Therapy PLUS

Therapy presents the opportunity for growth and healing. It is in the therapeutic journey that I strive to work with families to restore balance.

Therapy Plus is a wellness-centered mental health practice and consulting hub committed to promoting mental wellness, maternal health equity, and systemic change. The mission in my practice is to provide meaningful therapeutic services to help children, adults and families heal from trauma, grief, anxiety , loss or difficult life changes.

12/20/2025

❄️ Winter Newsletter Is Here! ❄️
Take a look at the latest edition of our Winter Newsletter to see how we’re showing up for mamas and families—through education, community support, and trauma-informed maternal health initiatives across Mississippi.

👉 Read it here:https://mailchi.mp/4c3546a8e554/winter-updates-expanding-education-collaboration-and-care

12/18/2025

🌥️ When the Holidays Feel Heavy 🌥️

The holiday season is often filled with lights, gatherings, and expectations — but for many mamas and families, it can also bring seasonal sadness, exhaustion, and emotional overwhelm.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that tends to show up during the fall and winter months. Shorter days, less sunlight, disrupted routines, financial pressure, and family stress can all deepen feelings of low mood, irritability, isolation, or hopelessness.

If you’ve noticed:
• Less energy or motivation
• Wanting to withdraw or stay in bed
• Trouble sleeping or increased sleep
• Feeling “numb” or disconnected
• A heavier emotional load than usual

Please know this: nothing is wrong with you.
Your body and mind may be responding to a season that asks too much and gives too little rest.

💛 Gentle reminders for this season:
✨ It’s okay to slow down
✨ It’s okay to say no without guilt
✨ It’s okay to ask for help
✨ Small moments of light still matter

You deserve care, warmth, and support — especially during this time of year. If the sadness feels persistent or overwhelming, reaching out to a mental health professional or a trusted support person can make a meaningful difference.

We’re here for the mamas who are holding it together quietly.
You are seen. You are not alone. 🤍

12/12/2025

✨🎄 Thrive Through the Holidays — Tip #2: Count the Small Joys 🎄✨

The holidays can feel loud, busy, and demanding — like everyone wants something from you at the same time.

But joy doesn’t always come in big, shiny moments.
Sometimes it’s tucked inside the smallest parts of your day. ❄️

This week, try giving yourself permission to notice the tiny joys that often get overlooked:

💙 The warmth of a cozy blanket
💙 The smell of something cooking in the kitchen
💙 Your baby’s grin or your toddler’s little dance moves
💙 A moment of quiet in the car before going inside
💙 A deep breath that actually feels good

Small joys don’t erase the stress —
but they remind your spirit that good things are still happening, even in the middle of a heavy season. ✨

You don’t have to “create magic” for everyone.
You don’t have to push through exhaustion or pretend.
Just pause long enough to catch the little things that make your heart soften.

Let those small joys meet you where you are.
Let them be enough today. 🎁💙

You deserve moments that feel gentle —
moments that belong to you.

12/11/2025

Perinatal OCD is real, and many mamas quietly struggle with scary, unwanted thoughts. 💛 Having intrusive thoughts does not mean you are a bad mom, and it does not mean you will act on them. These thoughts are symptoms, not a reflection of your worth or your love.

If you find yourself stuck in a loop of checking, cleaning, or “what if” thoughts, you do not have to carry that by yourself. Support is available, and you deserve it. 🤍

✨ Black Mamas Matter Alliance – www.blackmamasmatter.org

✨ Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color – www.pmhapoc.org

✨ Shades of Blue Project – www.shadesofblueproject.org

✨ Postpartum Support Internationalport International – www.postpartum.net

💜 Need help or someone to talk to?
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
📞 1-833-TLC-MAMA
Free • Confidential • 24/7 • English & Spanish

Postpartum Support International Warmline
📞 1-800-944-4773 (4PPD)
Text: 503-894-9453
Not a crisis line, but a compassionate place to start.

