻Your childhood experience revisited: You may reflect on how you were raised and your relationship with your parents.

These changes don’t happen all at once and they’re not all negative. But they are real, and they deserve space and support. You’re not “getting back to your old self”; you’re moving forward into a deeper, wiser version of you.

📖 My book “There’s A Fourth Trimester?!” is here to guide you through this new territory and everything that comes with it.

Whether you’re planning for postpartum or you’re currently in it - this workbook is packed with interactive worksheets that help you build your village and design your ideal support system in real time.

👉 Grab your copy via link in bio or search “There’s A Fourth Trimester!?” on Amazon and it’ll pop up!

You don’t have to do this alone. Let’s normalize asking for help in the postpartum period. 💗

03/24/2026

I’m giving away ONE free ticket to the Women in Wellness event I’m speaking at this Sunday!!

This afternoon event was designed for YOU if you’re thinking about getting pregnant, currently pregnant, or in the thick of that beautiful, tender postpartum season. You’ll leave feeling relaxed, supported, and surrounded by real people who genuinely want to help you thrive.

Here’s what you can expect:
🧘🏼‍♀️ Yoga
📚 Education from top local professionals
🎟️ Raffles
🍪 Refreshments
💛 Local vendors covering stretch therapy, acupuncture, doulas, sleep consultants, lactation consultants, childbirth educators, nutrition support + more

**To enter for a FREE ticket:**
1️⃣ Make sure you’re following me
2️⃣ Tag a pregnant or newly postpartum mama in the comments below 🤰🏼👇🏼

I’m going to pick a winner on Thursday night! Winner will be announced on Friday! 🎉

Can’t wait to enter? Tickets are just $30 — grab yours now via Venmo . Space is limited and this event is going to be so special.

03/21/2026

Many therapists are supporting clients through pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, or IVF — but received little or no training in reproductive mental health.

This spring I’m launching small clinical consultation groups for therapists who want more confidence working with these clients.

Groups will be limited so there is time for meaningful case consultation and discussion.

Two groups will be offered:

🧠🍼 Perinatal Mental Health Consultation (pregnancy, postpartum anxiety/depression, intrusive thoughts)

🌱💕 Fertility & Reproductive Mental Health Consultation (infertility, IVF, pregnancy after infertility, reproductive loss)

If you’re interested in either or both groups, DM me for the Google Form to express your interest and share your availability.

If you couldn’t tell based on my reaction, I’m so excited for this! This is my bread and butter and I can’t wait to be in community with clinicians who want to take deep care of this population like I do.

03/17/2026

Feedback like this is why I do this work! 🥹

“I just want to say thank you so so much for today’s workshop. My colleagues and I found you and the presentation so helpful! You have a way of presenting that helps hold someone’s attention on top of the already interesting topic!” — Anonymous Continuing Education Student

Thank you, truly. It means everything to hear that this content is landing in a meaningful way.

Want to experience a training like this with your CE credits included? My next live workshop is coming up!

📆 Friday, April 17th, 2026
⏰ 12:00–1:30 PM CST via Zoom
📚 1.5 CE Credits

Preparing Clients for the Fourth Trimester: Identification of Postpartum Mood Disorders and Postpartum Planning is a live, interactive workshop designed to help you:

🌀 Identify postpartum mood & anxiety disorders early
⚡️ Assess risk factors with confidence
🌱 Identify systemic support opportunities
🍼 Create actionable postpartum plans with your clients

This training is approved for 1.5 Clinical CEs with ASWB and counts toward PSI PMH-C recertification. Save your spot today, link in bio to register.

🏢 Interested in bringing this training to your organization, team, or group practice? I’m available for private trainings, just DM me to inquire!

PMADsupport

03/13/2026

You wanted this. You planned for this. And somehow that makes it even harder to admit that you’re struggling.

Because if you wanted this and you’re still not okay — what does that say about you?

Nothing. It says nothing about you.

Adjustment to parenthood doesn’t care how much you wanted your baby. It doesn’t care how prepared you were, how supportive your partner is, or how many books you read. The emotional shift that comes with becoming a parent is real, it’s significant, and it deserves to be taken seriously.

Feeling lost, disconnected, or unlike yourself after having a baby you deeply love is not a contradiction. It’s one of the most common and least talked-about parts of early parenthood.

You are not ungrateful. You are not broken. You are in the middle of one of the biggest transitions of your life — and you deserve support for that.

That’s exactly what I help with.

Read that again if you need to. And follow along for honest, grounded content on postpartum mental health and the emotional reality of new parenthood.

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