Why Therapy Isn’t Selfish, especially for Moms

I often hear clients say they have been hesitate to start therapy because of some familiar thoughts:
“I don’t have time for this.” or “I can’t make time for myself- I feel too guilty.” or “I feel bad for spending the money.”

When you’re used to putting everyone else first, taking time, energy, or money for yourself can make some moms feel guilty. The cost, the time committment, the energy. But therapy isn’t about stepping away from your responsibilities as a mom. It’s about supporting the person who carries them.

Motherhood asks a lot. The mental load, the constant decision-making, the emotional regulation, the pressure to “get it right.” Over time, stress, anxiety, or unresolved past experiences can quietly build up, affecting patience, connection, and even how you feel in your own body. Seeking therapy isn’t a failure — it’s a response to carrying a lot for a long time.

Therapy gives moms a rare space where you get to be the focus. A place where you don’t have to be strong, productive, or composed. Where you can slow down, make sense of what you’re carrying, and learn ways to care for your nervous system , not just push through.

And here’s the part that often gets overlooked: when moms feel more supported, regulated, and understood, it naturally ripples outward. Not because you’re trying harder, but because you have more internal space to respond instead of react.

Going to therapy doesn’t mean your kids aren’t enough, or that you don’t love your family deeply. It means you recognize that your well-being matters too , not someday, but now.

Taking care of yourself isn’t selfish. It’s what sustains you. And modeling self care is good for your kiddos too!

Take the time to take care of yourself, you’ll be a better mom for it!

Take good care,

Aimee