About Motheroots

It's a Collaboration

Independent therapists, Gaby Donnell, LCSW, and Laurie Cox, LCSW, are committed to meeting the unique needs of people in their childbearing years. Laurie and Gaby use mindfulness strategies, EMDR, sand tray, somatic work, and conversation to help you resolve difficult issues and identify and connect with your inner resources.

Growing Through the Challenges

On the journey to parenthood, many people encounter unexpected challenges.

Fertility

Many people face obstacles in fertility and find themselves on an emotional roller coaster. They may feel alone and unsure about how to proceed with difficult decisions. Exploring the impact of this process in a safe environment through counseling allows you to stay connected with yourself and your loved ones.

AREAS WE CAN SUPPORT YOU WITH:

• Fertility concerns and decision-making

• Therapeutic support during the fertility process

• Adoption exploration

Loss

Motheroots counselors support people as they navigate grief and loss. We help our clients communicate their feelings and needs, and find ways to nurture themselves and their relationships. Whatever the challenges, we respect and honor the courage it takes to explore and take your own path.

We can help you address concerns and issues including:

• Pre-term and infant loss

• Termination of pregnancy for medical reasons

• Abortion

• Preparing for a subsequent pregnancy

• Grieving the loss of a parent or family support

• Miscarriage

Prenatal Counseling

The Journey to Parenthood

Throughout time women have come together to support, celebrate, and welcome new parents. Laurie and Gaby are committed to sustaining this tradition by helping their clients connect with their own wisdom and the rich resources in our community.

As you prepare for the birth of a baby, you also travel an inner journey to your new self as a parent. These physical, emotional, and spiritual changes can help you to birth and create an expanded identity. We at Motheroots offer a safe place to explore and honor this journey.  

Postpartum Counseling  

The Road to Parenthood is Rich and Complex

Pregnancy, birth and parenthood can take unexpected turns which leaves people feeling distressed and overwhelmed. Research indicates that a significant number of mothers, and fathers experience postpartum depression and anxiety. Supportive therapy breaks isolation and helps our clients understand the steps to recovery.   

Additional Support

Creative Parenting

Creating a family is a time of intense change. It is challenging to find the time and energy to focus on your relationships and yourself. Many people feel that they are struggling to find a healthy balance.

Experiences in your own upbringing can be obstacles to becoming the parent you wish to be. The counselors at Motheroots are committed to helping people create families that resonate with their own values and beliefs.

We can help you to address concerns and challenges including:

• Relationship concerns

• Balancing work and parenting

• Attachment and bonding

• Childhood issues

• Nurturing self

• Life transitions

• Loss