Ashley Clark Comegys, LCSW

03/08/2022

Here's to strong women.
May we know them.
May we be them.
May we raise them.

Happy International Women's Day

01/27/2022

I had the pleasure of getting asked to guest blog for Noodle & Boo and am excited to share one of the guest posts I had the honor of doing for them.

Did you know there is a difference between postpartum depression and the baby blues? Check out this post to help identify the difference, and learn how to seek support if you are struggling with your mental and emotional wellbeing. There is support available mama❤️

You may have pictured having a new baby as a time filled with smiles and snuggles, but instead find yourself crying easily and feeling sad. You may wonder, “Is it normal to cry like this after having a new baby?” And while the answer is yes, it is important to understand the differences between ...

09/10/2021

For all the expectant moms in New Orleans who are trying to grapple with what life looks like post Hurricane Ida while expecting a baby, this is for you... ❤️

"But one thing that no expectant mom was prepared to deal with is the aftermath of Hurricane Ida. For women who are still pregnant and for those who are newly postpartum, life is currently filled with so many unknowns, so much worry, anxiety, and sadness. Where you are in your pregnancy or postpartum experience may impact the intensity of those emotions and the types of questions you find your anxious mind mulling over."

You could never have expected this to be your birth experience. This blog offers different options for online postpartum support in Louisiana. Read & learn more

09/10/2021

Hey There, NOLA Mom, How Are You?
I’m going to guess the answer is, “I’m really not okay.” I hear ya.

It has been a really rough last few months, and not many of us are “okay.” And guess what? THAT is okay!

Hurricane Ida and the global pandemic have overwhelmed countless families across the south. Read this blog describing how counseling for moms may offer support!

08/18/2021

"Moms and women especially pride ourselves on being able to do it all, and make it look easy. But inside, we may be truly falling apart. It can be so hard to finally admit to ourselves and then to our partners or our friends that we are struggling with postpartum depression or anxiety.

If your wife, girlfriend, sister, or friend comes to you and admits that she’s going through a difficult time, don’t try to tell her what she should or shouldn’t do. Instead, listen to her, and believe her."

Simone Biles's injury not only shocked the country but also opened an important dialogue. Read what her announcement can tell us about maternal mental health.

01/14/2021

For the last week I’ve wrestled to try and understand and make sense of the events that took place at our Capitol building. While I still do not understand the mindset or beliefs of these rioters and insurrectionists, this podcast episode by Brene Brown has helped me to process these events the most. I highly recommend and encourage you to take a listen and join me in stopping the shaming and instead upholding accountability.

“People who support white supremacy aren’t emboldened by a lack of shame, they’re emboldened by a lack of accountability.”

‎Show Unlocking Us with Brené Brown, Ep Brené on Words, Actions, Dehumanization, and Accountability - Jan 13, 2021

01/11/2021

n the last few years, there has been a greater recognition and increased discussion about what women experience during the postpartum period. Women are becoming more comfortable sharing about their own struggles with postpartum depression and how they were able to seek help.

While a dialogue has opened up about postpartum depression, there is one thing that is often missing from the discussion: postpartum anxiety.

Online Therapist Ashley Comegys discusses postpartum anxiety and how it affects new mothers. She provides online therapy for women with anxiety in LA, HI, & CO.

01/04/2021

If you are the spouse of a military member, your postpartum experience can be difficult to prepare for and plan, and I speak from first hand experience! Postpartum support is so important for military spouses, so here are some ways to consider getting help.

Online therapist Ashley Comegys specializes in providing postpartum support and online therapy in HI, LA, and CO to military spouses. Learn how she can help you

12/30/2020

Giving birth is anxiety-producing and so is a pandemic, so when you put the two together, it’s a recipe for postpartum anxiety.

Online therapist Ashley Comegys discusses postpartum anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic. She offers online therapy for women in LA, CO, & HI. Read more!