WOMEN’S THERAPY

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We’re Here To See You

THE SUCCESS YOU WANT IS RIGHT HERE.

Being a woman can be isolating and lonely.

We’re here to remind you that you are more than enough.

Your Online Therapists are here to walk you back home, to yourself.

Meet Shana

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Meet Shana, Graduate Student Intern at Well Roots Counseling Shana is a graduate student intern with advanced training in perinatal mental health through Postpartum Support International. She is currently working toward her PMH-C certification.

She is passionate about supporting individuals and families through pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood. She recognizes that this stage of life often brings a mix of emotions—some expected, others more complex or conflicting. Shana believes in the importance of self-compassion and approaches each person’s experience with warmth, understanding, and acceptance.

Through her own journey, Shana has experienced the challenges of balancing personal identity with the demands of parenthood. She understands what it’s like to feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of how to show up as the parent you want to be. She also knows the importance of having the right support system to process emotions, regain confidence, and reconnect with yourself.

Shana is committed to providing a compassionate space where individuals and families feel heard and supported. Whether you are grieving, preparing for pregnancy, adjusting to postpartum life, or navigating the ups and downs of parenting, she is here to walk alongside you. Her goal is to help you process your experiences, strengthen your relationships, and approach your journey with patience and self-acceptance.

Meet Sara

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Meet Sara, a graduate student intern at Well Roots Counseling. Sara is dedicated to helping women and mothers embrace the idea that gentleness begins with themselves. She has completed advanced training in perinatal mental health through Postpartum Support International and is actively working toward her PMH-C certification.

Sara deeply understands the challenges of the postpartum period, including the stress of carrying the mental load, unexpected moments of mom rage, and feeling overwhelmed or touched out. She is passionate about supporting women as they navigate the emotional highs and lows and identity shifts that come with welcoming a new baby.

Having experienced pregnancy loss and secondary infertility herself, Sara knows the heartbreak of infertility and the stress it brings. She offers compassion and understanding to women as they process these experiences and work through their unique journeys into motherhood.

Sara also has a strong commitment to supporting neurodivergent women and mothers, having pursued specialized training to better serve this community. With Sara, you’ll find an empathetic ally who is devoted to helping you feel seen, supported, and empowered with the tools to navigate life's complexities.

Meet Elizabeth

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Meet Elizabeth, founder of Well Roots Counseling, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and PMH-C. Elizabeth is passionate about supporting women through life's most challenging moments. She created Well Roots Counseling to offer a space where women feel seen and heard. Having walked down the harrowing road of pregnancy loss and infertility, Elizabeth understands the all consuming emotions that accompany IVF cycles and the uncertainty of the "two-week wait." Her own struggles with loss have fueled her commitment to supporting women who face the emotional weight of balancing daily life with the grief of losing a baby. Elizabeth knows how infertility and perinatal loss can impact relationships, self-worth, and mental health, and she is dedicated to helping women find connection and healing.

As a specialist in Maternal Mental Health with the Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C), Elizabeth understands the journey into motherhood. She supports moms who are feeling the overwhelming pressures of perfectionism and societal expectations. Coupled with the challenges of feeling "touched out," stressed, and sleep deprived, along with the guest appearance of “mom rage,” motherhood can feel like it’s too much.

Elizabeth is committed to helping women process and find healing from these experiences with compassion and curiosity. Through a blend of Somatic therapy, Internal Family Systems, Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy, and Tholage Neuropsychotherapy, she creates a supportive space for clients to reconnect with themselves. She believes that true connection begins with the relationship we have with ourself. This sets the tone for how we show up as mothers, partners, and all our relationships, With her guidance, women can cultivate resilience while holding space for both the joys and challenges that life presents.

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Imagine What This Would Feel Like…Benefits of Going To Therapy

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Enhanced Creativity and Productivity

Engaging in therapy can help individuals unblock mental barriers or address underlying anxieties that hinder their creative processes or work productivity. By understanding and addressing these barriers, individuals often find they can think more freely, approach problems with fresh perspectives, and become more productive in both personal and professional endeavors.

Improved Physical Health

The mind-body connection is powerful. Addressing emotional and psychological stressors can lead to tangible physical benefits. For instance, reducing anxiety and stress through therapy can help lower blood pressure, improve sleep, and boost the immune system. Additionally, therapy can support individuals in addressing behaviors that impact physical health, such as overeating, smoking, or neglecting self-care.

Enhanced Mindfulness and Presence

Many therapeutic approaches, especially those incorporating mindfulness-based techniques, can help individuals become more present in their daily lives. This heightened awareness can lead to a deeper appreciation of life's moments, improved focus, and a more profound connection to one's surroundings and loved ones.

Personal Growth and Self-Actualization

Beyond addressing specific issues or challenges, therapy can be a journey of personal growth. It provides a space for introspection, self-discovery, and the exploration of one's values, desires, and goals. Over time, this can lead individuals closer to achieving self-actualization, where they realize their potential and live in alignment with their true selves.

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