NAVIGATING PARENTHOOD TRANSITIONS WITH ESMERALDA CARDENAS, MA, LPC

Parenthood transitions are hard and rarely enjoyable to many. Whether you are expecting, in the postpartum stage or already have toddlers - these transitions can lead to questioning your ability as a parent or belief you are "not good enough."

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Parenthood may have you grieving the life you had prior to your children. Feeling guilty for this grief or sense of loss has you wondering, "am I being selfish?" You just want to be a "good parent," but parenthood has not been as blissful or joyful as many make it seem. There are so many choices and information to consider - where is the parenting handbook?

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To be a stay-at-home parent or a working parent? The guilt within each choice is real and keeping you up at night. Maybe it is a constant worry in your life and you can't focus or stop comparing yourself.

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Changes in your experience may have started early; Maybe your birth plan changed, you had difficulty bonding with baby, you feel sad, you are crying a lot. Maybe you are just feeling angry or you want to be left alone. Becoming a parent can lead to high emotional stress.

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As a Licensed Professional Counselor in the greater Helotes and San Antonio area, I’d love to help you on your parenthood journey. My goal is to support you and provide a safe space where you can discuss parenthood openly and heal from wounds that pregnancy, birth, postpartum or other parenthood transitions has opened.

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I am Here to Support You in a  Safe and Judgment Free Space

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