About Matrescence Therapy
Support for moms through every stage.
Trying
Pregnancy
Postpartum
Motherhood
At Matrescence Therapy, we are on a personal and professional mission to change the standard & length of support parents recieve.
Challenges surrounding parenting don’t magically end after the first year.
Explore & celebrate the complexities of motherhood.
Motherhood is a series of transformations—each stage bringing its own challenges, milestones, and moments of growth. At Matrescence Therapy, we’re here for it all: the struggles of infertility, the emotional shifts of pregnancy, the realities of raising children, and everything in between.
Inspired by the concept of matrescence—the life phase of becoming a parent—we’ve built a practice that celebrates the complexity and beauty of motherhood. Whether you’re navigating sleepless nights, juggling endless to-do lists, or redefining your sense of self, we provide expert guidance tailored to your unique journey.
Therapists who get it, because we’ve been there too.
At Matrescence Therapy, many of our therapists are moms too. We’ve lived the sleepless nights, the big decisions, and the little moments that shape parenthood. We know what it’s like to feel stretched too thin or question if you’re doing enough. That lived experience, paired with clinical expertise, allows us to meet you with compassion and actionable solutions.
Therapists who get it, because we’ve been there too.
Lauren Ratliff, LCSW, is more than a therapist—she’s a mom, a listener, and a champion for maternal mental health. As the founder of Matrescence Therapy, Lauren has dedicated her career to helping moms find clarity and strength during life’s most transformative moments.
Having walked through the highs and lows of motherhood herself, Lauren understands how isolating and overwhelming it can feel. That’s why she’s passionate about creating a space where moms can show up as they are, without judgment.
Lauren combines her professional expertise with a personal understanding of the emotional terrain of parenting, offering therapy that is not just effective but deeply relatable.
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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.