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🌿Licensed Professional Counselor
🌿Children, Adolescents, and Adults
🌿Certified in Perinatal Mental Health
🌿Serving all of New Jersey via telehealth
🌿In person sessions in Red Bank, NJ

03/20/2026

Mom guilt is one of the most common—yet rarely discussed—parts of motherhood, and it shows up in sessions all the time.

Here are a few things I want you to know:
• Mom guilt doesn’t mean you’re doing something wrong. It often means you care deeply and want the best for your child.
• It can be fueled by unrealistic expectations, comparison, and the pressure to “do it all.”
• It tends to show up during transitions—postpartum, returning to work, adding another child, or even taking time for yourself.
• Left unchecked, it can impact your mood, confidence, and overall mental health.

So how can you cope with it?
• Notice the thought. Ask yourself: “Is this guilt based on fact or pressure?”
• Practice self-compassion—talk to yourself the way you would a close friend.
• Set realistic expectations (perfect doesn’t exist).
• Limit comparison—especially on social media.
• Make space for your own needs without apology.

As a perinatal mental health therapist, I’ll say this clearly:
You can be a good mom and still need breaks.
You can love your child and still feel overwhelmed.
Both can be true. 🤍

If this resonates, you’re not alone…and support is available.

03/12/2026

Today is National Working Mom Day 💼💛

To every mom balancing meetings, deadlines, daycare pickups, night wakings, and the invisible mental load in between — I see you.

Working motherhood often means living in two worlds at once: showing up professionally while also holding the emotional, physical, and mental needs of your family. It’s rewarding, but it can also be exhausting, overwhelming, and lonely at times.

If you’re a working mom in the perinatal or early parenting season, here’s your reminder today:
✨ You don’t have to do it perfectly.
✨ It’s okay to need support.
✨ Your mental health matters just as much as everyone you care for.

Taking care of yourself isn’t selfish — it’s essential.
When mothers are supported, families thrive.

If you’re navigating pregnancy, postpartum, or the transition back to work and feeling stretched thin, you’re not alone. Support is available. 🤍

03/02/2026

When the world feels loud right now.. it’s okay to turn the volume down.

Limit the news.
Log off when needed.
Focus on your family.
Tend to your own nervous system.

You can care about the world without sacrificing your mental health.

Stay grounded. Stay present. Protect your peace.

01/12/2026

The start of a new year can bring pressure to do more and be better. But growth doesn’t require self-criticism.

As you think about goals or create a vision board, consider including:
• What you’re already doing well
• What supports your mental health
• What you want to feel — not just what you want to accomplish
• What you’re ready to release

You are allowed to move forward at your own pace.
You are allowed to set goals that feel kind, realistic, and align with your values.

This year, let progress be rooted in self-compassion — not pressure. 🤍

Save this for later or share with someone who needs a gentler start to the year.

11/17/2025

Holiday stress is one of the most common themes coming up in sessions right now. Many people feel pulled between family expectations, old dynamics, and the pressure to “show up” in ways that aren’t aligned with their current capacity.

These slides break down what I often review with clients: how to set clear, sustainable boundaries and how to cope ahead for situations that may feel activating or overwhelming.

If the holidays bring up anxiety, guilt, or emotional exhaustion, you’re not alone. Preparing ahead—naming your limits, practicing your language, and planning for regulation can significantly reduce stress and increase your sense of control.

Your mental health matters during this season just as much as any tradition or expectation.

Save this if you need a reminder, and revisit it before holiday events or gatherings. 🤍

10/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day.

As a therapist, I want to take a moment to remind you that your mental health is important every day, not just today. It’s the conversations we have when we’re struggling to find the right words, the courage it takes to reach out for help, and the small wins—like getting out of bed on tough days—that count.

Mental health isn’t confined to a single day. It’s in the daily moments:
✨ The strength to ask for support.
✨ The bravery to take time for yourself.
✨ The persistence to keep moving forward, even when it feels overwhelming.

So today, and every day, remember this:
You are worthy of care and support. Your feelings are valid. Your story matters. And, no matter what, there is always hope.

It’s not weak to speak.

09/10/2025

World Su***de Prevention Day ✨Together, we can help prevent su***de.

