The Therapist’s Journal
Where Expertise Meets Real-life Support
Practical, professional blogs written by a trauma therapist
Disappointment Doesn’t Mean You Failed: Childbirth Trauma Healing
When birth doesn’t go as planned, feelings of disappointment and grief are valid. Birth Trauma Therapist Brittany Moffitt, LCSW-C shares how mothers can heal, reconnect with themselves, and find peace... ...more
Therapy
November 11, 2025•4 min read
Building Community Around Maternal Mental Health
Postpartum mood disorders are the #1 complication after childbirth. A strong social network is your buffer. Learn what effective community support—both practical and emotional—truly looks like to help... ...more
Therapy
October 20, 2025•4 min read
What to Expect in Postpartum Anxiety Therapy: A Guide for New Moms
You’ve taken a brave step. You reached out because you don’t feel like yourself anymore. Yes, you love your baby, and next to that feeling is sadness and worry. ...more
Therapy
September 09, 2025•3 min read
The Link Between Childbirth Trauma and Self Blame
It’s 2 am in-between feedings and a new mother sits quietly, replaying her child’s birth story in her mind. Her inner thoughts whisper, “I should have known better. I should have done something. It’s ... ...more
Therapy
September 02, 2025•3 min read
WHAT TO EXPECT IN POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION THERAPY: A GUIDE FOR NEW MOMS
You’ve made the brave step to schedule your first therapy session. Now you might be wondering, what can I expect? Or maybe you haven’t made the call just yet because you know want to know more before... ...more
Therapy
August 25, 2025•3 min read
Supporting mothers through childbirth trauma recovery with compassion, evidence-based care, and the belief that every woman deserves to feel safe and whole again.