Therapy for High-Functioning Empty Nest Moms
In Oregon and California
Plus a new way to understand motherhood for moms everywhere through the No-Rules Framework
Do you even knowwho you are beyond motherhood?
I help high-functioning empty nest moms who feel lost after their children grow up navigate the identity shift of the empty nest so they can reconnect with themselves, find purpose, and move forward with confidence.
Hellllooo! 👋 I’m Deborah and I’m a mom too. I’m a licensed professional counselor in Oregon, and California and I’ve been helping moms in the empty nest transition in my private practice since January 2018.
Are you feeling the weight of the empty nest identity shift?
When the Kids Leave, Everything Changes—Including You.
The identity shift that happens when our role changes from being a mother to children that need you 24/7 to mothering emerging adult children is real. It usually happens because we have lost sight of the parts of ourselves that exist outside of our role of taking care of everyone else. You spent years showing up for everyone else, now what?
You thought you’d feel freedom, maybe even excitement.
But instead, there’s something you didn’t expect:
A sense of loss.
A question you can’t quite shake—“Who am I now?”
The empty nest transition can feel a lot heavier than anyone talks about.
Most moms in the empty nest transition feel like they should be enjoying this stage.
They’ve earned it, after all.
But instead, they feel:
untethered
anxious
emotionally overwhelmed in a way they can’t explain
I understand this transition deeply.
Not just the logistics of life after kids leave home—but the emotional shift, the identity change, and the quiet questions that come with it.
And more importantly…
I know how to help you move through it, and therapy can help.
We are redefining motherhood- not as a role to perfect, but as a journey to own.
Keep up to date with the latest happenings as we explore what it means to be a bold and authentic mom.
Do you feel lost in the quiet of your empty nest?
Treatment for stress and anxiety in transition can help.
You deserve to feel at peace and confident as your role in motherhood changes
You deserve to go about everyday knowing you are enough. Even as everything around you is shifting.
Everyday. All day.
No matter what.
This stage of life can feel unpredictable in a different way.
The structure you once relied on is changing, and with it, your sense of identity.
But anxiety doesn’t have to be your default.
Specialties
-
Anxiety
You’re a “get sh*t done” type of mom. Is anxiety the fuel that is driving you? Find the areas that bring healthy motivation for you and identify the patterns and fuel that are not serving you.
-
Life Transitions: Empty Nest
You’ve arrived. Now you’re wondering where YOU went, who you are now and there’s a deep sense of loss. Rediscover yourself in therapy and find inspiration for the next chapter.
-
New Moms: The Early Years
You can’t say it out loud, but sometimes you don’t want to watch that one show again, or play on the playground, or play make believe AGAIN. In therapy, you can learn to embrace the parts of motherhood that you love and let go of the negative thoughts that lead to guilt and shame.
Therapy is a Process…
-
Reach Out Today.
We’ll schedule a free consultation. I will answer any questions you have and you can be sure we’re a good fit.
-
Get the support you need.
Join me for regularly scheduled sessions where you will be met with warmth and respectful challenge. Together, we will develop the tools and strategies you need to move from anxiety to peace.
-
Feel confident and at ease as your role in motherhood evolves.
You’ll learn how to navigate change, manage the emotional ups and downs, and embrace both the beautiful and challenging parts of this next phase—with more clarity, self-trust, and balance.