Therapy in Baltimore, MD for Moms
Support for Moms with Therapy in Baltimore: Reclaim Your Joy in Motherhood
Anna Pemberton Therapist in Baltimore Specializing in Supporting Moms with their Mental Health and Wellbeing
Another day of chaos and disaster.
It feels impossible to juggle career and family. You rush home trying to shift to take care of the kids. You feel so much pressure to do things the way you did with each of them, and feel guilt that you can't offer everything to every one of your kids. Fussiness, meltdowns, it's a lot to handle and sometimes it feels like your partner doesn't even know the routine or how to take care of things.
Lately things feel tense between the two of you. You don't recognize your relationship and you can't even let yourself think about how different things are and how much you've lost as a couple. It's all way too sad.
The exhaustion is crushing you. You’re tense yet dragging, on the verge of tears all day.
You can't keep doing this. You wonder how everyone else seems to have it together. Do they second-guess every decision, like you do?
You're supposed to be enjoying this motherhood thing more, right?
Everyone says these are the "days you’ll miss," but right now, you're just counting down the minutes until bedtime.
And when you finally lose your cool, the guilt is crushing. You might find yourself scrambling to clean or reaching for a glass of wine just to numb the feelings. You think, “If I just try harder, I’ll do better. I’ll be better.”
Hi, I'm Anna. I’m a somatic therapist offering support for moms with trauma informed therapy in Baltimore
I work with strong, self-reliant women like you who are navigating the complexities of motherhood, marriage, and career.
My goal is to help you reconnect with your sense of self, break the cycle of exhaustion and guilt, and rediscover the joy and fulfillment that’s possible in motherhood.
In our work together, my hope is that you will feel understood, hopeful and taken care of - giving to yourself what you give so often to others. I deeply value the self-reliance and resourcefulness of what has gotten you this far.
It’s not that you can’t do this on your own - it's that you don’t have to anymore.
I understand that part of you might be saying, “I don’t have time for this! But I hear you, and I respect the urgency to feel better now. Therapy should be results-oriented, focused on getting you the support you need. As Brené Brown says, "We cannot give our children what we don’t have." That’s why investing in your mental health will not only benefit you—it will help you be the best possible you and therefore a better mom for your kids.
When we begin working together, we’ll target your pain points first. I’ll share psychoeducation, use somatic practices and processing tools to help you expand your capacity and gain valuable insights into yourself. Together, we’ll navigate barriers, increase coping and uncover ways to regain your peace and joy.
Contact me here for a free consultation for expert maternal health therapy in Baltimore
Feeling stuck? Reach out today and explore how a maternal health specialist for therapy in Baltimore can help you move forward.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maternal Mental Health Therapy in Baltimore
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In my honest opinion, the way we’re doing motherhood right now feels crushing. Many of the moms I know are caught in an impossible equation: expected to be full-time professionals and full-time parents—simultaneously. Research backs this up: dual-income households are more common than ever, and parents are spending more time with their children than in previous generations. The math simply doesn’t add up—and that’s a big part of why so many moms feel stretched beyond capacity.
So maybe it’s not you. And you’re definitely not alone. Let’s talk about what you imagined motherhood would feel like, compare it to your current reality, and find ways to shift things so you can live more peacefully and sustainably as a mom.
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Burnout looks different for everyone. It often depends on your past experiences and how your nervous system copes with stress. But if you’re reading this, you’ve likely identified something that doesn’t feel right—something that keeps showing up, day after day. That’s an important clue. That’s where we begin: exploring what’s making it hard for you to feel cared for or to enjoy your day-to-day experience as a mother.
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Don’t worry—I’m not going to give you a list of generic ways to “calm down.” Instead, let’s start with this: if you notice you’re feeling activated, overstimulated, or emotionally flooded, that awareness is actually a gift. It's the breadcrumb trail. With that insight, we can look at what’s triggering your nervous system—whether it's old wounds or new stressors—and begin building strategies to respond differently when life with little ones gets loud and chaotic.
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Anger is a valid, human emotion—but many of us have been taught to fear or suppress it. Maybe you grew up in an environment where anger felt unsafe, unacceptable, or came with heavy consequences. But here’s the truth: anger usually points to something deeper—an unmet need, a boundary crossed, or a part of you that’s trying to speak up.
If guilt and shame are keeping you stuck, it’s time to try something different. When we get curious about what’s under the anger, we can begin to change the circumstances fueling it and create room for more peace and presence.
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I’ve seen profound transformations when moms finally have a safe space to explore their anger—without judgment. When you’re supported in sitting with that emotion, you begin to understand what’s truly driving your reaction to your child. And while that might not be the approach you expected, it’s exactly the kind of insight that can reshape your parenting journey and deepen your relationship with your kiddo in lasting ways.
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I am considered an out of network provider. I highly recommend reaching out to your insurance company and understanding if you have OON benefits and your coverage. I can provide a superbill to submit to insurance at the end of each session.
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1. Do I have mental health benefits?
2. If I have mental health benefits, are out-of-network benefits included?
3. Is any pre-approval required before obtaining out-of-network mental health services in order to be reimbursed?
4. If I have out-of-network benefits, will I be reimbursed? The full amount I paid or a portion?
5. If I have out-of-network benefits, must I select a therapist from a list or can I choose any provider?
6. Are services by a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) covered?
7. What is the amount I will be reimbursed for these session codes: 90791, 90837, 90834?
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55 minute sessions are $200.
In-person and online Therapy in Baltimore, MD to support Moms
My office is conveniently located in Catonsville, MD situated between Ellicott City, Columbia, Elkridge, Glen Burnie and Baltimore, MD. Can’t make it into the office? No worries! I’ve got you covered with online maternal mental health therapy in Maryland.