TheraRise Counseling & Consulting

TheraRise Counseling & Consulting LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Teletherapy (Online) & Supervision
Licensed in Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, & Oregon

TheraRise Counseling offers therapeutic services to adults from all walks of life. Kaitlyn McLaughlin, MS, LPC, CPCS specializes in compassionate care tailored to clients with a variety of issues, including: LGBTQIA+ individuals, depression/anxiety, infertility, reproduction/fertility journey, pregnancy/perinatal/postpartum support, parenting, self-esteem, and life changes/adjustments. Kaitlyn is

also a certified counselor supervisor and provides supervision to new counselors in the beginning stages of their careers.

So many moms move through the day feeling like they’re constantly falling short.Not because they’re failing—but because ...
05/25/2026

So many moms move through the day feeling like they’re constantly falling short.

Not because they’re failing—
but because the expectations placed on mothers are impossible to fully meet.

To be present.
Patient.
Productive.
Grateful.
Available.
Rested.
Selfless.

All at the same time.

No wonder guilt shows up so often.

But guilt is not always a reliable measure of whether you’re doing enough.

Sometimes it’s simply a reflection of how much pressure you’re under.

💬 What’s one expectation of motherhood you wish you could let go of?

There can be so much pressure to “bounce back” after becoming a mom.But what if the goal isn’t going backward?What if th...
05/22/2026

There can be so much pressure to “bounce back” after becoming a mom.

But what if the goal isn’t going backward?

What if this season is less about returning to who you were
and more about learning who you’re becoming now?

Growth rarely feels graceful while it’s happening.

But that doesn’t mean it isn’t meaningful.

🤍 Be gentle with yourself in the process.

💬 Tag a mom who may need this reminder today.

So many moms wonder:“Why do I feel so different?”There’s actually a name for this transition: matrescence.Matrescence de...
05/20/2026

So many moms wonder:
“Why do I feel so different?”

There’s actually a name for this transition: matrescence.

Matrescence describes the process of becoming a mother—not just practically, but emotionally and psychologically too.

And like any major life transition, it can feel messy at times.

Understanding this doesn’t erase the hard parts,
but it can help replace shame with compassion.

💛 You are allowed to be growing and struggling at the same time.

📌 Save this for a day you need the reminder.

One of the hardest parts of motherhood can be realizing how much you have changed along the way.Not just your schedule.N...
05/18/2026

One of the hardest parts of motherhood can be realizing how much you have changed along the way.

Not just your schedule.
Not just your responsibilities.

You.

And while that can feel unsettling at times, it doesn’t automatically mean something is wrong.

Growth often feels unfamiliar while we’re inside of it.

You are allowed to miss old parts of yourself and still grow into new ones.

There’s space for both.

💬 What’s one part of yourself you’ve rediscovered—or hope to reconnect with—in this season of motherhood?

Rest doesn’t always feel restfulwhen your mind won’t slow down.That constant mental checklist?It’s part of the load you’...
05/15/2026

Rest doesn’t always feel restful
when your mind won’t slow down.

That constant mental checklist?
It’s part of the load you’re carrying.

And it’s exhausting.

The “mental load” isn’t always obvious—but it’s constant.It’s the behind-the-scenes management of everything:what needs ...
05/13/2026

The “mental load” isn’t always obvious—but it’s constant.

It’s the behind-the-scenes management of everything:
what needs to be done
when it needs to happen
and what might go wrong if it doesn’t

And for many moms, it becomes second nature…
which also makes it easy for others to overlook.

But carrying that level of responsibility all the time?

That’s not small.

That’s a lot.

💛 And it makes sense that it impacts your energy, mood, and capacity.

When we talk about motherhood being exhausting,most people think about the physical side.But what often goes unseen is t...
05/11/2026

When we talk about motherhood being exhausting,
most people think about the physical side.

But what often goes unseen is the mental load.

The constant remembering.
Planning.
Anticipating needs before they’re even spoken.

It doesn’t shut off at the end of the day.
It just… keeps running in the background.

So if you feel tired in a way that sleep doesn’t fix—
this might be why.

💬 What’s something you carry mentally that others don’t see?

Mother’s Day can hold so many emotions at once. 🤍For some, it’s joyful.For others, it’s heavy.And for many, it’s both at...
05/10/2026

Mother’s Day can hold so many emotions at once. 🤍

For some, it’s joyful.
For others, it’s heavy.
And for many, it’s both at the same time.

Today, we’re holding space for:
✨ new mothers learning as they go
✨ mothers carrying the weight alone
✨ those grieving a child or grieving their own mom
✨ those longing to become mothers
✨ those navigating complicated family relationships
✨ and every version of motherhood that often goes unseen

No matter what this day feels like for you, your experience is valid.

You do not have to force joy to deserve support, care, and compassion today.

Sending love to all who need it. 💛

💬 If this resonates, feel free to share this as a reminder that no one is alone in their experience today.

This is one of the thoughts moms feel the most…and say out loud the least.Missing your old life doesn’t mean you regret ...
05/08/2026

This is one of the thoughts moms feel the most…
and say out loud the least.

Missing your old life doesn’t mean you regret your child.
It doesn’t mean you’re ungrateful.
It doesn’t mean you’re a “bad mom.”

It means your life changed—completely.

And it’s okay to grieve parts of who you were
while you’re learning who you’re becoming.

Both can exist at the same time.

💬 If you’ve ever felt this, you’re not alone.

One of the most confusing parts of early motherhood is not knowing what’s “normal.”You might hear about the baby blues—b...
05/06/2026

One of the most confusing parts of early motherhood is not knowing what’s “normal.”

You might hear about the baby blues—but what happens when it doesn’t go away?

Here’s a simple way to think about it:

🌿 Baby blues are common and temporary
🌿 Postpartum depression and anxiety last longer and feel more intense

If what you’re feeling isn’t easing…
If it’s getting heavier…
If it’s affecting how you function…

That matters.

And you deserve support—not silence.

💛 You don’t have to wait until it gets worse to reach out.

Motherhood is often painted as something that should come naturally—like once your baby arrives, everything just clicks....
05/04/2026

Motherhood is often painted as something that should come naturally—like once your baby arrives, everything just clicks.

But for so many women, it doesn’t feel that simple.

It can feel beautiful and heavy.
Fulfilling and disorienting.
Connected and lonely—all at once.

And that doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong.

It just means no one prepared you for how complex this experience really is.

If you’ve ever thought, “Why is this harder than I expected?”
You are not alone in that.

💬 Does this resonate?

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Atlanta, GA

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Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm

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