Therapist Jess

Therapist Jess I help overwhelmed working moms stop feeling behind with routines & boundaries that support you — not just your family.

Rest without guilt & stop surviving your days.
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👇 Book a free call or grab a freebie Jessica is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in South Carolina over 7 years of experience within the mental health field. Jessica has experience working with adult with severe mental illness, anxiety, depression and adjustment issues. Jessica's specializes in working with women who are struggling with mood disorders.

04/20/2026

Here are the stats nobody wants to talk about...

Black mothers are:
• 3x more likely to experience maternal depression
• 2x more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications
• 50% LESS likely to receive mental health treatment
• More likely to experience workplace discrimination while pregnant
• More likely to be dismissed by healthcare providers

But we're told to be "strong" through it.
The "Strong Black Woman" stereotype isn't just harmful.
It's literally killing us.

We're not getting help because:
→ We've been taught asking for help is weakness
→ We don't have time (carrying everything for everyone)
→ We can't afford it (financial strain)
→ We don't trust the system (and rightfully so)
→ We're told our pain isn't real
This stops NOW.

Black Maternal Mental Health Week isn't just about awareness.
It's about ACTION.

Here's what you can do TODAY:
1️⃣ Acknowledge you need support (this is the hardest step)
2️⃣ Book a therapy or coaching session (I have spots open - link in bio)
3️⃣ Build ONE routine that supports your mental health (Grab my guide also in bio)

You don't have to do this alone.
And you don't have to be strong.
You're allowed to be human.

What's one step you're taking for your mental health this week? 👂🏾

04/17/2026

It's been a while purposely but the self care talks lately have been HEAVY!

Be sure youre practicing being selfish as a form of self care this weekend. We have been taught to give until nothing is left. The reality of what is left is the barest forms of self (burnout, stress, chronic health concerns, Insomnia, "thoughts", poor eating habits etc.)

04/13/2026

It's Black Maternal Mental Health Week.

So let me say what nobody else will:
Our mental health is DROWNING.

And we're told to:
→ Be strong
→ Push through
→ Handle it
→ Not complain
→ Keep going
The "Strong Black Woman" stereotype is killing us.

We have the HIGHEST rates of:
• Maternal depression
• Anxiety disorders
• Stress-related health issues
• Burnout

But the LOWEST rates of:
• Seeking help
• Taking time off
• Setting boundaries
• Prioritizing ourselves

Why?
Because we've been taught that our needs don't matter.
That asking for help is weakness.
That rest is laziness.

I'm here to tell you:
You don't have to be strong.

You're allowed to be:
• Tired
• Overwhelmed
• In need of support
• Human

Black Maternal Mental Health Week isn't just awareness.
It's ACTION.
Let me help you stop drowning.
What's one thing you're struggling with right now?

04/09/2026

People think I wake up at 5am because I'm a morning person.

Everyone is a "morning person "
I wake up at 5am because the version of me at 6am when my kids wake up is COMPLETELY different.

When I used to wake up WITH my kids:
→ Reactive from the first second
→ Already behind
→ Rushing through everything
→ Snapping at them by 7am
→ Starting the day in chaos
→ Hating myself for not having time to do anything but work once they were gone

When I wake up BEFORE my kids:
→ Grounded and calm
→ Nervous system regulated
→ Ready for them
→ Patient when they're cranky
→ Starting the day from fullness
→ Showing up as the mom I want to be

The difference?
30 minutes.
That's it.
Im a person before I'm "mom."
And my kids get the best version of me because of it.
Not the burned-out, reactive, snapping version.
The calm, present, regulated version.
That's worth waking up for.

😏 Comment "ROUTINE" below and I'll send you my Ultimate Routine Guide
It includes:
✓ How to build a routine for YOUR life (not copy mine)
✓ Scripts for when guilt says "you should be sleeping"
✓ How to handle kids who wake up early
✓ What to do when you want to quit

Your kids deserve the regulated version of you.
And you deserve 30 minutes before anyone else needs you.
What time do your kids usually wake up? 👇🏾

04/01/2026

It's April 1st.

New month. New chance to shift your routine.

But here's what I'm NOT doing:
❌ Waiting until I "feel motivated"
❌ Waiting until the kids sleep better
❌ Waiting until work calms down
❌ Waiting for the "perfect time"
Because the perfect time doesn't exist.

