Jessica Foley, MA, LMHC

08/21/2026

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Karen Kleiman, MSW on her popular book, ‘Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts,’ the Lindsay Clancy Trial, and taking moms’ mental health seriously

07/12/2026

Somewhere between the 2am feedings and the 47th load of laundry, a lot of us quietly filed "wanting s*x" under things we used to do.

Nobody tells you that postpartum isn't just a body recovering — it's an identity renegotiating. You're touched all day. You're needed constantly. And somehow you're supposed to also feel desirable the second you're "cleared"? Cute theory.

Here's what I actually believe: your desire didn't disappear. It's buried under exhaustion, under resentment you haven't said out loud, under the story that good moms don't have needs of their own. It's still in there. It’s evolving; it’s becoming something new.

Reclaiming your s*xuality as a new mom isn't about performing for anyone else — it's about coming back to yourself. That's slow work, and it's real work, and it's work I do with clients all the time.

If "touched out and turned off" has been your whole 2026, I see you. And there's a way back.

New client openings this fall 🤍

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05/25/2026

Hey ladies; I wanna talk about a condition that has impacted me personally & I very much understand the impact of it on our mental health!

PMOS (formerly known as PCOS) is changing the conversation around women’s health — and all mental health professionals need to be part of it.

Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) recognizes what many women have experienced all along: this condition impacts far more than reproductive health. It affects hormones, metabolism, emotional wellbeing, body image, relationships, stress levels, and quality of life.

Women living with PMOS are more likely to experience:
✨ Anxiety
✨ Depression
✨ Disordered eating
✨ Chronic stress and burnout
✨ Body image distress
✨ Shame connected to fertility, weight, or appearance

For therapists and counselors, this matters deeply.

Many clients with PMOS carry years of medical dismissal, confusion, and emotional exhaustion. It can take years to get a correct diagnosis!!! Therapy can become a space for validation, healing, and rebuilding trust with their bodies.

Mental health care for women with PMOS may include:
🌿 Processing medical trauma and invalidation
🌿 Addressing perfectionism and shame
🌿 Supporting identity and fertility-related grief
🌿 Building sustainable coping skills
🌿 Navigating the emotional impact of chronic symptoms

This name change is bigger than terminology. It reflects a more holistic understanding of women’s health — one that includes mental health as essential, not secondary.

Women with PMOS deserve integrated, compassionate care.

Let me help you process all this; link in bio to set up a FREE Discovery call!

05/21/2026

Hot take-I can’t say this loudly enough: if you’re a therapist OR a client in therapy, you need to listen to the latest episode of (link in bio).

This is a conversation we NEED to be having as more insurance-backed corporations market “affordable therapy” while collecting deeply personal session data and feeding it into AI systems.

I love and respect the relationships built in therapy. But many therapists suddenly find themselves running small businesses they were never trained to manage — competing against massive tech-funded companies with enormous advertising budgets and corporate backing.

A few things worth knowing:
• *etterHelp reportedly spends over $100 million on podcast advertising and dominates directories like Psychology Today, making it incredibly hard for independent therapists to compete.
• “Most insurance plans pay therapists about 20% less than the Medicare rate, while many medical doctors and surgeons are paid 20–30% MORE than the Medicare rate.” Why is therapy worth less????????
• Many large tech-funded therapy companies are already using AI — or actively planning to. You’ve probably already signed a waiver.

Your private information. Your therapy sessions.

I believe therapy should be accessible, but I also believe therapy should remain private — not used to train AI models or shaped by insurance companies dictating your care.

Choosing an out-of-network therapist does NOT necessarily mean you can’t be reimbursed. I actively help clients navigate that process, if they choose to.

I provide therapy without compromising your privacy or allowing insurance companies to control treatment decisions. You are in control, and we decide collaboratively what is best for your clinical care.

Out-of-network care is not a perfect solution, but for many therapists and clients, it’s one of the few ways to protect quality care and confidentiality.

Link in bio to connect with me — and to listen to ‘s episode: “The Chatbot Will See You Now: Big Tech in Therapy.” Thank you for addressing this issue!!

05/15/2026

Scheduling Intimacy Isn’t “Unromantic” — It’s Intentional 💛

Long-term relationships often run on packed calendars, responsibilities, stress, and exhaustion-especially if you’re a busy woman. Waiting for intimacy to “just happen” can leave couples feeling disconnected over time.

Scheduling intimacy creates space for connection before life fills every corner of it.

