Why Working Moms Are Still Exhausted. Even When They “Have Help.”
If you’re a working mom who earns good money, has childcare, and a supportive partner — and you’re still exhausted — you’re not imagining it.
A new sociological study (“Take a Load Off? Not for Mothers: Gender, Cognitive Labor, and the Limits of Time and Money”) published in Socius confirms what so many women already feel in their bones: even when mothers work full-time and earn as much (or more) than their partners, they still carry most of the mental load of family life.
Perfectionism and Burnout: Why High Standards Become Exhausting — and How Therapy Helps
Perfectionism can look like success from the outside — the attention to detail, the reliability, the drive to deliver your best every time. But inside, perfectionism often feels like anxiety, constant pressure, and a fear of disappointing others.
Therapy Is Like Going to the Gym: Why Regular Sessions Strengthen Your Mental Fitness
It’s funny… early in my career, working out was something I always prioritized. Even during the busy season as an Auditor, I found time to go to the gym — even if only for 20 minutes.
Working out felt essential. It helped me stay in shape, stay healthy, and feel like I was taking care of myself.
But prioritizing my mental health the same way?
That took much longer.
Why Working Moms Burn Out — And What You Can Do to Feel Like Yourself Again
If you’re a working mom who feels exhausted, stretched thin, and somehow both never doing enough and doing everything, you’re not alone. Learn how therapy in Philadelphia can help work moms find calm, clarity, and lasting balance.
3 Powerful Therapy Tools to Stop Overthinking at Work
Struggling with overthinking at work? Learn 3 therapy-backed tools to calm your mind, reduce stress, and make clearer decisions.
IFS Therapy for Anxiety: How It Works & Why It’s So Effective
Learn how IFS therapy helps reduce anxiety, overthinking, and inner conflict. A gentle, effective approach for high-achieving professionals in Philadelphia.
How Perfectionism Holds You Back — and How Therapy Can Help You Let Go
Discover how perfectionism fuels anxiety, burnout, and overthinking—and how therapy in Center City Philadelphia can help you find balance and relief.
How to Stop Overthinking
Feeling stuck in overthinking and burnout? Learn how therapy in Philadelphia can help busy professionals find calm, clarity, and lasting balance.
Productivity Anxiety: When Doing More Never Feels Like Enough
Many high achievers tie their worth to how much they accomplish. Learn how productivity anxiety forms through attachment patterns and protective parts — and how to begin releasing it.
3 Signs You Might Be a People-Pleaser
Burnout, Overthinking, Perfectionism & People-Pleasing: A Quiet Recipe for Exhaustion
How to Set Boundaries at Work and Home — Especially If You’re a People-Pleaser, Overthinker, or Perfectionist
How People-Pleasing and Perfectionism Respond to Others’ Parts
Millennial Moms and the Myth of “Having It All”
For years, millennial women were told: lean in, work hard, and you can have it all. A thriving career, a fulfilling family life, a picture-perfect home, and time to stay healthy and grounded.
Perfectionism & Anxiety: Why Striving for “Perfect” Keeps You Stuck
It’s easy to think of perfectionism as a “good” trait — after all, it pushes you to work hard, be detail-oriented, and achieve. But if you’ve ever found yourself stuck in a cycle of second-guessing, overthinking, or never feeling “good enough,” you’ve seen the darker side of perfectionism. Therapy can help.
People-Pleasing & Anxiety: Why Saying “Yes” Can Leave You Drained
Do you often find yourself saying “yes” when you want to say “no”? Do you spend hours worrying if someone is upset with you, or replaying conversations in your head to make sure you didn’t offend anyone? Therapy can help.
Overthinking & Anxiety: How to Quiet Your Mind and Reclaim Peace
Overthinking is more than just deep thought; it's a pattern of repetitive, often negative, thoughts that are unproductive. It's the "what if" scenarios, the endless analysis, and the constant worry that can make simple decisions feel impossible. Therapy can help.