12/10/2025

✨🎄 Thrive Through the Holidays — Tip #1: Grateful, Not Overwhelmed 🎄✨

Mama, the holidays can bring a lot — joy, responsibility, memories, expectations, and sometimes the feeling that you’re carrying the whole season on your back.

Before you slip into “doing everything for everybody,” take a breath.
Put your hand on your chest. And remind yourself: I’m allowed to move through this season at my own pace. ❄️

This week, try this gentle shift:
Instead of chasing perfection, choose one moment each day to pause and notice something you’re grateful for — something small, something real, something that brings your spirit a little bit of ease. 🎁

💙 Maybe it’s the way your child laughed today.
💙 Maybe it’s the warm meal you were able to put on the table.
💙 Maybe it’s simply that you made it through another day. ✨

Gratitude doesn’t erase the hard things — it helps soften the edges so you’re not carrying so much alone.

And remember:
You can be grateful and overwhelmed at the same time. Both can be true.
But you don’t have to stay in the overwhelm. 💫

Give yourself permission to slow down, choose what really matters, and let the rest go. Your peace is sacred. 💙

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12/09/2025

There’s still time to sign up for our “Here for Mamas” Virtual Support Group for pregnant and postpartum moms. 💜

We meet tonight at 6:00 PM CST — a safe, welcoming space to connect, breathe, and be supported. No pressure, just care.
Listening counts as participation; sharing is always your choice.

🌸 Meets: TONIGHT
💜 Time: 6:00 PM CST (online)
🌸 Cost: Free
💜 Cameras: Optional
🌸 Vibe: Judgment-free • Come as you are
💜 Sign up: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/SBUn51dNQu2oN8jqJ2j51A
🌸 Or send us a DM for details!

Follow us for more support, resources, and community.”
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This group offers facilitator support and does not replace medical or mental health care.
If you are in crisis, call 988 (Su***de & Crisis Lifeline) or dial 911 for emergencies.

12/06/2025

Postpartum depression (PPD) is becoming more common. Between 2010 and 2021, rates of PPD nearly doubled. For Black women, they almost tripled.

Yet even with this higher risk, Black mamas are still screened and treated less often. Research shows Black mothers are about 46% less likely to be screened for postpartum depression, and fewer than 37% receive treatment for maternal mental health conditions—compared to about 67% of white women (Columbia University).

PPD doesn’t always look like “sad all the time.” It can feel like:

🌧️ Feeling heavy, numb, or like you’re moving through the day in a fog
🔥 Getting irritated or angry more easily than usual
💔 Feeling guilty or ashamed because you “should be happy,” but you don’t
🌪️ Constant worry, racing thoughts, or feeling on edge and overwhelmed
🫧 Feeling distant or disconnected from your baby, your body, or yourself

These numbers are more than statistics—they reflect the lived experiences of so many mothers, especially Black mothers, who are carrying so much in silence.

Our moms deserve support. It’s okay to talk with your healthcare provider or a trusted mental health professional about how you’re feeling.

📞 If you or someone you know is not sure where to start? You can call the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 1-833-TLC-MAMA for free, confidential support and help finding resources.

12/03/2025

The new 2025 Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health report confirms what so many moms have already been feeling — our systems are simply not showing up for our mamas. More than half the country is failing mothers, with 19 states receiving Ds or Fs. Mississippi received an F, which shows just how urgently we need stronger support and better maternal healthcare systems.

When I read this report, I immediately thought back to my conversation with Ms. Linda Dixon from the Mississippi Center for Justice. We talked about how the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBA) cuts and other threats to women’s healthcare make it even harder for moms to get the care they deserve. These aren’t just policy conversations — these are decisions that shape real people’s lives. I’m pinning a 2-minute clip from that conversation if you’d like to watch it.

The Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health report also calls out several serious gaps that mothers are living through every day:

🌸 More than 50% of mothers with Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADS) s never receive treatment
🌸 Only 1 in 5 birthing people are screened for maternal mental health
🌸 Only 8 states have strong insurance coverage for maternal mental health services
🌸 Only 4 states require provider training in maternal mental health

These numbers reflect what so many mamas are experiencing — feeling overwhelmed, overlooked, and unsure of where to turn for help.

