Therapy for Depression in Parenthood
Understand what depression really looks like in parenthood
Move through the fog of exhaustion, numbness, or despair
Talk honestly about your experience—without shame or judgment
Learn tools to manage daily life while caring for your mental health
Feel seen, supported, and less alone
You’re not broken. You’re not weak. And this doesn’t make you a bad parent.
Parenting while struggling with depression can feel like trying to move through molasses—everything is harder, heavier, and lonelier. Maybe you’re showing up for everyone else but feel completely empty inside. Maybe you’re drowning in guilt, or just going through the motions because you don’t know what else to do.
You might not recognize yourself anymore. And you’re not the only one.
At Matrescence Therapy, we offer a place to be honest about what you’re feeling—without needing to sugarcoat it. You deserve care, not criticism. Support, not silence.
Depression in parenthood doesn’t always look like sadness.
It can also feel like:
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Irritability or anger that comes out of nowhere
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Numbness or feeling disconnected from your child or your life
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Overwhelm at even the smallest tasks
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Guilt for not feeling grateful—or for needing more than you’re getting
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Shame that you’re “not doing it right” or “not enough”
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Wanting to escape or disappear—but not feeling like you can say that out loud
You’re not making this up. You’re not just tired. You’re carrying more than most people see—and it’s okay to ask for help.
Support that meets you where you are.
You’re already doing so much. Therapy should feel like a break from pressure, not another obligation. We make space for your needs, your story, and your pace.
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No pressure to perform: You don’t have to be “strong” or “positive” here. Show up messy, silent, angry, tearful—we can hold it.
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Care that fits your reality: Whether you’re up all night, managing toddler meltdowns, or constantly caregiving—we’ll tailor therapy to your life.
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Tools that make a difference: Learn how to manage depressive symptoms in ways that are practical, realistic, and compassionate.
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A place to feel again: You don’t have to stay numb. Therapy can help you reconnect with yourself and the parts of life that feel far away right now.
This is not about fixing you. It’s about supporting you. You’re still in there—and we can help you find your way back.
You deserve to feel okay. Therapy can help.
Name What You’re Feeling
Lighten the Weight of Depression
Reconnect with Joy, Even in Small Moments
Learn to Cope Without Shame
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Phone number: 224-999-0591
Virtual Sessions Throughout Chicagoland & Illinois
*This is a virtual practice.
All sessions are held through video. You must be residing in Illinois.