Here's what I AM doing:
✅ Waking up at 5am (before my family needs me)
✅ Moving my body for 10-20 minutes
✅ Regulating my nervous system FIRST
✅ Starting the day from fullness, not depletion

This isn't about being perfect.
Some days it's a full workout.
Some days it's 10 minutes of stretching.
Some days I'm grumpy AF.
But I still show up for myself first.

April challenge: Shift ONE thing in your routine this month.

Not your whole life. Just ONE thing.
Wake up 15 minutes earlier
Move your body before work
Drink water before coffee
Set ONE boundary
Pick one. Start tomorrow.

Need help building a routine that actually sticks?
😏Comment "ROUTINE" and I'll send you my Ultimate Routine Guide

What ONE thing are you shifting this month? 👇🏾

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03/24/2026

You’re the default problem-solver in your family.

The emotional support line.
The emergency contact.
The backup plan.

And now you’re resentful, exhausted, and quietly pulling away — not because you don’t love them, but because no one is protecting you.

Sis, boundaries aren’t about becoming cold.
They’re about being respected without burning out.

In my coaching, I help overwhelmed working moms stop being the fixer and start having relationships that feel mutual, calm, and safe again.

Comment BOUNDARIES or book a free call through the link in my bio for free consultation call for my 1:1 coaching.

03/13/2026

A lot of overwhelmed moms don’t feel lonely because they’re alone.

They feel lonely because they’re always the strong one.

The one people vent to.
The one people rely on.
The one who keeps everything together.

But when you are overwhelmed?
You keep it to yourself.
You don’t want to complain.
You don’t want to burden anyone.
You tell yourself you should be able to handle it.
So you carry it quietly.

Inside coaching, one of the first things we work on is removing that silent pressure to hold everything alone.

Because when you stop being the family fixer 24/7:
• relationships become mutual
• your nervous system relaxes
• you stop feeling like you’re the only adult in the room

📞 Book your free 1:1 call using the link in my bio!
You don’t have to keep carrying everything alone.

03/07/2026

Sis, I’m thinking about hosting a wellness retreat for Black women and I want to see who would be interested. 🤎✨

A space where we can step away from everyday stress and focus on our mental, emotional, and physical wellness.

I’m imagining a retreat that includes things like:

✨ Morning walks or light workouts
✨ Conversations about managing anxiety and protecting your peace
✨ Learning how to set boundaries without guilt
✨ Time to rest, reflect, and reset
✨ Connecting with other Black women who get it

As women we carry so much — work, family, responsibilities, expectations. Sometimes we need a space where we can pour back into ourselves.

Movement. Healing. Community. Growth.

If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, comment “RETREAT” or message me. I’m in the early planning stages and would love your input.

03/06/2026

Every overwhelmed mom thinks her situation is the exception.
“My mom is older.”
“My sister depends on me.”
“My partner just doesn’t get it.”
“If I don’t do it, it won’t get done right.”

Here’s what’s actually happening:
You’ve been overfunctioning for so long
that everyone adapted to it.
That doesn’t make your family evil. It makes them accustomed.

And when you change how you show up:
• people step up or step back
• expectations recalibrate
• emergency calls decrease
• your evenings stop feeling hijacked

Your situation isn’t too complicated.
It just hasn’t been interrupted yet.
And no — balance coaching isn’t about cutting people off.

It’s about creating a life where:
• you’re not the default
• your phone doesn’t control your mood
• your kids get a patient version of you
• you don’t feel secretly resentful at family events

📞 Book your free 1:1 consultation today. Stop assuming nothing can change before you’ve actually changed the structure.

03/05/2026

She's human too....

Sometimes she runs on empty...
Answering everyone’s calls...
Fixing everyone else’s problems...
Feeling guilty for wanting rest...
And yet, she keeps showing up — for her kids, her spouse, her family…
All while quietly wondering if anyone notices how much she gives.

Here’s the truth:
You don’t have to carry it all to be enough.
You don’t have to sacrifice your peace to love your family.
You don’t have to burn out to be the mom everyone admires.

Real strength comes from:
• Protecting your time without guilt
• Letting others step up
• Choosing rest when your body and mind need it
• Showing up calm, joyful, and present

If life has felt heavy lately…
📞 Book your free 1:1 calltoday.
It’s time to stop surviving and start enjoying your days — and your family — without losing yourself.

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