Written by Lauren Ratliff, LCSW, PMH-CLauren Ratliff is an Illinois-based certified perinatal therapist, mother of three, and the founder & owner of Matrescence Therapy. Menopause can affect intimacy in ways that are physical, emotional, or a little bit of both....
Written by Lauren Ratliff, LCSW, PMH-CLauren Ratliff is an Illinois-based certified perinatal therapist, mother of three, and the founder & owner of Matrescence Therapy. Yes, it is normal to feel unlike yourself postpartum. Becoming a parent can change your...
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Written by Lauren Ratliff, LCSW, PMH-CLauren Ratliff is an Illinois-based certified perinatal therapist, mother of three, and the founder & owner of Matrescence Therapy. IVF can take a real emotional toll. The appointments, medications, waiting, uncertainty, and...
Written by Lauren Ratliff, LCSW, PMH-CLauren Ratliff is an Illinois-based certified perinatal therapist, mother of three, and the founder & owner of Matrescence Therapy.Learn more about Lauren Updated 8/16/2026 Preparing for a second child is about more than...
Written by Lauren Ratliff, LCSW, PMH-CLauren Ratliff is an Illinois-based certified perinatal therapist, mother of three, and the founder and owner of Matrescence Therapy.Learn more about Lauren Updated 8/16/2026 Yes. If you’re already living with anxiety,...
