http://www.wholecounselingwellness.com/

Whole Counseling and Wellness, 613 SW Camden Avenue, Stuart, FL (2026)

03/16/2026

Intrusive thoughts in motherhood can feel deeply frightening.

Many mothers quietly wonder:
Why would I think something like that? Does this mean something is wrong with me? What if I lose control?

These experiences can feel isolating, and many women begin to believe something must be wrong with them.
In reality, intrusive thoughts are far more common during the transition into motherhood than most mothers realize.

The maternal brain becomes highly alert to potential danger as part of its natural protective system. Sometimes that system becomes overactive, leading to thoughts that feel distressing—even though they do not reflect your intentions, values, or character.

Understanding why these thoughts happen can bring enormous relief.

In this 90-minute virtual workshop, we will explore:
• why intrusive thoughts occur in motherhood • how the maternal brain responds to perceived danger • how anxiety can reinforce intrusive thoughts • practical strategies to calm the nervous system • compassionate ways to respond when these thoughts appear

🗓 April 2 ⏰ 6–7:30 PM EST 💻 Virtual workshop 🎥 Recording available

If this topic resonates with you, comment SUPPORT and I’ll send you the registration link.

You can also reserve your spot through the link in my bio.

You are not alone in these experiences, and support is available.

— Dr. Ellen Chance Whole Counseling & Wellness

03/16/2026

Struggling with intrusive or unwanted thoughts in motherhood?

Our new Intrusive Thoughts in Motherhood Guidebook offers a compassionate, evidence-based 5-part workbook to help you understand what’s happening and learn practical tools for grounding, nervous system regulation, and self-compassion.

Digital PDF — immediate download. Learn more and get your copy: https://wix.to/VU5LMVZ

03/03/2026

Moms: Use Spontaneity to Get Out of Autopilot. Blog post: https://wix.to/gj98ZZC

02/18/2026

Moms need moms. Come find your village

Our mom’s groups at Gilbert’s Coffee Bar are ongoing, and we’re warmly welcoming new members.

This isn’t a one-time conversation or a drop-in trend. It’s a steady place to land in the middle of motherhood, where identity shifts, career questions, mental load, and emotional exhaustion are named honestly and held with care.
These groups are therapist-led and intentionally human. 
No fixing. No pressure to share more than you want. Just connection, reflection, and the reminder that you don’t have to do this alone.

Whether you’re in early motherhood or navigating careers and momming, there is room for you here.

Come as you are. That’s enough.

— Dr. Ellen Chance .counseling
momsneedmoms

01/28/2026

Careers & Momming and the Early Motherhood Support Group are officially returning in February. These groups were created to hold space for the very real experience of modern motherhood, especially for those navigating identity shifts, career questions, emotional load, mental health, and the quiet (or loud) wondering of “Who am I now?”

Careers & Momming is a space for mothers who are balancing ambition, caregiving, purpose, and pressure. Together, we talk honestly about work, burnout, fulfillment, boundaries, and the invisible labor that rarely makes it onto a résumé, but absolutely shapes our lives.

The Early Motherhood Support Group is for those in the tender, often overwhelming early months and years. This is a place to slow down, be witnessed, and speak the parts of motherhood that don’t always get airtime: identity changes, relationships, sleep deprivation, joy, grief, and everything in between.
Both groups are:
Therapist-led
Connection-centered
Rooted in compassion, not comparison
Designed to remind you that you are not alone in this season
Whether you’ve joined before or are considering this for the first time, you are so welcome here. You don’t need the “right” words or to feel put together. You just need to show up as you are.

These spaces are opening again, and there is room for you.

With warmth,
Ellen

01/28/2026

If early motherhood has taught us anything, it’s that seasons matter.

There are seasons of surviving, seasons of stretching, and, when we’re honest, seasons where the full weight of parenting, work, health, and life simply catches up with us.

I want to name something openly: I had every intention of launching these groups in January. And then the holiday season rolled straight into real life. parenting, work demands, my own health, and the invisible mental load that so many of us carry quietly. It became clear that pushing forward would mean modeling the very burnout and overextension I so often encourage mothers to move away from.

So I paused. I listened. I reset..

With that being said, Careers & Momming and the Early Motherhood Support Group are officially returning in February. These groups were created to hold space for the very real experience of modern motherhood, especially for those navigating identity shifts, career questions, emotional load, mental health, and the quiet (or loud) wondering of “Who am I now?”

Careers & Momming is a space for mothers who are balancing ambition, caregiving, purpose, and pressure. Together, we talk honestly about work, burnout, fulfillment, boundaries, and the invisible labor that rarely makes it onto a résumé, but absolutely shapes our lives. Join us on Feb. 25, March 25, April 29, and May 27 5:00 PM at Gilbert’s Coffee Bar – STUART, FL

LEARN MORE & RSVP: https://forms.gle/St7u1kZfZLANYMNP6

The Early Motherhood Support Group is for those in the tender, often overwhelming early months and years. This is a place to slow down, be witnessed, and speak the parts of motherhood that don’t always get airtime: identity changes, relationships, sleep deprivation, joy, grief, and everything in between. Feel free to bring your little ones along. Join us on Feb. 23, March 23, April 27, and May 18 at 10:30 AM at Gilbert’s Coffee Bar – PORT SALERNO, FL.

