Parenting feels heavier than it should.
You don’t have to be at your breaking point to reach out.
If something feels off—even a little—that’s enough.
Or keep scrolling - you’re in the right place ⤵︎
tired of pretending "it's fine"?Maybe you’re still getting through your days.
You’re showing up, taking care of things, doing what needs to be done.
But underneath that… something isn’t sitting right.
You feel stretched, overwhelmed, or just not like yourself anymore.
And you’re starting to wonder if pushing through is actually working.
This is hard and you don’t have to keep carrying it alone.Not sure yet? Connect below.
it doesn't have to keep feeling this heavy You might not have words for it yet — just that something feels heavier than it should.
spiraling anxiety that won’t let you rest
feeling overstimulated and snapping or shutting down
the invisible mental load that’s breaking your spirit
guilt that makes everything heavier
losing pieces of who you were before parenting took over
feeling touched out, burned out, or checked out
trying to hold it together while falling apart inside
the pressure to be “always on”
This is real, practical support from someone who gets it.
It’s virtual. It’s trauma-informed. And it’s yours to move through at your own pace — tears, brain-fog, cussing and all.
It's not supposed to be this impossibleYou were never meant to carry parenting this way — constantly proving, producing, and pretending.
You don’t have to keep holding it all to know that you’re strong.
If everything feels like too much lately—anxiety, disconnected, overwhelm—
you’re not the problem.
Something about the way you’ve been holding everything…
isn’t working anymore.
This is where we slow things down.
Make sense of what you’re carrying.
And help you feel like yourself again.
You don’t have to keep pushing through alone.
This is a space where you can reset-without having to explain why it’s hard.
Where you’re understood not just as a parent…
but as a person who’s carrying a lot.
Here’s what I bring into the work together:
Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO)
Specialized in maternal mental health and the emotional load of parenting
Trained in perinatal mental health (PMH-C)
Background in pediatric and family psychology
20+ years supporting mothers and families across Ontario
You deserve support from someone who truly understands how heavy all of this isYou’ll feel at home here if you’re:
A parent stretched too thin by the mental load of family life
A new mom navigating anxiety, guilt, or loss of self
A partner or dad feeling unseen and unsure how to help
Someone who just wants to stop feeling like they’re failing
You don’t have to explain why it’s hard.
You don’t have to justify what you’re feeling.
You just have to show up — however you are today.
What support here actually feels like hereNot more pressure. Not more “shoulds.”
Just real support that actually fits where you are at right now.
real, honest conversations — no therapy clichés or judgment
support that actually fits into your life (100% virtual)
understanding the mental load of parenting — not minimizing it
flexible scheduling so getting help doesn’t feel like one more thing
practical tools you can actually use between sessions
Here’s how getting support works….
book a free 20-minute online consult here A low-pressure conversation to see if this feels like the right fit.Start Therapy - Online wherever you are (From home, work, or wherever life is happening)Feel More Like You Again – Less pressure, more support, real relief-
Nope. This space is for any overwhelmed parent who’s lost themselves somewhere between love and exhaustion.
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Yes. Many overwhelmed moms come to therapy feeling stretched thin, anxious, and exhausted from trying to hold everything together for everyone else.
Therapy offers a space where you don’t have to keep pretending you're fine. Together we slow things down, make sense of what you’re carrying, and find practical ways to ease the pressure so you can feel more like yourself again.
You don’t have to wait until you’re completely burnt out or falling apart to ask for support.
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Yes! Therapy here focuses on the emotional load that goes along with parenting. I often work with dads and partners who are feeling overwhelmed, unsure how to help, or struggling in their own way.
You don’t have to fit a specific role to get support here—if you’re feeling the weight of it all, this space is for you too.
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Yes. Parenting stress isn’t just about what’s happening around you — it’s also about the pressure you’re carrying internally. Therapy helps you make sense of that load, shift patterns that aren’t working, and feel more steady and supported in your role as a parent.
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You don’t have to have it all figured out - you just have to want something to feel different. We can work with the rest together.
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Yes. Research shows that virtual therapy can be just as effective as in-person therapy for many concerns, including anxiety, stress, and parenting challenges.
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Most clients are able to book their first session within a week after the consult.
You don’t have to keep pretending or pushing through.
If something isn’t working — even a little — that’s enough reason to find your support.
Matria psychotherapy | Virtual Psychotherapy Across Ontario | 289-505-1234