Therapy for Parents of Young Children
Manage stress and overwhelming feelings
Reconnect with yourself
Improve patience and resilience
Strengthen relationships
Rediscover joy in parenting
Find balance, strength, and support as you navigate the joys and struggles of parenting young children.
Parenting young kids—whether they’re newborns, toddlers, or beyond—is an incredible journey, but it can also feel overwhelming. From sleepless nights to managing tantrums, balancing work, and trying to maintain relationships, it’s easy to feel stretched thin. At Matrescence Therapy, we specialize in compassionate counseling for parents like you, offering a supportive space to process the challenges, rediscover your strengths, and reconnect with the joy of parenthood. You don’t have to do this alone. Your story matters, and we’re here to help.
It’s okay to struggle and not have it all together.
Raising young children is filled with love, laughter, and incredible moments of connection, but it can also be exhausting and isolating. The constant demands can leave you feeling anxious, disconnected, or completely drained. You might be struggling with:
- Exhaustion from sleepless nights, demanding schedules, or the never-ending to-do list.
- Patience Challenges as you navigate tantrums and testy behaviors.
- Loss of Identity, wondering where “you” went as you balance family responsibilities.
- Feelings of Guilt or Self-Doubt around your parenting choices or ability to “do it all.”
- Relationship Strain, whether with your partner, friends, or extended family.
At Matrescence Therapy, we know how heavy these feelings can be—and we want you to know that it’s not a reflection of your love or capability as a parent. Counseling offers a safe space to work through these emotions, understand your needs, and gain tools to bring more calm, confidence, and joy into your daily life.
Flexible, compassionate care that works for your busy life.
Taking the first step toward counseling can feel both intimidating and hopeful. We’re here to make that step as easy and supportive as possible.
Here’s what you can expect when you start therapy with us:
- Understanding Your Story: In your first session, we’ll talk about how you’ve been feeling and what you’re struggling with. This is a time to be heard without judgment.
- Creating a Personalized Plan: Together, we’ll develop a plan tailored to your needs, whether you’re looking for tools to manage stress, reconnect with yourself, or improve your family dynamics.
- Ongoing Support: We’ll meet regularly to explore your challenges, celebrate your progress, and adjust your plan as needed. You’re not alone in this journey—our therapists will be with you every step of the way.
You are welcome to bring your baby or young child to sessions, and because our sessions are virtual, you can attend from the comfort of your own home.
Parenting for Young Children Can Be Overwhelming. Therapy can help.
Rediscover Yourself
Stress Management Tools
Rebuild Connection
Embrace Joy
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What is Matrescence?
Matrescence is the physical, psychological, and emotional change that occurs during the process of becoming a mother. However, here at Matrescence we consider it to be ALL parenthood, not just motherhood. It is considered a developmental phase, much like adolescence, that can involve a variety of things such as hormonal shifts, body changes, identity reconstruction, and relationship transitions. The four components that contribute to the challenges of matrescence are:
- Changing Family Dynamics: adding a child or children to a relationship undoubtedly causes strain and stress
- Ambivalence: the push and pull of wanting a baby close, but also an intense desire for space
- Fantasy vs. Reality: anticipating parenthood will go one way, and then discovering it may look different
- Guilt and Shame: fear that one may never live up to the “perfect” parent.
If you and/or your partner feel these challenges, contact us to learn more about
how we can help.
Insurance & Payment Information
We are currently in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO, BCBS Blue Choice, Cigna/Evernorth, Aetna, and United Healthcare plans. We strongly recommend checking with your individual plan to inquire about therapy benefits. You may be responsible for co-payment or other costs. If we are out of network with your provider and you would like to submit through your insurance, we are able to provide you with a receipt (known as a “superbill”). You are then able to submit this to your provider for reimbursement, if your plan provides this type of coverage.
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Virtual Sessions Throughout Chicagoland & Illinois
*This is a virtual practice.
All sessions are held through video. You must be residing in Illinois.