As a mental health therapist, I created these slides to guide you through:

✔️ What to do
❌ What to avoid
🚨 What signs to look for
📊 And the facts you should know

Whether you’re struggling, supporting someone, or simply want to help, every conversation counts. Every check-in matters. Every life is worth saving.

If you or someone you know is struggling:
📞 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline (USA) – 24/7, confidential, free
💬 Talk to a therapist, a loved one, or a trusted person

💫 Let’s break the silence.
Let’s listen without judgment.
Let’s build a world where it’s safe to ask for help.

👇 Swipe through to learn more.
📲 Save, share, and tag someone who may need this today.

***dePreventionDay

07/25/2025

Today is World IVF Day — a moment to honor the strength, hope, and resilience of all those who have walked or are still walking the path of fertility treatments.

As a perinatal mental health therapist, I see the emotional weight that can come with this journey…the silent grief, the waiting, the longing, and the uncertainty. IVF is not just a medical process — it’s deeply emotional, often isolating, and layered with hope and heartbreak.

To those navigating IVF now: your feelings are valid, your strength is real, and you are not alone.

To those who have completed the journey — in any direction it took — your story matters.

And to the support people holding space quietly alongside: thank you. You are part of the healing.

Let today be a reminder to hold space for compassion, understanding, and connection — especially in the moments that feel unseen.

You are seen. You are supported. You are never alone in this.

07/11/2025

Ask any mom who’s had a miscarriage… she still knows her due date.

That date is etched in her heart.
Even if her arms are empty, she remembers the day she thought she’d meet her baby.

1 in 4 pregnancies ends in miscarriage.
It’s common, but that doesn’t make it any less heartbreaking.

As a perinatal mental health therapist, I want to gently remind you:
💔 What not to say when someone has a miscarriage:
“At least you weren’t further along.”
“Everything happens for a reason.”
“You can try again.”
“At least you know you can get pregnant.”
“It wasn’t meant to be.”

🫶 What to say instead:
“I’m so sorry. I’m here for you.”
“Your baby mattered.”
“I’m thinking of you, especially around your due date.”
“There’s no right or wrong way to grieve.”

Let’s hold space for the invisible losses. Let’s speak with empathy, not solutions. Let’s honor every parent who carries their baby in their heart instead of their arms.

06/30/2025

Two groups are starting soon—feel free to share with a mama who could use the support!

www.courtneystonecounseling.com

06/19/2025

So often, people associate my work with adults and perinatal mental health—and yes, that’s a huge and meaningful part of what I do. 🌿

But I also want to gently remind my colleagues, community, and clients that I also have a deep love and commitment to working with children and adolescents.

Holding space for young people—their big feelings, honest questions, and incredible capacity for change—is a privilege I never take for granted.

And parents, you’re not left out. Every child and teen session includes you—your insight, your support, your voice—because therapy is most effective when it includes the whole system.

Whether it’s a 7-year-old navigating anxiety, a teen facing life transitions, or a parent adjusting to a new baby—I’m here to support the whole family with warmth, respect, and clinically grounded care.

Thanks for helping me spread the word. ✨

06/16/2025

🌧️ Rainy Days & Low Moods? You’re Not Alone. 🌧️

Lately, many clients have been sharing how the gloomy weather is affecting their mood. Even though it’s technically summer, the lack of sunshine and long stretches of rain can trigger symptoms similar to seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Yes—seasonal depression can still hit when it’s not winter.

➡️ You might notice:

•Low energy or motivation
•Changes in sleep or appetite
•Feeling more down or withdrawn
•A general “funk” you can’t quite shake

☀️ Tips to shift your mood when the sun won’t show up:

•Get outside during daylight, even if it’s overcast
•Move your body—gentle stretching, walking, or dancing counts
•Stick to a routine (even when you don’t feel like it)
•Use a light therapy lamp, especially in the mornings
•Talk to someone—friends, family, or a therapist

You’re not weak or lazy for feeling off. Your brain and body are responding to your environment—something we all do.

✨ Be gentle with yourself. This will pass. And if it doesn’t? You don’t have to go through it alone.

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Red Bank, NJ
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