That doesn’t mean scheduling performance or s*ggs or pressure. It means creating protected time for:
✨ affection
✨ emotional closeness
✨ touch
✨ playfulness
✨ curiosity
✨ pleasure
✨ connection without distractions

Many women discover that anticipation itself can reignite desire. Remember getting ready for a date??? When intimacy becomes something you intentionally prioritize — rather than something squeezed in when there’s leftover energy — it can help rebuild emotional and physical closeness.

The spark doesn’t always disappear. Sometimes it just needs attention, safety, and room to breathe.

Healthy intimacy is rarely accidental in long-term relationships. It’s nurtured.

Wanna learn more? Schedule a FREE discovery call with the link in the bio!!

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05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day 💐

Today we honor the many ways women *mother* — through nurturing, protecting, holding space, loving deeply, and showing up again and again, even when it’s hard.

For some, this day brings joy and celebration.
For others, it may bring grief, longing, exhaustion, complicated relationships, or reminders of loss.

Wherever you find yourself today, your experience is valid.

I believe all mothers deserve support too — not just for what they give to others, but for who they are as whole human beings.

May today include moments of gentleness, rest, connection, and care for yourself. 🤍

05/04/2026

Postpartum bodies and brains don’t just heal physically — they shift emotionally, mentally, and hormonally too. And for many moms I see, that can mean one thing no one talks about enough: a loss (or total absence) of s*xual desire.

If that’s you, you’re not “broken.” Your desire DOES come back.
You’re adjusting to one of the biggest transitions your body and identity will ever go through.

Between sleep deprivation, hormonal changes, body image shifts, breastfeeding, and the constant demands of caring for a baby… desire often takes a backseat. Sometimes it disappears altogether.

But here’s the important part:
✨ This is common
✨ This is valid
✨ And this is something you can work through — gently, at your own pace

S*x therapy isn’t just about s*x. It’s about:
• Reconnecting with your body
• Understanding what’s changed (and why)
• Rebuilding intimacy — with *yourself* AND your partner
• Letting go of pressure, guilt, and “shoulds”
• Creating a new definition of desire that actually fits your life now

There is no deadline for “bouncing back.”
There is only moving forward in a way that feels safe, supported, and true to you.

You deserve pleasure, connection, and a relationship with your body that feels like your own again — even if it looks different than before. 💛

Reach out for a FREE Discovery Call-Link in bio! Working with an AASECT Certified S*x Therapist can make all the difference.

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04/26/2026

In light of the heartbreaking news out of Wellesley, many moms are feeling shaken, heavy, or overwhelmed.

If that’s you—your feelings are valid. Stories like this can hit close to home and stir up fear, sadness, or burnout.

You don’t have to carry it alone.

If you’re struggling, please reach out:
🤍 Call or text 988 (Su***de & Crisis Lifeline)
🤍 Text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line)
🤍 Reach out to a trusted friend, family member, or therapist

Check on the moms in your life, too. A simple “How are you, really?” can mean everything.

You deserve support. Always.

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04/17/2026

I’m excited & honored to share that I’m part of The List, launching May 7!!!!!
 
The List is a platform designed to make it easier for women to find trusted wellness support in New England across mental health, nutrition, postpartum and beyond. I personally met with owner and founder Olivia, and trust me ladies, The List is our vibe.
 
It’s a thoughtful, curated resource connecting women with providers and support they can actually feel good about.
 
If you’d like to follow along or be first to know when it launches, follow and 🤎

04/12/2026

POV: You Google “what is happening to me?” at 2am… and the answer is always unclear

If you’re in your late 30s, 40s, or early 50s, here’s what many women are quietly searching:

• “Why am I suddenly so anxious all the time?”
• “Mood swings or perimenopause?”
• “Why can’t I sleep like I used to?”
• “Brain fog or something more serious?”
• “Why do I feel like I’m not myself anymore?”
• “Why does everything feel harder lately?”

As a therapist, I want you to hear this clearly:

What you’re experiencing is real.
And it’s common during perimenopause.
I’ve been there.

Hormonal shifts can impact:
🧠 your mood
😴 your sleep
💭 your thinking
❤️ your stress tolerance

So no — you’re not “losing it.”
And you’re not suddenly “bad at coping.”

You’re navigating a neurological and emotional transition that most women were never properly prepared for.

The good news?

There are ways to support your nervous system, understand your patterns, and feel like you again — with the right kind of help.

You don’t have to figure this out alone.
And you don’t have to just “push through.”

If this resonates, take it as a gentle nudge to get support 🤍 Book a free discovery call now-link in bio.

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