Motherhood is often joyful, meaningful, exhausting, lonely, overwhelming, and beautiful—all at the same time. Many new mothers find themselves carrying more than they expected: changes in identity, relationships, work, body image, confidence, and mental health.

Many mothers describe the early months as a period of rapid transformation. The kind of emotional growth, identity shifts, and life changes that might once have unfolded over years can seem compressed into a matter of weeks or months. While becoming a mother can be deeply meaningful, it can also feel disorienting, physically demanding, emotionally intense, and at times profoundly lonely.

This 12-week therapy group offers a supportive space to slow down, connect with other mothers in the community, and explore your own experience of becoming a parent.

Together we will explore:

• The emotional, physical, spiritual transition into motherhood

• Anxiety, overwhelm, and the pressure to "do it right"

• Identity shifts and the loss of your former self

• Relationships with partners, family, and friends

• Boundaries, guilt, and expectations

• Self-compassion and caring for yourself while caring for others

• Building confidence and trust in yourself as a mother

This is not a parenting class.

It is a therapy group designed to help you understand yourself more deeply, navigate the challenges of early motherhood, and feel less alone in the process.

Group Details

Who: Mothers with babies ages 0–10 months
Format: Weekly 90-minute therapy group
Length: 12 weeks
Location: 264 Arlington Ave, Kensington (N. Berkeley)
Cost: $75/session

What You'll Gain

• A supportive community of mothers who understand what you're experiencing

• Practical tools for managing stress, anxiety, and overwhelm

• Greater self-awareness and self-compassion

• Space to process the realities of motherhood honestly

• Increased confidence in navigating this season of life

You do not have to carry everything alone.

If you're interested in joining, email me at: rachelparnes.co@gmail.com to schedule a brief consultation.