North Star Wellness

North Star Wellness Therapy for women and parents during pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.

In therapy, we learn that strength isn’t about choosing one feeling over another; it’s about making space for both. You ...
02/21/2026

In therapy, we learn that strength isn’t about choosing one feeling over another; it’s about making space for both. You can be grateful and grieving, confident and uncertain, healing and still hurting. Our mental health can only improve when we allow complexity, trusting that holding two truths at once isn’t a flaw, but rather emotional intelligence in action.

Healing doesn’t have a dress code. Whether you come to therapy dressed to the nines or in that hoodie of questionable cl...
02/19/2026

Healing doesn’t have a dress code. Whether you come to therapy dressed to the nines or in that hoodie of questionable cleanliness, what matters is that you show up for yourself. Online sessions can help you remember that comfort can be part of the process.

Healing isn’t weakness. Healing is wisdom in action. Choosing therapy means choosing yourself, your peace, and your futu...
02/17/2026

Healing isn’t weakness. Healing is wisdom in action. Choosing therapy means choosing yourself, your peace, and your future. This is what courage looks like. 🩵

Galentine's Day is certainly a fun and silly name, but when it comes to celebrating strong friendships, we are all for i...
02/14/2026

Galentine's Day is certainly a fun and silly name, but when it comes to celebrating strong friendships, we are all for it! While never a replacement for professional counseling, a strong circle of friends can be exactly the support system we need in our day-to-day lives. If you're looking to get plugged into a group of like-minded people, we can make some suggestions to help you figure out where you might fit in.

You deserve support through every part of the perinatal journey. If you’re pregnant, postpartum, or planning, therapy ca...
02/12/2026

You deserve support through every part of the perinatal journey. If you’re pregnant, postpartum, or planning, therapy can help. You don’t have to do this alone. Schedule a consultation to learn more.

When you’ve lived in survival mode, peace can feel unfamiliar. If good things make you tense, pull away, or shut down, y...
02/10/2026

When you’ve lived in survival mode, peace can feel unfamiliar. If good things make you tense, pull away, or shut down, you’re not broken...you've adapted. Healing is learning how to feel safe again. Let's work on it, together.

Our body can hold trauma in places we don't even realize may be related to trauma. The body remembers what the mind trie...
02/07/2026

Our body can hold trauma in places we don't even realize may be related to trauma. The body remembers what the mind tries to forget. Survival responses can become patterns. Sensations can speak louder than thoughts. This is why it's so important to unpack past incidences, so we can help our minds and bodies to process and release them, allowing us to move forward in newfound peace and comfort.

In order to heal, we need to first understand that we're safe...and that's where we begin in therapy: establishing safety. You are safe here.

Trauma changes the nervous system. It affects the way we process stimuli, the way we think and respond, and the way we f...
02/04/2026

Trauma changes the nervous system. It affects the way we process stimuli, the way we think and respond, and the way we feel in our physical body. Healing from trauma involves more than just emotional insights--it involves restoring a sense of safety in the body, as well.

There's a lot of talk about "trauma-informed care" lately, so we felt like it might be helpful to dig into the what and ...
02/03/2026

There's a lot of talk about "trauma-informed care" lately, so we felt like it might be helpful to dig into the what and why of it all. Trauma-informed care is helpful for therapy because it creates the conditions people need to feel safe enough to heal. This model is guided by six core principles:

🩵 Safety: Creating physical and emotional environments where you feel secure, respected, and at ease.
🩵 Trust & Transparency: Being clear, honest, and consistent so you know what to expect and why.
🩵 Peer Support: Valuing connection and shared understanding as part of healing.
🩵 Collaboration & Mutuality: Working together as partners in care, recognizing your expertise in your own experience.
🩵 Empowerment, Voice & Choice: Centering your strengths and honoring your autonomy, preferences, and boundaries.
🩵 Cultural, Historical & Gender Awareness: Providing care that is responsive to identity, context, and lived experience.

At its core, trauma-informed care asks not ‘What’s wrong with you?’ but ‘What happened to you—and how can we support you?’

Trauma can leave real imprints on the mind and body. Feeling changed, overwhelmed, or unsettled is not a sign of weaknes...
01/31/2026

Trauma can leave real imprints on the mind and body. Feeling changed, overwhelmed, or unsettled is not a sign of weakness; it’s a human response to what you’ve been through. With the right support, healing can happen in ways that feel safe, respectful, and at your pace. Let's talk about finding a path through it, together.

Pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period can bring profound change—physically, emotionally, and mentally. If this sea...
01/29/2026

Pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period can bring profound change—physically, emotionally, and mentally. If this season feels heavier than you expected, you’re not alone, and you’re not doing anything wrong. Support can help you feel steadier, understood, and more like yourself again.

Two things can be true at once: deep love and deep overwhelm. Many new and expectant parents feel overwhelmed, even whil...
01/26/2026

Two things can be true at once: deep love and deep overwhelm. Many new and expectant parents feel overwhelmed, even while feeling immense love for their baby. You’re navigating a huge transition, and your feelings--ALL of them--are allowed. If you need support, let's talk about how to do that.

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428 S Gilbert Road Suite 105
Gilbert, AZ
85296

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Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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