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12/15/2025

My heart is with the Brown University community, the families who have lost loved ones, those injured, staff, first responders, and everyone in Providence, Rhode Island, and beyond who has been affected by this tragic shooting.

Events like this in our own community can stir fear, grief, and uncertainty—whether we were directly affected or not.

Be gentle with yourself, check in with loved ones, and remember that reaching out for help is a sign of strength. Healing happens when we come together as a community.

Please, reach out of you feel like you need support.

11/19/2025

Hi! It’s been a long time since I’ve done an introduction post, so let’s do this! 💛

My name is Jennifer, and I’m a mental health therapist certified in Perinatal Mental Health, with a fully virtual private practice based here in Rhode Island.

I’m also a mom to my 8-year-old daughter, Mackenzie, who has helped me grow in more ways than I ever expected. I know firsthand how emotional and challenging the postpartum period can be — and how those big feelings continue well beyond the first year. Eight years into motherhood, and I’m still learning every day.

A few fun facts about me:
✨ I live for RI summers and spend as much time at the beach as possible.
✨ My favorite color is lavender.
✨ I love a good coffee by day and the occasional espresso martini by night.
✨ I’m on the PTO at my daughter’s school — being part of our community brings me so much joy.

Supporting moms through the emotions, identity shifts, and transitions of motherhood is truly my passion. Becoming a mother is one of the biggest role transitions you will experience — beautifully meaningful, but often messy and overwhelming too.

I’m here to be part of your village, to walk alongside you, to listen, to see you, and to support you every step of the way. 💜

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11/11/2025

💜 What Are PMADs? 💜

💜 PMADs — or Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders — are the most common complications of pregnancy and postpartum. They include postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and (less commonly) postpartum psychosis.

💜 PMADs can affect anyone — regardless of background, birth story, or how much they love their baby. They’re not a sign of weakness or failure, but rather a sign that your mind and body need care and support.

💜 The good news? PMADs are treatable with the right support and care.

💜 If you’re struggling during pregnancy or at any point after birth, please know: you’re not alone, and help is available. Reach out for more information on scheduling an appointment.

10/15/2025

October 15th — Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day 💗💙
Today, we honor and remember the babies who left this world too soon, and we hold in our hearts the parents and families who carry their love and grief every single day.

You are not alone.
Your loss matters.
Your love endures.

At 7 PM tonight, people around the world will light a candle for the Wave of Light, joining together in remembrance and solidarity. ✨

If you’re grieving, know that there is no timeline for healing — and that support, compassion, and community can help carry you through.

🤍 Sending love and light to all who mourn, remember, and hold space for loss today and every day.

05/11/2025

Today we celebrate all the incredible moms out there—
The birth moms, adoptive moms, foster moms, stepmoms, chosen moms, and mother figures.
The single moms, working moms, stay-at-home moms, and moms balancing it all.
The moms we can hug today, and the ones we hold in our hearts.
The moms in the thick of it with little ones, and the moms cheering from afar as their kids grow up and fly.
To those hoping to be moms, those who have lost, and those who love like a mom—
You are seen. You are loved. You matter.

Thank you for your strength, your softness, your sacrifice, and your endless love.

Happy Mother’s Day, in every form it takes.

05/07/2025

Today we honor World Maternal Mental Health Day.
Motherhood is beautiful—but it can also be overwhelming, isolating, and emotionally heavy. So many moms silently battle anxiety, depression, and exhaustion. Let’s break the silence. Let’s support, listen, and uplift one another. You are not alone, and you never have to be.

Your mental health matters.
Your story matters.
You matter.

10/18/2024

Motherhood can be hard, but you don’t have to carry the load on your own. I am accepting new therapy clients for anyone on the motherhood journey. Whether you are trying to conceive, pregnant, in the depths of postpartum, or a mom who needs someone to listen and validate how hard it can be, please reach out.

✨ Virtual sessions

✨ Certified in perinatal mental health

✨ In network with some insurances

Contact me if you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment.

08/22/2022

Today is National Rainbow Baby Day. So, let's celebrate all the rainbow babies! Tell us about your journey and your sweet rainbow babies (and big kids too!).

Happy National Rainbow Baby Day!

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08/17/2022

So often the focus is on a new baby. We want to remind you that parents of new babies matter. Your mental health matters too.

You are not alone and we support you whatever your feeding decisions may be!




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05/03/2022

Join us in creating awareness about Perinatal Mental Health during starting this week! Lets Talk About It by sharing your own Perinatal Mental Health story of recovery.

Share this image, or use your own photo/video, in a post or on your story with your testimony about your journey by tagging us & using the hashtag !

You are not alone. You are not to blame. With help, you will be well.

Need immediate help or support?
PSI Website postpartum.net
HelpLine Call/Text 1-800-944-4773

Join one of our Online Support Groups at http://bit.ly/FindSupportGroup. For questions, comment below or DM us!

09/13/2021

For the mamas who are feeling those sleepless nights…here is some science behind it.

07/08/2021

I’m the days and weeks postpartum, moms and parents need all the support they can get. It’s not a time for parents to be hosting visitors who want to see the baby, but rather a time for visitors to come bring food, help around the house, run errands, etc while parents adjust to surviving while caring for a new baby.

Here are some ideas of what loved ones can do to help ⬇️

Nurturer Story by Jojo a postpartum doula and Infant Sleep Educator

What a new mother really needs …

Bring a sustaining meal. The best postpartum foods for a new mum are things that are warm, nourishing and easily digested such as soups, stews, broths and dhal. Heat it up while you empty the dishwasher and give the kitchen a clean and then serve it to her and offer to cuddle the baby* while she eats. Make her a cup of tea and ask if she would like you to cuddle baby* while she drinks it – hot for a change!

Offer to cuddle or rock baby* while mum has a shower and maybe even a nap.

* Keep in mind that some mothers aren’t ready to hand their baby over in the first few weeks, and that’s ok. There are lots of other things you can do to be of help.

Run the vacuum cleaner around the house and hang out or fold any washing that needs to be done. Throw away any dead or dying flowers and empty bins.

If baby and mum are napping, cook some dinner for her and leave in the fridge for the evening. Give the fridge a bit of a tidy and throw out any food past its best.

If mum is happy for you to take baby for a walk in the buggy or baby carrier, do this while mum has a shower and a nap. Alternatively, take toddlers or older children out for an hour so mum and baby can rest.

Ask her if she needs any supermarket shopping picked up on the way. Specifically, she might need nappies, pads, milk and some dinner! Unpack it when you arrive.

Make her bed. Put on clean sheets if necessary and puff the pillows. Put some flowers by her bedside table and encourage her to see her bedroom as a sanctuary where she can ideally spend as much time as possible resting with her baby.

Give her a foot and head massage or shoulder rub before putting her to bed.

Be a listening ear. Let her voice all of her joys, fears, anxieties and frustrations in a safe, non-judgemental space. Try to avoid giving too much ‘advice’ (new mothers are bombarded with it) but instead encourage and affirm her and let her know that she is the very best mother for her baby, she’s doing a great job and it’s ok to make mistakes as she learns her way with this new little person.