Ellie Messinger-Adams LPCC

Hi, I’m Ellie As a mom of two, I know motherhood can feel anxious and overwhelming. And as a therapist, I’m here to help you breathe—I mean really breathe—through the chaos with a little laughter. Because let’s be real: motherhood is a lot. Through personalized, mind-body therapy, we’ll help you feel more confident, set boundaries without guilt, and regulate emotions. You deserve to be grounded, present, and fully you—for your family and yourself. Therapy Specializations Feel calm, confident, and connected—at every stage of motherhood. Let’s get to the root of what’s holding you back and heal from the inside out. Calming Your Mom Anxiety You’re always five steps ahead, managing everything—and still wondering if it’s enough. The mental load is nonstop, and the anxiety? Just background noise now. But it doesn’t have to be. Here, we slow down. We bring the nervous system into the room. We make space for fear without letting it lead. Whether you’re pregnant, postpartum, or deep in toddler life, this is therapy for anxious moms who are done sprinting. You get to feel calm, think clearly, and be present—with your people and yourself. Feel Confident that You Are Enough You’ve spent your life pushing, proving, performing. You used to stay late, go the extra mile. Now you’re racing home to a version of yourself who’s not sure who she is anymore. Motherhood comes with an invisible measuring stick—and you always feel like you’re falling short. Through a relational, client-centered approach, we’ll untangle those voices, explore where they came from—perfectionism, people-pleasing, or survival strategies that no longer serve you. You don’t need to be perfect. You just need space to be human—and still feel like enough. Reconnect with Yourself After Trauma Maybe you don’t talk about what you’ve been through—your childhood, your birth, or the weight you carry. But you feel it. In how you freeze when your child cries. In the grief at work. In the moments you barely recognize yourself. Sometimes it starts even earlier—when imagining motherhood brings up what you haven’t had space to process. Whether you’re planning, pregnant, or parenting, we’ll gently explore the stuck places and offer what they’ve always needed: compassion, safety, and a path forward—so you can step into motherhood feeling grounded and whole Check out my official website at ematherapy.com to learn more about my practice