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Elizabeth Baron, LMHC | Maternal Mental Health

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✨ Mom of 2 & Founder of With Elizabeth
✨ Helping mothers through their transition to motherhood and beyond

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If you’re curious about how hormones affect your mental health, fertility, and overall well-being, join us in person on 10/22 for this morning conversation!

I’ll be teaming up with reproductive endocrinologist and fertility expert @lucky.sekhon for Hormones & Mental Health 101: The Brain-Body Connection. Over coffee and light bites, we’ll explore how hormonal changes impact women biologically and emotionally throughout the reproductive lifespan, including:

✨ Hormones and mental health during preconception and fertility
✨ What to expect during pregnancy and postpartum
✨ The emotional impact of perimenopause and menopause
✨ How to better understand and support your body through hormonal shifts
✨ Ways to optimize your fertility, mental health, and overall well-being

📅 Thursday, October 22
⏰ 9:00–10:30 AM EDT
📍 Park Avenue Synagogue | 11 East 89th Street, 2nd Floor

Understanding your hormones is an important part of understanding yourself. Join us for an informative and engaging morning with two experts in medicine and mental health.

Reserve your spot at the link in bio. Hope to see you there! 💗 by @withelizabethb

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It takes 400,000 minutes to grow a baby, but that’s nothing compared to the ongoing, endless, perpetual growth of a mother.

It starts the moment she learns she’s expecting and it continues long after the baby is born.

The transition into motherhood is a transformation of its own. It takes time to adjust, to find your footing, and to get to know the person you’re becoming.

Remember… The baby isn’t the only one growing. Mom is too, and she deserves to be cared for, nurtured, and supported after the birth and beyond 🤍 by @withelizabethb

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If you’re currently pregnant after miscarriage or infant loss, this virtual conversation on 10/20 is for you.

Hosted by @joinauggie, I’ll be teaming up with two highly renowned MDs and experts — reproductive endocrinologist @lucky.sekhon and reproductive psychiatrist @sarahoreckmd — to explore common challenges, such as:

Managing anxiety between appointments

Navigating uncertainty

Prioritizing your mental health

Balancing hope and fear

Allowing yourself to feel joy without guilt

📅 Tuesday, October 20
⏰ 1:00 PM ET
📍 Virtual

If you’re struggling during pregnancy after a loss, you’re not alone and you deserve support.

Sign up at the link in bio to save your seat for this important conversation 💗 by @withelizabethb

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This World Mental Health Day, Sorette Advisor Elizabeth Baron – a Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in maternal mental health – shares an important reminder for mothers everywhere.

While there is often so much focus on physical well-being during pregnancy and motherhood, emotional health can easily be overlooked. Even if someone appears to have it all together on the outside, they may be quietly struggling on the inside.

Please know that you never have to struggle alone. Maternal mental health challenges are treatable, and finding a safe, supportive community can be a powerful part of healing.

If things ever feel too heavy or you’re unsure about how you’re feeling, please don’t hesitate to reach out to @withelizabethb’s team for support and guidance. 🤍
#WorldMentalHealthDay by @withelizabethb

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8 days ago

“Enjoy it while it lasts.”

Translation? 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘣𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘺 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘯𝘰𝘸.

And when you’re not, it’s easy to assume something is wrong with you.

But there isn’t.

Ambivalence isn’t failure.
Difficulty isn’t failure.
Not enjoying every moment isn’t failure.

But we ARE failing moms when we expect them to be happy all the time.

So next time you’re feeling the pressure, remember this:

You don’t have to love every part of motherhood to be a good mother. by @withelizabethb

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11 days ago

To all the moms who are wrapping up a weekend of nonstop parenting and heading into the “Sunday Scaries”:

We see you, we’re with you, and we salute you!

Our tips?

Pause and breathe whenever you can 😮‍💨

Prioritize what matters most ☑️

Ask for what you want — more space, more hugs, more help, whatever feels right 🙏

Remember: It’s normal to be tired. This sh*t is exhausting! 😅 by @withelizabethb

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There’s something really powerful about being in a room (even a virtual one) with other mothers and realizing: Oh. It’s not just me.

That’s why I loved last week’s conversation with @the.nest.nyc, @itsleahsmart, and Jessica Pallay from @vivviearlylearn about returning to work after having a baby.

We shared our personal experiences, normalized the challenges of this season of motherhood, and offered guidance on reprioritizing what matters most to you and your family.

