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Krista Woods Counseling

Helping overwhelmed moms rediscover joy and balance in motherhood in Ridgeland, MS.

Embrace Life with Ease, Compassion, and Confidence​

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I support busy moms who struggle with self-criticism and comparison, helping them cultivate compassion, acceptance, and a sense of fulfillment.

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Being a dedicated and driven mom is tough. Even though you're capable, committed, and good at what you do, you might often feel frazzled, worried, and out of control. You make detailed to-do lists and hope to get everything right, but you still feel like you're drowning and constantly feeling like a failure. You are your harshest critic, overanalyzing what went wrong and trying to pick up the pieces.

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It's exhausting trying to maintain the image of perfection.

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You might feel like you've lost touch with who you are because you're always trying to meet everyone else's expectations instead of staying true to your values. Comparing yourself to others only adds to the pressure, making you feel like you're never enough.

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Motherhood adds another layer to the pressure to "get it right."

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Many moms feel pulled in a million directions, unable to catch a breath. It's easy to lose sight of what truly matters amidst the chaos of sleep schedules, washing bottles, or being covered in spit-up.  You feel guilt, self-doubt, and inadequacy trying to keep up with homework assignments, playing chauffeur for activities, and making healthy meals for your family. You want to be the best mom you can be, but the fear of judgment and the stigma around asking for help can make you feel stuck and helpless.

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Before working with me, many of my clients felt exactly like this.

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They worried about being judged for asking for help and feared that admitting their struggles meant they were failing as a mom. The emotional toll of these worries left them feeling drained and stuck in a cycle of stress and self-doubt.

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​But there's hope.

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You don't have to keep operating this way. You can break free from this cycle and start living your life. Imagine a life where you feel confident and at ease. Picture yourself embracing every aspect of your life with self-compassion and acceptance. You deserve to enjoy the special moments of motherhood without constantly worrying that you're not good enough. Imagine responding to your kids with patience, energy, love, and calmness. Imagine taking time for yourself without feeling guilty, knowing that self-care makes you a better mom.

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You don't have to navigate the challenges of motherhood alone.

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If you're ready to reclaim your confidence, balance, and joy, I'm here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can work towards a life where you feel fulfilled and empowered.​ 

 

Let me help you embrace your best self and thrive as the incredible mom that you are.

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Start your journey today!

 

About

Krista Woods, LPC

Welcome!

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I'm glad you took a moment to step back from the busyness and overwhelm and to check in with yourself. Being a mom is hard. Sometimes, you feel like you're rocking it as a mom, other times, it feels like you're failing everywhere you turn.

 

My mission is to create a nurturing space where moms like you can relieve stress, embrace grace, and build confidence and compassion where it matters most.

 

I hope you find the support you need here to experience joy in your life and in your role as a mom.

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"I have always battled anxiety, but I did not realize how the trauma of an extremely complicated pregnancy and delivery had affected my anxiety, as well as my relationship with my daughter and the wellbeing of our family. Working with Krista has allowed me to begin working through this trauma and the anxiety that resulted from this."
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You deserve to feel complete and whole. Don't let anything hold you back from living your life to the fullest.

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If you are interested but have more questions, please fill out the form below and I will get back to you. â€‹

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