Breathe Easy Counseling & Consulting

05/07/2025

In honor of Maternal Mental Health Awareness Day, I wanted to share what I do in my practice in hopes of reaching someone who may need it. I am a Licensed Mental Health Therapist here in Fort Wayne and I do things a litte differently than most. I recognize that what I do is not the norm, so feel free to scroll past if this doesn't fit your vibe.

My son was born 7 weeks early and after navigating all the emotions that came with that experience I quickly realized how many services are not seamless for us as moms. I decided to shift my practice in attempts of making moms feel more comfortable and supported. I am very blessed to bring my son with me to work and he is with me in sessions - of course not everyone is on board with that and I respect that 100%! What I have found though is it creates a safe environment for other moms to bring their babies if that is what works for them and helps them feel less guarded while in therapy. If this sounds like something that you could benefit from, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. I know it can be really hard to find the right fit (and it might not be me!) but if I can help you at all please contact me. Being a mom is wonderful, but not easy. Give yourself grace and seek support if you need it. We're all in this together. 🖤

Text or call me: 260.445.4148
Check out my website (it needs updating 😅): https://www.breatheeasycounseling.org

Maternal Mental Health needs to be more prioritized. If you or someone you know is a mom in need of support, please reach out.

05/02/2025

As a small business I created social media platforms with the goal of creating daily content. If you scroll past this post you’ll see that goal was NOT met. It just didn’t feel genuine and I didn’t want to just throw some random posts together. Honestly, at the time I’m not sure what I was looking for. Marketing? Nah. Not my style. After some reflection over the last few months, I’ve found a reignited passion for connection and am hoping to utilize these platforms in a different way - a way that feels more real.

I picked today to create my first post in this new season seeing as it is day one of Mental Health Awareness month. See here’s the thing, oftentimes awareness requires vulnerability and I’m not ashamed to admit that due to my own mental health struggles in the past I didn’t have the capacity to reach all the extreme goals I set. I’m excited to begin creating and sharing more and I’m grateful to have recognized the importance of work/life balance.

So here’s your first PSA for the month of May. Go easy on yourself, take a step back and remember you have plenty of time. You may not be ready to hit that goal yet, but you can try again tomorrow, next week, next month or next year. You got this.

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07/19/2024

We are a little late to the party, but honored nonetheless! Voting ends July 28th but you can vote DAILY until then! Your support means EVERYTHING! ❤️

Daily though July 28

04/19/2024

Oh what a GREAT morning! We were able to set up shop at South Side Elementary for their Career Fair! Such an amazing experience to talk about mental health and therapy. Shout out to our Office Manager (John Warble) for coming along to normalize men’s mental health. 🖤💪🏻

The amount of kiddos that said they want to be firefighters, police officers, doctors, artists, authors, and military members is just so wonderful. The way these kids are normalizing mental health and going to therapy at such a young age is truly inspiring!

I often say I have the best job in the world and THIS is why. What an honor it is to be out in the community spreading the word about Breathe Easy and the benefits of mental health support. 🩵

08/26/2023

This morning our practice owners family represented Breathe Easy in the 2023 Hancock Flat 50 in Greenfield, Indiana!

“It’s one thing for my loved ones to support this beautiful adventure of mine - both privately and publicly. The most special thing to me is the way they walk alongside me to spread the word and fight the stigma of receiving mental health care. It truly means the world to me.” 💚

- Kathryn McLaughlin, LMHC | Practice Owner

05/07/2023

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫'𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲🌸

Did you know today is International Bereaved Mother's Day?

Today we celebrate, honour and acknowledge those Mother's carrying their babies in their hearts instead of their arms👼🏼

For those who've experience any of these, you'll know that bereavement and grief are a daily grind and I know a lot of people will have mixed feelings about today so it's totally okay to ignore this day if you want to or fully embrace it🙏🏻

I just want to take this time to send my love and strength to all of my fellow bereaved mama's today. I see you, I feel you and you are heard🦋

"Whether you knew you were a mother for a second, a minute, an hour, day or year, that loss is substantial. Never feel like that loss should not be felt. A mother's love is boundless & deserves to be felt"



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03/05/2023

“Sunday scaries” can lead to a big “case of the Mondays.” 🤦🏻‍♀️

Make sure you prioritize your needs today to set yourself up for success this week. 💛

02/22/2023

Eating Disorder Awareness Week is approaching. Check out this amazing article by Laura from Parkview Health. Eating disorders impact so many people, if you are struggling with disordered eating please do not hesitate to seek support. 💛

Hear from individuals receiving treatment and their loved ones.

02/14/2023

Reminder: Valentine’s Day isn’t limited to “romantic love.” Spread love to everyone, including yourself. 💕

02/06/2023

This week is National School Counseling Week! School counselors play such a vital roll in supporting kids and teens with day to day lives. If you know a school counselor show them some love this week! ❤️🍎🖍

02/03/2023

Thank you for visiting my page!

This is a brand new experience for me. I've never owned my own business. It's a little scary and intimidating, but it is also beautiful and empowering. I am so happy to be here, and I am happy you are too. Stay tuned for more to come, we're just getting started!

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