Sometimes support isn’t just in a therapy session. It’s in the spaces where we’re able to pause, process, hear someone say, “I’ve been there,” and think to yourself, “me too.” 💗 by @withelizabethb

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16 days ago

Perfectionist? ☑️
Type A personality? ☑️
High achiever? ☑️

If this sounds like you and you’re a mom with a partner, you might also be engaging in “maternal gatekeeping.”

For many, it’s an innate habit. It might also be a self-fulfilling prophecy when moms believe they can and should “do it all.”

But maternal gatekeeping can come with a cost.

• Less bonding between your partner and child

• More friction between you and your partner

• More and more and more added to your plate

• Overwhelm, exhaustion, and burnout

So, how can you work on this habit and gain more time and space for yourself?

• Open a dialogue with a collaborative (rather than critical) approach.

• Start with 1 or 2 tasks you want your partner to handle.

• When those tasks are being done, do something else (ideally something fun or restorative) instead.

It might not be easy… It might take time… AND it might lead to more joy and less stress in your life, your partnership, and your family unit. by @withelizabethb

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19 days ago

Of course you want the best for your baby or child. Yet, managing and overseeing every detail of their care, routines, and upbringing can lead to unintended consequences for you, your mental health, and your relationships.

Is it hard to break this habit? We can’t lie. It sure is.

But here are some tips:

- Start by identifying one task that you’re micromanaging and that a partner or co-caregiver has expressed willingness to perform or has tried to perform in the past. Making bottles? Packing lunches? Doing the bedtime routine?

- Open up communication to acknowledge you’ve criticized or limited their involvement and that you want to share more responsibilities for the benefit of your relationship and family system.

- If there are non-negotiables with health and safety, discuss those expectations and then agree to give the other person freedom and flexibility outside of those important rules.

- Disconnect from the task, even if that means physically removing yourself from the space. Take a break, go for a walk, do another activity you enjoy, or simply go in another room when the task is being done.

- Resist the urge to hover, follow up, or correct even if the task was not done perfectly or how you would have done it.

- Stay the course. Let the other person continue to manage that task even if it takes a while for you to get comfortable with this transfer of responsibility.

- If perfectionism, anxiety, or relationship strain continues, consider reaching out for therapy. by @withelizabethb

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With Elizabeth keeps growing! We’re excited to introduce you to the newest addition to our clinical team — Kait Towner, LMHC, CCPT, PMH-C.

A licensed therapist with specialized training in perinatal mental health and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, Kait supports mothers through:

- Pregnancy loss and grief
- Birth trauma
- Postpartum anxiety
- High-functioning anxiety
- Perfectionism
- Mom rage and emotional overwhelm
- Motherhood identity shifts
- Trauma, attachment wounds, and difficult childhood experiences

With over a decade of experience, Kait’s approach is trauma-informed, compassionate, and attachment-focused. She incorporates techniques like Brainspotting and nervous system regulation to help clients feel more grounded, connected, and empowered.

Based in NY, she is a perfect fit for a mom or mom-to-be who is looking for a virtual option.

Please reach out to info@withelizabethb.com to request more information, book a consultation, or schedule your first session. by @withelizabethb

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In motherhood, there’s room for everything: love, frustration, resentment, compassion, boredom, fulfillment, gratitude, and grief. The list goes on and on...

And, with all of those feelings, ambivalence is inevitable. Uncertainty is normal. And learning as you go is pretty much required.

So, remember this: There is no perfect standard of motherhood. No trophy for “doing it all” and “getting it right.”

Just like the little humans you’re raising, YOU are a work in progress, too. by @withelizabethb

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Thinking about or already in the thick of returning to work post-baby? Experiencing worry, guilt, ambivalence, or uncertainty about how you’ll balance it all? This virtual conversation, hosted by @the.nest.nyc in partnership with @vivviearlylearn, is definitely for you!

I’m excited to join @itsleahsmart, personal development coach and host of the Everyday Better podcast, and moderator Jessica Pallay from @vivviearlylearn, to talk about the realities of going back to work.

This virtual event will walk you through what to expect and how to cope with the challenges of returning to work after having a baby.

From the emotional to the logistical — and everything in between — we’ll prepare you not just for the first few days and weeks of transitioning to the role of working mom, but also for how your identity, values, and goals might change as both you and your child grow.

Real Talk: Returning to Work After Baby
Tuesday, Sept. 22
12-1 PM EDT
On Zoom

If you’re not currently in this season but know someone who is, please share this post with them 💗

Sign up at 🔗 in bio! by @withelizabethb

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