Transforming Anguish: Expert Counseling for Moms Struggling with Guilt
Therapy offers a safe, compassionate space to explore and process feelings of mom guilt without judgment.
Together, we’ll work to rebuild your confidence and help you find joy in parenting.
Your experiences and feelings matter—therapy supports your emotional healing and growth as a mom.

We’re Breaking the Silence: Mom Guilt Is Natural.
Moms can, unfortunately, find themselves grappling with the unique challenges of parenting leading to deep guilt. We deeply empathize with the emotional turmoil and the critical need for compassionate guidance during this trying time. Our unwavering commitment is to provide a safe and nurturing haven where you can navigate these challenges with utmost support and empathy.
We are here to support you as you embark on the path to healing, growth, and renewed strength.
Your Well-Being Matters As Much As The Roles You Play
Motherhood is a beautiful journey, but it’s often accompanied by an invisible weight: mom guilt. Whether it’s questioning if you’re doing enough, balancing work and parenting, or simply struggling to meet impossible expectations, mom guilt can leave you feeling inadequate and overwhelmed. It’s not just about having good or hard days—this emotional struggle can linger, impacting your self-esteem and overall well-being.
If you’re experiencing mom guilt, know that you’re not alone. Many mothers feel trapped by the pressure to be “perfect” while navigating the complexities of parenting. The good news? Therapy can help you break free from the cycle of guilt and reclaim your confidence and peace of mind.
Have you been:
Questioning whether you’re a “good enough” mom?
Feeling torn between your responsibilities at work, home, or with family?
Struggling to find time for self-care without feeling selfish?
Feeling anxious or sad about decisions you’ve made for your child?
Comparing yourself to other moms and feeling like you’re falling short?
Experiencing shame or self-doubt that’s hard to shake?
Avoiding talking about your feelings because you fear judgment?
Therapy for mom guilt offers a safe and nonjudgmental space to explore these feelings, unpack their roots, and reframe the way you view yourself as a mother. Together, we’ll work on building self-compassion, setting realistic expectations, and finding balance so you can enjoy motherhood without the constant burden of guilt. You don’t have to carry this alone—help is here to support you.


Signs You Might Benefit from Counseling:
- Parental Expectations: Struggling with unresolved guilt from unmet family expectations or traditions, prompting the need for coping strategies.
- Perceived Failures: Facing guilt from feeling inadequate as a parent due to societal pressures or personal beliefs, seeking self-acceptance and resilience.
- Divorce or Separation: Coping with guilt over the impact of divorce or separation on children while learning effective co-parenting strategies.
- Comparisons with Others: Overcoming feelings of inadequacy caused by comparing oneself to other parents, working to build self-esteem and self-worth.
- Work-Life Balance: Managing guilt from balancing career and family responsibilities, seeking strategies to meet both personal and professional needs.
Navigating Mom Guilt Can Be Hard. Therapy Can Help.

Emotional Support

Healthy Coping Strategies

Care Tailored To Your Needs

Help With Retraining Your Thoughts and Actions
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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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