LEARN MORE & RSVP: https://forms.gle/3dePnc4Mk3bYuT6j6

Both groups are:

Therapist-led
Connection-centered
Rooted in compassion, not comparison
Designed to remind you that you are not alone in this season
Whether you’ve joined before or are considering this for the first time, you are so welcome here. You don’t need the “right” words or to feel put together. You just need to show up as you are.

These spaces are opening again, and there is room for you.

With warmth,
Ellen

09/22/2025

Motherhood is beautiful…but let’s be real, it’s also exhausting and comes with the worst PTO policy ever. 😅

That’s why we are teaming up with and to bring the National Walk for Mothers and Mental Health right here to Stuart, FL.

This event is all about connection, movement, and shining a light on something too often left in the dark: mothers’ mental health.

📅 Thursday, October 2, 2025
⏰ 9:30 AM
📍 Flagler Park Basketball Court → Gilbert’s Coffee Bar
👕 Wear green to show support
👶 Family + strollers welcome

What to expect:
🌿 A refreshing community walk
☕ Coffee + connection at Gilbert’s
💪 Fun + activities with FIT4MOM
💚 A chance to remind ourselves: moms’ mental health matters

I’ll be there representing .counseling, Whole Counseling & Wellness, where my focus is women’s mental health, with a specialization in perinatal and reproductive care. My heart is in this work because I’ve seen time and again that when moms thrive, families thrive.

So, let’s walk together, for ourselves, for each other, and for every mom who deserves support. I’d love to see you there. 💚

— Ellen Chance, Ph.D., LMHC, PMH-C
wholecounselingwellness.com

09/22/2025

Join us, Fit4Mom Jensen Beach / Stuart / Palm City, and Gilbert's Coffee Bar for the National Walk for Mothers’ Mental Health in Stuart, FL, and help us spread awareness! Together, we can make a difference. More details here: https://www.wholecounselingwellness.com/post/step-into-wellness-national-walk-for-mothers-mental-health-comes-to-stuart-fl?referral=business-feed

09/02/2025

We Won! We’re Honored ✨

Whole Counseling and Wellness has been named a 2025 Best of Florida Regional Winner in the Mental Health & Therapy Practices category, and I am feeling deeply grateful.

This recognition is such a meaningful moment, not just for me, but for every woman who has walked through our doors, shared her story, and bravely pursued healing.

At Whole Counseling and Wellness, our mission is centered around women’s mental health across the lifespan, with a special focus on perinatal, maternal, and reproductive mental health. From fertility journeys, pregnancy, postpartum, and loss, to identity shifts, hormonal transitions, and the everyday mental load so many women carry, we hold space for it all.

This award reflects the community we’re so passionately building, one grounded in compassion, safety, and support. Most of all, it’s a testament to the trust and encouragement we’ve received from those within this community.

To everyone who voted, shared, referred, or encouraged us, thank you! You’ve helped amplify this mission and make care more accessible for women who need it most.

With so much gratitude,
Ellen
Founder, Whole Counseling and Wellness

08/30/2025

Are you a mom in the Stuart area looking for support? Join our FREE Moms’ Support Groups at Gilbert’s Coffee Bar in Port Salerno, created just for postpartum moms and career moms who want connection, encouragement, and real-life tools to manage stress and burnout. You don’t have to feel alone in motherhood.

Read more: https://wix.to/8kmc073

08/29/2025

Fall Support Groups!

08/17/2025

This week: *FREE* August Support Groups for Moms at Gilbert’s Coffee Bar – Port Salerno Location

Whole Counseling & Wellness is partnering with Gilbert’s Coffee Bar to offer two free monthly support groups for moms. Whether you're in the early stages of motherhood or balancing work and motherhood, you're invited to join us for connection, support, and meaningful conversation.

Whole Mama Collective
Support and wellness in early motherhood
Location: Gilbert’s Coffee Bar (Port Salerno)
Dates:
August 18
Time: 10:30 AM
Designed for moms in the early stages of motherhood. Babies and lap children are welcome. Free coffee is provided with RSVP.

Careers & “Momming”
A free evening support group for working moms
Location: Gilbert’s Coffee Bar (Port Salerno)
Dates:
August 20
Time: 5:00 PM
This group is for moms navigating the demands of both career and motherhood. It’s a space to talk openly, share experiences, and receive support from others who get it.

Both groups are completely free to attend.

RSVP Links:
Careers & Momming: https://forms.gle/QSYF9VIRQJCZT4V66
Whole Mama Collective: https://forms.gle/hQaBQK2Bh2eCQV2t8

These are low-pressure, supportive gatherings led by a maternal mental health professional. Come as you are, we’d love to have you.

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