Gentle Mama Counseling

Gentle Mama Counseling I am an LCSW and Birth Doula with a speciality in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders with cert. th

It’s okay to disappoint othersto honor myself.Disappointment does not mean I’ve done something wrong.It often means I’ve...
04/09/2026

It’s okay to disappoint others
to honor myself.

Disappointment does not mean I’ve done something wrong.
It often means I’ve made a choice that someone else wouldn’t make for me.

I can be kind and still say no.
I can care and still choose differently.
I can love people and not abandon myself in the process.

Someone else’s discomfort is not always a sign I need to change.

Sometimes it’s a sign I’m finally listening to myself.

04/08/2026

If you’re looking for a space for mothers who are ready to be supported, not just seen… this is for you.

This is a postpartum and motherhood community for moms who want somewhere to land.
Somewhere honest.
Somewhere that holds both healing and real life.
Somewhere for the mom carrying hope, loss, and a version of herself she can’t quite find anymore…

We gather to care for our bodies, process what this season is actually asking of us, and grow into motherhood in a way that feels aligned and sustainable.

Inside this space you’ll find:
• Classes that meet you where you are
• Workshops that go deeper than surface level advice
• Support around nourishment and care
• Community that feels consistent
• Sisterhood that doesn’t require you to perform

This is not about doing motherhood perfectly.
It’s about not doing it alone.

It’s online so if this resonates, I’d love to know.
You can comment or reach out directly.

We begin soon!

Like and share this post with someone else who is looking for this support too.

04/08/2026

Waiting for the mom navigating infertility or IVF…
who’s holding hope and fear at the same time.

Waiting for the mom carrying loss…
who doesn’t feel seen in her grief.

Waiting for the mom who looks fine…
but quietly feels like she’s lost herself.

I’m here when you find me.

This feels meaningful.This feels unbearable.This is motherhood.Somewhere in the overlap is where most days are lived.Whe...
04/07/2026

This feels meaningful.
This feels unbearable.
This is motherhood.

Somewhere in the overlap is where most days are lived.

Where love runs deep and exhaustion runs deeper.
Where you wouldn’t trade it and still wonder how you’re supposed to keep doing it like this.
Where the beauty and the weight sit side by side, asking you to hold both.

If it feels like too much and not enough at the same time,
you’re not doing it wrong.

You’re inside the part no one explains.

The following is a list of symptoms that could indicate a perinatal or postpartum condition might be worth exploring. Ke...
04/06/2026

The following is a list of symptoms that could indicate a perinatal or postpartum condition might be worth exploring. Keep in mind you don’t have to meet all, even just one is enough.

1. Feelings of guilt, shame or hopelessness

2. Feelings of anger, rage, or irritability, or scary and unwanted thoughts

3. Lack of interest in the baby or difficulty bonding with the baby

4. Loss of interest, joy or pleasure in things you used to enjoy

5. Disturbances of sleep and appetite

6. Crying and sadness, constant worry or racing thoughts

7. Physical symptoms like dizziness, hot flashes, and nausea

8.Possible thoughts of harming the baby or yourself

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

04/05/2026

You’re going to want these on the days you forget who you are.

The days where the noise is loud.
Where the guilt creeps in.
Where you feel stretched thin and disconnected from yourself.

These aren’t just affirmation cards.
They’re anchors.

Small, honest reminders you can reach for
when your thoughts start running the show
and you need something steady to come back to.

Not performative positivity.
Not pressure to “think differently.”
Just words that meet you where you are
and gently bring you back to yourself.

Coming soon.
Follow for more details.

I am allowed to be proud of myselffor surviving what I once thought I couldn’t.There were moments I didn’t think I would...
03/27/2026

I am allowed to be proud of myself
for surviving what I once thought I couldn’t.

There were moments I didn’t think I would get through.
Moments that stretched me past what felt possible.
Moments that changed me in ways I’m still understanding.

