Overwhelmed, Exhausted, and Snapping at Everyone? Therapy for moms can help
You love your kids. You’re doing your best. But you’re so tired.
Some days it feels like you’re carrying everything—and still somehow dropping the ball. You’re trying to hold it all together, but the to-do list is endless, the mental load is crushing, and the smallest things (like a spilled snack or a sibling squabble) set you off.
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and maybe even snapping at everyone you love... you’re not alone. And no, it doesn’t mean you’re a bad mom.
It means you’re human. And it might mean you could really use some support.
That’s where therapy for moms comes in.
What it feels like when you’re drowning in motherhood
Maybe you’ve said something like this lately:
“I feel invisible.”
“I’m not allowed to have a bad day.”
“There’s never a moment that’s actually mine.”
“I love my kids, but I miss myself.”
Sound familiar?
Whether you’re a new mom navigating sleepless nights, a working mom trying to juggle all the things, or a stay-at-home mom wondering why you still feel unfulfilled, the emotional weight of motherhood is real. And yet, most of the world expects you to keep smiling through it.
Therapy for moms is a space where you don’t have to smile if you don’t want to. You get to show up messy, tired, anxious, or numb—and know that you won’t be judged or dismissed. You’ll be supported.
Learn more about therapy for moms in San Jose, Los Gatos, and virtually here.
You deserve a space where you’re not the one taking care of everyone else
Let’s be real: most moms are so good at anticipating everyone else’s needs, they forget how to even identify their own.
In therapy, we slow it down. We give you space to take up space.
You don’t have to justify why you’re tired. You don’t have to explain why it’s hard. You just get to be real—and we build from there.
Signs that you might benefit from therapy
Even if things “look fine” on the outside, here are some signs it might be time to reach out:
You’re snapping more often than you’d like—and then beating yourself up about it.
You constantly feel like you’re falling short, no matter how much you do.
You’ve lost touch with who you are outside of “mom.”
You feel anxious, irritable, or low most days.
You’re carrying guilt—for working, for not working, for not enjoying every moment.
If any of this resonates, you’re not alone. And you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.
Why therapy for moms isn’t about “fixing you”
Let’s be super clear: therapy isn’t about diagnosing you as broken. It’s about helping you reconnect with the version of you that existed before the burnout set in. The one who still exists—buried under layers of pressure, guilt, and emotional exhaustion.
Therapy helps you:
Reclaim your sense of self
Navigate the emotional ups and downs of motherhood
Build healthier boundaries and relationships
Work through generational patterns you don’t want to pass down
Create space for your needs without guilt
This is about healing. It’s about feeling more present in your life again—not just going through the motions.
What happens in therapy?
First, we talk. I’ll ask questions—but only the ones that feel safe and useful. I’ll meet you where you are, whether that’s in the thick of sleep-deprived chaos or years into motherhood wondering why it’s still this hard.
Together, we’ll identify what’s really going on underneath the surface. We’ll name it, understand it, and slowly start shifting the patterns that aren’t serving you anymore.
Some moms benefit from grounding techniques to calm anxiety. Others need to process grief, trauma, or unresolved issues from childhood. Some just need a nonjudgmental space to exhale and be reminded that they matter.
You don’t have to come in knowing what you need. You just have to show up.
You’re not weak for needing help—you’re brave for asking
It takes strength to admit that something’s not working. Especially in a world that expects moms to be endlessly selfless and perpetually grateful.
Therapy for moms offers you a chance to pause, reflect, and reclaim your right to feel. To rest. To grow.
This is about more than survival—it’s about healing, clarity, and coming home to yourself.
Therapy for moms in San Jose or Los Gatos can help you feel like you again
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and disconnected from yourself, therapy can help you reconnect with what matters. You deserve support that centers you—not just as a mom, but as a whole person.
Click here to learn more about therapy for moms in San Jose, Los Gatos, or virtually.
Let’s talk. You don’t have to carry this alone.
Schedule a free consultation
Ready to feel a little more like you again? I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation where we can talk about what’s going on and how I might support you. No pressure. Just space for you to be seen and heard.
Reach out today to schedule your free consultation.
Author Bio
Hi, I’m Jessica Peters, LMFT. I help moms in San Jose and the surrounding area (or, virtually, throughout CA) navigate the complex emotional landscape of motherhood with compassion, clarity, and support. Whether you’re dealing with burnout, identity loss, or just trying to feel like yourself again, I offer a space to heal and grow.
Explore more about therapy for moms, or check out my other areas of focus like therapy for infertility and pregnancy, parenting support, or mindset coaching using The Tools or the Positive Intelligence program.
