When Motherhood Meets Social Media: A Therapist’s Perspective on Comparison and Self-Worth

mother scrolling social media and feeling self-critical

bloompsychotherapy bloompsychotherapy February 15th, 2026 4 minute read anxiety | depression | emotional support | mental-health

From a Therapist:I often meet mothers who whisper a version of the same confession: “I know social media isn’t real, but I still feel like... more »

Parenting While Neurodivergent

neurodivergent parent sitting with child

bloompsychotherapy bloompsychotherapy February 10th, 2026 5 minute read 2 under 2 | baby | boundaries | emotional support | mental-health | Parenting

A client once told me, “Everyone says motherhood is hard, but I think it’s different for me. The noise, the unpredictability, the... more »

Postpartum Relationship Challenges and How to Reconnect as a Couple

couple rebuilding their postpartum relationship

February 10th, 2026 5 minute read

A friend once told me that after her baby arrived, she and her partner felt like they were living side by side: exhausted, loving, but speaking... more »

Postpartum Anxiety vs Depression: How to Recognize the Signs and Get Support

mother reflecting quietly while experiencing postpartum anxiety vs depression

bloompsychotherapy bloompsychotherapy February 1st, 2026 5 minute read anxiety | depression | postpartum

Understanding postpartum anxiety vs depression is crucial, because while both can appear after childbirth, they affect the mind and body in different ways.... more »

Understanding Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)

Understanding Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)

bloompsychotherapy bloompsychotherapy January 22nd, 2026 6 minute read boundaries | emotional support | intimacy | mental-health

When people picture abuse, they usually think of bruises or shouting. Something visible. Something loud. But the truth is, many forms of intimate partner... more »

What Narcissism Really Is (And What It Isn’t)

What Narcissism Really Is (And What It Isn’t)

bloompsychotherapy bloompsychotherapy January 22nd, 2026 3 minute read boundaries | emotional support | mental-health

It feels like everyone is talking about narcissism these days. There are thousands of posts and videos telling you how to “spot a... more »

Relationship Struggles After Kids

rebuilding relationship after kids

bloompsychotherapy bloompsychotherapy January 22nd, 2026 2 minute read couples | intimacy | mental-health | Parenting

No one really tells you how much your relationship will change after having kids. You expect exhaustion and busyness, not distance. Not the arguments... more »

Understanding PTSD and How Healing Actually Happens

woman healing from PTSD

bloompsychotherapy bloompsychotherapy January 22nd, 2026 5 minute read anxiety | depression | emotional support | grief | mental-health

You’ve probably heard of PTSD- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Maybe you picture soldiers, car crashes, or something catastrophic. But PTSD can happen... more »

Should We Get a Divorce?

couple seems happy but debating divorce

bloompsychotherapy bloompsychotherapy January 22nd, 2026 2 minute read boundaries | couples | emotional support | mental-health | Parenting

It’s one of the hardest questions you can ask yourself: Should we get a divorce?By the time couples get here, they’re usually exhausted. The fights... more »

I Don’t Feel Like Myself After Having a Baby: Rediscovering Yourself

not feeling like yourself after baby

bloompsychotherapy bloompsychotherapy January 22nd, 2026 3 minute read baby | birth support | emotional support | mental-health | Parenting | postpartum

You keep waiting to feel like yourself again. You thought it would happen after the first few weeks. Or once you started sleeping more. Or once your body... more »

Maternal Gatekeeping and the Mental Load

couple overcoming maternal gatekeeping

bloompsychotherapy bloompsychotherapy January 22nd, 2026 3 minute read 2 under 2 | anxiety | couples | mental-health | Parenting

You know that feeling when it’s just easier to do it yourself? When asking for help feels like more work than the task itself? When you finally get... more »

Why You're Snapping at Your Kids (How to Stop Feeling Guilty)

mom not snapping at her kid and playing instead

bloompsychotherapy bloompsychotherapy January 22nd, 2026 2 minute read boundaries | emotional support | mental-health | Parenting | postpartum | guilt and shame

You lose your temper and then immediately feel awful. You tell yourself you’ll stay calm next time. You even promise it. But then the noise, the... more »

Returning to Work After Maternity Leave

returning to work after maternity leave

bloompsychotherapy bloompsychotherapy January 22nd, 2026 2 minute read mental-health | Parenting | guilt and shame

You might have imagined the moment after maternity leave- getting back to normal, using your brain again, having a bit of adult time. And maybe part of... more »

Why is IVF so Hard?

woman during infertility/IVF

bloompsychotherapy bloompsychotherapy January 22nd, 2026 3 minute read Fertility Journey

If you’re in the middle of IVF, you probably already know it’s not just about science and timing. It’s about waiting,... more »

How CBT Therapy Helps with Anxiety and Depression

woman using CBT therapy

bloompsychotherapy bloompsychotherapy January 22nd, 2026 4 minute read emotional support | mental-health

You’ve probably heard of CBT therapy before (short for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy). Maybe your doctor mentioned it, or a friend said it... more »

Coping with Infertility: Staying Connected and Emotionally Strong

woman on the infertility journey

bloompsychotherapy bloompsychotherapy January 18th, 2026 5 minute read emotional support | Fertility Journey | mental-health

I once spoke with a woman who shared that she had started skipping baby showers- not because she disliked babies, but because every invitation felt... more »

Postpartum Depression After Miscarriage

woman experiencing postpartum depression

January 15th, 2026 4 minute read

You don’t have to give birth to experience postpartum depression. It can happen after miscarriage too.Your body doesn’t know the difference... more »

Why Is Parenting So Hard?

mother plays with her kid - parenting

bloompsychotherapy bloompsychotherapy January 15th, 2026 4 minute read 2 under 2 | baby | emotional support | mental-health | Parenting | postpartum

When it comes to parenting, you’ve probably said it out loud at some point: why is this so hard?You love your kids. You’re grateful for them.... more »

Am I a Bad Mom? Struggling with Mom Guilt

a mom worried about being a bad mom

January 15th, 2026 5 minute read anxiety | baby | emotional support | Parenting | guilt and shame

We've all felt like a bad mom before. You’ve probably asked it quietly, maybe after snapping at your partner, or putting your baby down a little too... more »

Do I have Postpartum Depression?

postpartum woman with sleeping baby

bloompsychotherapy bloompsychotherapy January 15th, 2026 4 minute read anxiety | depression | emotional support | postpartum

You’ve probably Googled this late at night while you’re up trying to sleep, but not. Again. Maybe while feeding your baby, maybe after another round... more »