And I’m still here.

Not untouched.
Not the same.
But here.

Pride doesn’t mean it wasn’t hard.
It means I’m honoring what it took.

If you’ve walked through something that reshaped you, you’re allowed to acknowledge that too.

Hi, I’m Gabrielle, excited to join . I chose to specialize in perinatal mental health after having had an interest since...
03/25/2026

Hi, I’m Gabrielle, excited to join . I chose to specialize in perinatal mental health after having had an interest since a young child. I believe becoming a parent is one of the greatest responsibilities. It is a rite of passage for many and can completely change your human experience. This was true for me. When I became a mom, life became richer. But it wasn't always positive. Becoming a mom brought new challenges. The challenge is to continue when you're more tired than you've ever been.

Motherhood has taught me is that we can always try again. Motherhood has removed a lot of all-or-nothing thinking. Nobody is perfect, and no parent is perfect, but we always have tomorrow to show up for our child in the way that we want to. In the early postpartum days, I remember struggling a lot with the idea that two opposing emotions can coexist. I'm now learning that beauty in this.

I wish more people knew this two things can be true; motherhood can be a beautiful, fulfilling experience AND it can be the hardest thing you've ever done.

Now that you know a bit about my journey tell me something motherhood has taught you?

I'm Michelle, new clinician with Gentle Mama Counseling. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a profound passion ...
03/24/2026

I'm Michelle, new clinician with Gentle Mama Counseling. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a profound passion for supporting individuals navigating the complex and often overwhelming journey of parenthood and all the steps in between. With a specialty in perinatal mood disorders and reproductive mental health, I have dedicated my career to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to new and seasoned parents, veterans and folks experiencing emotional distress due to health challenges.

My approach is rooted in empathy, understanding, and empowerment, aiming to create a safe space where clients can explore their emotions and experiences without judgment. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, depression, or simply need someone to talk to, I'm here to help you find balance and resilience during this transformative time.

Now that you’ve met me, tell me something about you… how are you feeling today? Drop a 😊☹️😡😤🤯🤬😁😢

Doing my best might look different each day.And that’s okay.Some days my best is focused and steady.Some days it’s showi...
03/18/2026

Doing my best might look different each day.

And that’s okay.

Some days my best is focused and steady.

Some days it’s showing up tired but trying anyway.

Some days it’s doing less so I don’t completely empty myself.

“Doing my best” was never meant to look the same every day.

It shifts with sleep, with stress, with the invisible weight I’m carrying.

Consistency isn’t the goal.

Honesty is.

And today, this is my best.

This fills me up.This drains me.And I am still a good mother.Both can exist in the same breath.The joy and the exhaustio...
03/17/2026

This fills me up.
This drains me.
And I am still a good mother.

Both can exist in the same breath.
The joy and the exhaustion.
The love and the longing for quiet.
The moments that feel sacred and the ones that feel like too much.

Feeling depleted does not cancel your devotion.
Needing space does not erase your love.

Motherhood was never meant to require self abandonment.

You can be filled, emptied, and still be a good mother.

4 Ways We Support Mothers at Gentle MamaIndividual Therapy- A private space to unpack the grief, anxiety, identity shift...
03/16/2026

4 Ways We Support Mothers at Gentle Mama

Individual Therapy- A private space to unpack the grief, anxiety, identity shifts, and emotional weight of motherhood with someone who understands the perinatal season deeply.

Therapeutic Groups- Guided spaces where mothers realize they are not the only one feeling this way. Shared experience becomes relief, connection, and healing.

Retreats- Intentional time away from the daily noise to rest, reflect, and reconnect with yourself alongside other mothers doing the same brave work.

Community Cohorts- Ongoing support for mothers who want continued connection, deeper conversations, and a place where the truth of motherhood is welcome.

Because healing in motherhood rarely happens in isolation.

It happens in spaces where you are seen, supported, and reminded that you are not broken.

You are becoming.

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