Mandy O’Brecht MSW, RSW, CC-PMH, CC-BRT

Parenthood can be a profoundly beautiful and rewarding time. It can also be humbling, difficult, and sometimes painful. Adjusting to parenthood, whether as a first-time parent, or as additional children join your family, can bring unexpected and deeply challenging feelings such as regret, resentment, rage, anxiety, and grief. Our most closely held relationships may change, and so might our sense of identity and self-esteem. For those of us with hormonal sensitivities and neurodivergencies, this time can be especially challenging.

I use my own lived experience as a parent who struggled with their own mental health during the perinatal period to relate, empathize, and connect with parents as they adjust to this stage of life. I use my genuine curiosity and unconditional acceptance to learn how parenthood is uniquely impacting you and your family.  I will work with you to find which of the tools in my toolbox you find most helpful. From there, we will create a plan to help you meet the goals you’ve set for yourself during our time together.

I’m here to walk alongside you as you navigate this time of your life. I am a safe and caring person who may have experienced many of the things you are struggling with. Together we will develop strategies for coping with the aspects of parenthood that aren’t always pleasant and move towards fully embracing what can become one of the most beautiful and cherished phases of life.