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The Kind of Therapist You Need for Pregnancy, Postpartum, & Becoming a Parent

(By Lauren Bathgate, LCSW-C, PMH-C | Founder of Guided in Nature) Did you know that 1 in 5 mothers experience a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder (PMAD) during pregnancy or postpartum? Feeling anxious, sad, or overwhelmed during this transition is common—and it doesn’t mean something is “wrong” with you. With specialized support, these challenges are…
The Fawn Response: How People Pleasing Impacts Your Relationships and How to Set Boundaries

Learn about the fawn response and people pleasing, why it impacts your relationships, and practical strategies for setting boundaries, communicating needs, and boosting relationship satisfaction.
How Integrative Nature Therapy Helps PMDD Symptoms

Struggling with PMDD? Explore natural therapy in Maryland or online. Support includes cycle syncing, ADHD overlap, and holistic mind-body balance. #PMDD #ADHD #CycleSyncing #HolisticTherapy
Budgeting for Therapy: How to Plan for Mental Health in Your Wellness Budget

Therapy isn’t an “extra”—it’s part of your overall health and wellness. This post explores how to budget for therapy, why it’s a preventative investment, and the ripple effects it can have on your whole family.
Finding Ease in Life’s Transitions

“PUT ON YOUR SHOES!”… Find more ease in back-to-school and seasonal transitions with mindful routines, motherhood circles, and supportive perinatal provider communities.
Nature Therapy for Seasonal Change: Walk and Talk Support in Maryland

Feeling the gradual shift from summer to fall? Learn how nature therapy for seasonal change can help you transition from summer to fall with ease. Walk and talk therapy in Maryland.
From Overwhelm to Resilience: Building Stress Tolerance in Parenthood

Discover how to expand your window of tolerance and manage overwhelm and rage as a parent. Learn why nervous system regulation isn’t just about staying calm—and how nature offers a powerful metaphor for building true capacity.
Who Are You When Your Anxiety Isn’t In Charge? A Natural Lesson in Perinatal Anxiety Therapy in Baltimore

Who are you when your anxiety isn’t in charge? So many new and expecting parents carry silent worries that never seem to shut off. But anxiety doesn’t have to run the show. In this blog post, I explore how nature-informed therapy—especially walk-and-talk sessions—can help you reconnect with the calm, wise part of you beneath the…
Overstimulation in Motherhood: Why You Feel Touched Out and What to Do

Why You Feel So Overstimulated as a Mom You love your kids. And yet sometimes, you just want everyone to stop touching you. Stop asking. Stop climbing. If you’ve ever fantasized about silence or felt unreasonably irritated by snack wrappers or constant questions, you might be experiencing overstimulation—a common and often unspoken part of motherhood.…
Why the “Push Mentality” Doesn’t Work in Motherhood—And What to Embrace Instead

Discover why the push mentality doesn’t work in motherhood—and what to embrace instead. Whether you’re pregnant, preparing for motherhood, or deep in it, learn how to shift from pressure to presence and find support through holistic, nature-based therapy in Maryland.
Easing Summer Anxiety with Nature Therapy and Wisdom from Traditional Chinese Medicine

Summer is a time of light, connection, and vibrancy. But for many, it can also bring overstimulation, burnout, and heightened anxiety. Long days, a packed social calendar, and the pressure to be constantly “on” can lead to mental and emotional imbalance—especially for sensitive nervous systems. Borrowing from the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), we…
Summer bucket list for moms: Your Essential Reset Is Right Here

Calling all mamas craving a slower, more soul-nourishing summer…This one’s for you. I’ve put together a clickable Summer Bucket List designed to help you gently reset your nervous system, reconnect with joy (and maybe your kids), and carve out a little space just for YOU—outside, in the fresh air, where the healing begins. Each simple…