What’s on Your Mind? Let’s Tackle Your Motherhood Questions with Email Support that is Just for Moms
Takeaway: Many moms want the expert perspective of a mom’s mental health therapist but are not able to commit to ongoing therapy. My 1:1 Email Consultation Services for Moms offer you my expert opinion without the time or financial investment of therapy.
Hey there you busy mama…
I know you are juggling so much every single day. You’re running your household, nurturing your child, trying to spend time with your partner, attempting to visit with your mom friends, and maybe even trying to do some things to care for yourself. Oh, and you’re trying to navigate each new phase and stage of motherhood as a busy mom without any free time.
You know you’re struggling with anxiety, overwhelm, or burnout, It’s because you’re doing too much without enough support. You know there are some changes you need to make, but you’re not sure of where to get started. You don’t have time to read a book. You don’t have the energy to sift through the results of a Google search. And you’ve even been thinking about therapy, but you don’t have the time or financial resources.
I have good news for you, my friend.
We can tackle your questions about mom anxiety.
I can share ways for you to cope with the overwhelm and the burnout.
I can answer your burning parenting question.
I can share my knowledge about the next phase or stage of motherhood.
I can even help you figure out how to find a therapist that’s just for moms.
And all without you making the commitment to begin therapy. In this post, I’ll explain the problems moms have with finding a therapist, explain the reasons I created my 1:1 Email Consultations for Moms as a solution, and then explain way the email consults work.
Why Moms Want The Perspective of a Therapist
Being a parent is really, really hard. I describe it as the most physically and emotionally demanding thing I’ve ever done. Each day, I”m faced with a new challenge as a parent, and even though I’m a mom’s mental health expert, I don’t always know what to do. Additionally, my role as a parent impacts every single part of my life. Becoming a mom changed the way I work outside of the home, increased the work I do inside of the home, and decreased my capacity for self-care.
As moms, we each have limited amounts of time, energy, and effort. This means we don’t always have time to find solutions to our problems, and when we do, we often don’t hold ourselves accountable for making the changes we need to make for our own + our family’s wellbeing.
Therapy offers moms support with all of these things. It’s an act of self-care. It’s a space for you to be honest. It’s a great environment to solve problems, seek advice, and come up with solutions. It’s a relationship that offers caring and healing energy. And it’s a great way to be held accountable for making changes under the expert guidance of a trained mental health professional. So what’s holding moms back from taking advantage of the benefits of therapy?
The Problems with Therapy for Moms
As a therapist for moms, I believe in the power of therapy. Therapy is an invaluable tool that I’ve used to make changes to my routines and habits, and I see the way therapy helps moms every single day. But I also know that therapy isn’t a good fit for every mom - especially right now. Why?
Therapy requires an ongoing time commitment. Moms usually begin with attending therapy for 60-minutes each week for at least a couple of months. Then, once you start to feel better, you and your therapist figure out the best ongoing therapy schedule. If you’re a busy mom who doesn’t have time in your schedule, this time commitment may not be possible.
Therapy requires a financial investment. Therapy for moms is often expensive. Many people who attend therapy find that it is worth the financial investment, but being able to make that investment requires having flex funds in your budget. Many moms don’t have access to the money needed to make this investment.
Finding a therapist for moms is difficult. There is a major shortage of therapists, generally, and an even greater shortage in therapists to specialize in supporting moms. This means that you may not be able to find a therapist to work with and/or may spend months waiting on a therapist’s waiting list. In the meantime, you are not getting the support with your needs.
Therapy isn’t the right venue for you. Many moms are not interested in working with a therapist, There are infinite reasons for this, but I’ll share the most common reasons. For some moms, it is because you’ve tried therapy in the past and had a negative experience. It might be because you feel shame or embarrassment about entering therapy. And for others, the talking format of therapy is not a good fit.
1:1 Email Consultations for Moms
My 1:1 Email Consultations for Moms are designed for busy, full plate moms who need guidance with a specific issue but are not ready or able to commit to therapy right now.
This is for you if:
You have a specific question about mom’s mental health, mom anxiety, or a challenging part of your life as a parent.
You want the expert perspective of a mental health therapist for moms but are not interested in establishing care with a therapist.
You prefer to express yourself in writing.
You don’t have the time or space to attend therapy sessions right now.
This is NOT for you if:
You are in emotional crisis. You need to work with a therapist with a live mental health professional.
You are feeling suicidal. You should stop reading this and dial 911 or go to your closest emergency room. You could also call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. If you are in Washington State, you have the additional option of calling 988.
You are looking for online therapy with Dr. Julie. If that is the case, click this link here to discuss getting started.
How the 1:1 Email Consult Service Works
Each 1:1 Email Consult begins when you initiate the process here on the Nurturing the Sisterhood website. You will be prompted to complete a questionnaire that asks you to detail your question and share a little bit about your background/ expeirence/ situation. You’ll be asked to share your journey with the situation in question, any interventions you’ve already tried, and your goal of the email consultation.
Dr. Julie will personally reply to your question with 72-business hours of receiving your questionnaire with comprehensive, personalized response. Each response will be different because each question is different.
Then, you’ll have the chance to ask clarifying questions and request additional feedback in a follow up email.
What’s Included in a 1:1 Email Consult for Moms?
Each 1:1 Email Consultation gives you support with one question over a 14-day period. Here’s what’s included:
Two comprehensive and personalized responses that are personally written by Dr. Julie. The first email response is sent within 72-hours of receiving your completed questionnaire form.
The second email will be sent only if you send a follow up email requesting additional clarification or feedback.
Multiple questions, can be submitted through a separate 1:1 Email Consultation.
Sample Topics for the 1:1 Email Consult Service
The 1:1 Email Consultation is a great way to check in with a mom’s mental health expert and gain suggestions + resources for your specific situation. Here are some sample topics.
Questions about mom anxiety
Parenting questions
Questions about burnout, stress, and coping with the mental load of motherhood
Support with finding therapy resources in your area
Guidance about your everyday routines
Feedback about adjusting to your new role as a parent
How to manage your everyday responsibilities as a mom
Support with finding a work-life-home balance
This list represents the most common types of questions that are asked, but it is not comprehensive. There are many related topics that you can also ask questions about.
Ready to Tackle Your Mom Anxiety? To Get Answers to Your Burning Parenting Questions? Want Help with Creating a Work-Life-Home Balance? Let’s Get Started!
The 1:1 Email Consultation service if for you if you’re ready to cut to the chase and learn exactly what you need to do to get relief from a specific parenting challenge or issue related to your mom anxiety. You’ll get your question answered in 72-hours without having to schedule an appointment with a therapist. Let’s get started!
Note: This service does not establish a therapeutic relationship between yourself & Dr. Julie Franks. Responses to your questions are educational only. This service is not appropriate for crisis care.
LET'S GET STARTED:2 Week Email Support Package
Need support with a specific question about adjusting to your role as a mom, parenting, coping with mom anxiety, or with connecting to resources as a new mom?
Are you looking to connect with an expert who can offer you the guidance you need without the time commitment of therapy?
