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Cup of Thoughts Therapy
A Safe Healing Journey


Understanding Postpartum Anxiety vs. Postpartum Depression
After having a baby, emotions can shift in ways that catch you completely off guard. Some days feel light and full of love, while others bring tears that do not make sense. You might notice your heart racing, your thoughts running nonstop, or a heavy tiredness that never seems to lift. It can be confusing to know whether what you are feeling is anxiety, depression, or simply the exhaustion of early motherhood. The truth is that both postpartum anxiety and postpartum depressio

Melinda Pedersen, MS, LPC, NCC
Oct 232 min read


When Motherhood Feels Heavy: How Mom Support Therapy Can Help
Motherhood is often described as beautiful, fulfilling, and full of love. Those moments are real. So are the ones that feel messy, lonely, and heavy. Many moms quietly carry the weight of expectations, exhaustion, and the endless push to hold everything together. There are mornings that begin before the sun rises, when the house is quiet and your mind is already running through a list of everything that needs to be done. There are nights when you finally sit down, but the wor

Melinda Pedersen, MS, LPC, NCC
Oct 192 min read


How Do I Know If I Need Postpartum Therapy?
Bringing a new baby into the world changes everything. The love is real, the gratitude is real, and so is the exhaustion. Between sleepless nights, constant feeding schedules, and trying to hold everything together, it is easy to lose sight of yourself somewhere in the mix. Many parents find themselves wondering if what they are feeling is simply part of the adjustment or if it may be something deeper. For Anna, evenings have become the hardest part of the day. She adores her

Melinda Pedersen, MS, LPC, NCC
Oct 162 min read
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