Services Designed to Hold You While You Hold So Much
Our Services
Individual Counseling
You are carrying a lot. The worry that shows up between appointments. The grief that didn't go away when you got a positive test. The exhaustion that goes deeper than sleep deprivation. The version of yourself you are still trying to find.
Individual therapy at Braving Motherhood is a space that is entirely yours. We work together on what is actually happening for you, at your pace, with your story as the guide.
This may include:
Postpartum anxiety and depression
Pregnancy after loss
Birth trauma
Perinatal grief and infertility
Identity shifts and role overwhelm
The invisible mental load of motherhood
Virtual therapy available throughout Illinois.
Couples Counseling
The transition into parenthood can put even the strongest relationships under pressure. The uneven division of labor. The exhaustion. The feeling of growing apart just when you need each other most.
Couples therapy at Braving Motherhood creates space for both of you. To be heard. To understand each other more clearly. To reconnect in the middle of one of life's biggest transitions.
This may include:
Communication and conflict during the perinatal period
Navigating role changes and unmet expectations
Intimacy and emotional connection after baby
Supporting a partner through postpartum struggles
Processing pregnancy loss or infertility as a couple
Virtual couples therapy available throughout Illinois.
Child Life Specialist Services
A Child Life Specialist is a trained professional who helps children and families navigate the emotional and psychological impact of medical experiences. Think of it as therapeutic support specifically designed for the hospital environment.
With over a decade of experience in the NICU, pediatric emergency department, and inpatient pediatrics, Danielle offers specialized guidance for families facing medical challenges alongside the perinatal journey.
This service may be helpful if you are:
Navigating a NICU stay with your newborn
Supporting a child through a medical procedure or hospitalization
Processing the emotional impact of a high-risk pregnancy or birth
Helping your family cope with a serious pediatric diagnosis
You should not have to face the medical world alone. This support exists to make sure you don't have to.