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You don’t have to hold it all alone.
Motherhood can be beautiful, exhausting, overstimulating, isolating, and identity-shifting—all at the same time. For many moms, it can feel like a silent pressure of trying to hold it all together.
That’s why I offer compassionate, somatic-based therapy for mothers navigating postpartum depression, anxiety, burnout, sensory overload, and other major life transitions.
Therapy can help support your unique nervous system so that you can hold more space for your child when they need you most.
I work with moms who are...
Support During Every Stage of Motherhood
I provide neuro-affirming support for parents & mothers across many different experiences and backgrounds.
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Unexpected or unplanned pregnancy support
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Identity loss after becoming a parent
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Mom guilt, overwhelm, and emotional burnout
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Intrusive thoughts and hypervigilance
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Reconnecting to yourself outside of caregiving
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Sensory overwhelm and nervous system burnout
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Parenting while ADHD, autistic, or highly sensitive
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Emotional regulation and reactive parenting support
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Understanding your child’s nervous system and needs
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Balancing caregiving demands without losing yourself
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Building routines and accommodations that actually work
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Rebuilding identity after motherhood
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Balancing parenting, relationships, work, and selfhood
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Boundary-setting and communication support
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Reconnecting to creativity, purpose, and joy
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Moving from survival mode into sustainable living
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About Creative Path Counseling
Career Counseling + Therapeutic Support
I’m Jillian! As a mother myself, I understand the mental load and demands of being a parent while trying to manage all the other areas of life.
My creative approach to therapy combines nervous system support, trauma-informed care, and practical emotional tools to help mothers feel safer in both their bodies and daily lives.
Therapeutic support may include:
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Working through intrusive thoughts without shame
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Sensory management strategies for overstimulation
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Nervous system regulation and grounding tools
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Rebuilding identity outside of caregiving roles
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Communication and boundary-setting support
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Planning for sustainable routines and self-care
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Processing birth trauma or difficult parenting experiences
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Managing postpartum depression, anxiety, or hypervigilance
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Reducing reactive parenting patterns and emotional burnout
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Phase 1: Reclaim Awareness
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Identify sensory and emotional stressors contributing to overstimulation
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Reframe shutdown, irritability, or “mom rage” through a nervous system lens
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Understand patterns of burnout, chronic stress, and emotional depletion
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Challenging deep-seated cognitions like "I am a bad mom," or "I am doing this wrong,"
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DBT Skill Building: Developing tools to manage "scary" thoughts, blame, and the challenges of postpartum depression or loss of purpose.
Therapeutic Framework to Support Neurodiversity
Motherhood can completely transform your nervous system, identity, relationships, and sense of self. This framework is designed to help mothers move from survival mode into greater regulation, self-trust, and connection with themselves and their families.
FAQ About Mental Healthcare for Moms in Missouri
1. Where are you located?
I offer in-person therapy at my office in St. Louis, MO. I also offer virtual therapy for neurodivergent students and adults in Missouri.
2. What are your rates?
$150 for a 54-minute confidential session
3. Do you take insurance?
I accept most major insurance providers to make therapy more accessible:
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Aetna
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Blue Cross
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Blue Shield
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BCBS
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Optum
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Oscar Health
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Oxford
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UnitedHealthcare
Out of Network: I'm also happy to provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement. Contact your insurance provider to learn about your out-of-network benefits.
4. What if I am unable to pay for therapy?
I offer a limited number of sliding scale spots based on financial need. Please inquire during your clarity call if cost is a barrier to accessing care.
5. How can I know if Creative Path Counseling is a good fit for me?
Before our first session, I schedule a 15-minute clarity call with new clients. This way, we can get to know each other to see if we vibe.
6. What is it like to work with you?
After you complete your new client intake form, our first 60-minute session together will be about your story. We'll dive deeper into your history, your strengths, and your goals for therapy. We'll start to map out what your creative path forward might look like.
We'll typically meet weekly, either in my St. Louis South County office or virtually. This is where the work happens! We'll use the approaches we've discussed (like somatic therapy, DBT skills, or career planning) to help you make real, practical progress toward your goals.