You can check your state’s Report Card here:
👉 https://policycentermmh.org/state-report-cards/

12/01/2025

💜 Thank You, TrueCare MS! 💜

We are incredibly honored to receive the TrueCare MS Community Champion Grant of $8,500 in support of our upcoming "Holding Space: Maternal Health Resource Expo", sponsored by our philanthropic arm, Therapy Plus Foundation.

This generous support is so much more than funding—it is an investment in Mississippi mamas, babies, and families who deserve compassionate, person-centered care and accessible maternal mental health support.

Because of TrueCare MS, we will be able to:
✨ Provide free maternal wellness kits
✨ Offer grounding + self-care activities for moms
✨ Bring local providers and community resources directly to families
✨ Create a healing space where mamas feel seen, supported, and not alone

This expo is designed to meet real needs in our community—needs that often go unnoticed or unmet. TrueCare MS’s partnership helps us bridge those gaps with warmth, dignity, and hope.

From the Therapy Plus Foundation team and all the mothers who will benefit… thank you for believing in this work! 💜

We can’t wait to hold space together this March.

11/28/2025

🧡🌿 Giving Tuesday is around the corner, and we’re beginning early here at Therapy Plus. 🌿🧡

This season, we’re reflecting on the power of community care — the way support, connection, and compassion can truly change the journey for expecting and postpartum mothers.
Therapy Plus is proud to uplift the work of our nonprofit arm, Therapy Plus Foundation, and its mission to hold space for Mississippi mamas. This year, we are inviting our community to support the Holding Space for Mamas Fund, a special effort designed to link mothers with emotional support, wellness resources, and healing-centered care.

Your contribution helps make it possible for Therapy Plus Foundation to:
�✨ Provide Maternal Wellness Kits filled with comfort items and resources�
✨ Offer free wellness activities like grounding practices and yoga�
✨ Deliver maternal mental health support and education�
✨ Create spaces where moms feel seen, supported, and not alone

Therapy Plus Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization, and all donations are tax-deductible.�You can give any amount — every dollar extends our circle of care for Mississippi mamas.

🌿 Donate here: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/JJFWPRWLXYRJJ

Enter any amount that feels right for you. We are grateful for support at every level.

Thank you for standing with us.�Thank you for believing in maternal wellness.�Thank you for helping us continue to hold space for the mamas who need it most.

With gratitude,�Therapy Plus 🧡🌿

11/26/2025

🧡 Happy Thanksgiving from Therapy Plus! 🧡

Today, we’re pausing to reflect on the incredible mothers, families, partners, and community members who make our work possible. We are truly grateful for the trust you place in us and for the shared commitment to supporting maternal mental health across Mississippi.

We also want to hold space for anyone who finds this season heavy. The holidays can bring joy, but they can also bring grief, stress, or complicated emotions. Wherever you are today, please remember: you matter, your feelings are valid, and you are not alone.

Wishing you rest, warmth, and moments of peace this Thanksgiving.

With gratitude,
Therapy Plus 🧡🌿

11/24/2025

Nearly 1 in 10 fathers experience depression after the birth of a child — and many more struggle with anxiety, pressure, or a sense of isolation as they adjust to fatherhood.
Your emotional well-being is important too. Strongly supported dads help create healthier, more connected families. 💙

If you’re feeling stressed, disconnected, or overwhelmed as a new dad, know that support is available. You don’t have to carry it all by yourself.

Postpartum Support International Chat With an Expert for Dads offers a free, private space guided by a licensed mental health professional and designed specifically for fathers navigating the early stages of parenthood.

This is a place to share openly about mood changes, frustration, fears, sleep challenges, balancing work and family, relationship shifts, or simply the emotions that come with this major life change. No diagnosis or perfect wording required — just come as you are.

📅 When: First Tuesday of each month at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT
📞 Call: 1-800-944-8766
🔢 Participant Code: 73162 #
🔗 Learn more: postpartum.net/chat-with-an-expert-for-dads

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