Meraki Counseling

I see you, women warriors. The women who carry communities on their backs. You’re raising kids, leading teams, running businesses, and keeping friendships and families afloat. You show up. You give. And yet, you’re running on fumes and your anxiety is through the roof.

When you finally tap the brakes (or life taps them for you), your mind falls down a rabbit hole–waiting for the next conflict or unexpected thing to happen. The next argument or panic attack. And then  you tell yourself you should be able to handle it. That other people have it worse. That somehow it’s your fault. So, you just need to push through, manage better, and not let your emotions get out of control. If you don’t do it, who will?

If you stop – if you ask for help, what if that means you hurt or can’t be there for people you care about? Or worse, what if people see you don’t have it together and see the imposter who can’t handle life or be there for family?

You’ve tried prioritizing time–trying harder. Maybe you joined a gym or a studio and it’s helping, but not enough. Maybe you’re self-medicating. Maybe you’ve been in therapy before, but it didn’t seem to help much or the therapist just wasn’t the right fit.

And then there’s the part of you that worries if you keep going like this, something will give. Your health, your relationship, your job, your business. Your dreams. You saw what sacrifice did to your parents and you want more.

You wonder if you can keep going—if you even want to. The weight of relationships, commitments, and expectations feels relentless, and the pressure is crippling. You’re always the one holding space, putting out emotional fires, and making sure everyone else is okay.

But who’s holding space for you? 

Before my clients come to therapy, they wonder if they deserve it. They question whether therapy will help and can’t see a way out of the desperate place they’re in. “Are my problems bad enough or am I taking up space other people need more?” They also worry about the resources and time it might take–or if they’ll fail at therapy, too. Deep down, a part of them believes if they could just find a way to have more energy, know the right thing to do, and get control of their anxiety, helplessness, and guilt, life would be manageable.

But the truth is, you can have a life where you believe you’re enough, you’re doing enough, and you don’t have to feel guilty or blame yourself for where you are. Imagine a world where you can trust yourself and find the peace that will help you let go of that impending sense of doom, helplessness, and regret.

And It’s not even just about learning new skills (though that will be part of the work). More authentically, it’s about helping you learn what’s beneath the anxiety and self-doubt, untangling the old patterns, beliefs, and fears keeping you stuck. It’s about getting honest with yourself and finding the compassion to let yourself have more. Ultimately, it’s about reconnecting with yourself and learning how to own what you want so you can be present with yourself and the people you care about most. 

Not feeling exhausted is possible. Letting go of guilt and perfection is possible. Living with more rewable energy and peace … I’d love to help you get there.

Meraki Counseling is based in Cedarburg, WI. I offer in-person anxiety therapy for women across Washington, Ozaukee, Dane, and Milwaukee counties, as well as online therapy throughout Wisconsin.