Yadira Reyes
You love your kids, but you’re exhausted from being needed all day. The noise, the mess, and the never-ending to-do list leave you feeling overstimulated. You snap, then lie awake feeling guilty. You may wonder, “Why is this so hard for me?” or miss the version of yourself who had more patience, energy, and time. I’m Yadira Reyes, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a fellow mom with ADHD, and the therapist behind Serene Space Wellness, LCSW Corp. I help moms navigating pregnancy, postpartum depression and anxiety, mom rage, burnout, and ADHD. With over 16 years of clinical experience, I bring warmth, understanding, and practical support to the parts of motherhood that can feel hard to say out loud. Working with me means having space to slow down, sort through conflicting feelings, and talk honestly without worrying about being judged. We will explore what is underneath your feelings of overwhelm, whether that’s anxiety, overstimulation, pressure to do everything, or putting your needs last. Then, we’ll build tools and routines that fit your life. I’ll help you recognize your triggers, calm your body, communicate what you need, and set boundaries that make room for you. If ADHD makes everyday tasks feel harder, we’ll create strategies that work with your brain and feel manageable. You don’t have to have it all figured out before reaching out. Together, we’ll work toward helping you feel steadier, more connected to yourself, and more present with your family with room for your needs, too.
First session
Our first session is a chance to get to know each other and talk about what brought you to therapy. You don’t have to prepare a speech or know where to start. I’ll guide the conversation with questions, and you can share at a pace that feels comfortable. We’ll talk about what has been feeling hardest whether that’s anxiety, postpartum changes, feeling overstimulated, snapping at your kids, or struggling to keep up with daily responsibilities. I’ll ask about your history, current support, and how these challenges affect your life. We’ll also discuss confidentiality, how therapy works, and any questions you have. I want to understand you beyond the responsibilities you carry. What do you wish felt different? What have you already tried? What helps, and where do you feel stuck? Together, we’ll begin identifying what you want from therapy and what support could be most useful. You can expect warmth, curiosity, and room to be honest about the parts of motherhood that feel difficult to say out loud. There’s no pressure to share everything in one session. By the end, we’ll have a starting direction for our work and discuss next steps. Depending on what you need, we may also identify one small, practical strategy to try between sessions. My goal is for you to leave feeling heard, with a clearer understanding of how we can work together.
Strengths
One of my biggest strengths is making therapy feel safe and kind. I create a space where you can be yourself and know you won’t be judged. I listen carefully and help you feel seen, heard, and understood. I bring warmth, care, and real-life understanding to our work together. After working with me, many clients say they feel emotionally stronger, more balanced, and more confident speaking up for themselves. They learn how to set healthy boundaries and handle life’s surprises with more calm and confidence. As someone diagnosed with ADHD later in life, I understand what it’s like to juggle responsibilities while feeling scattered, overwhelmed, or misunderstood. Many clients appreciate working with a therapist who truly ‘gets it’ from the inside. I use this lived insight to create a space that feels validating, structured, and supportive.
Ideal clients
You love your family, but you’re tired of feeling like there’s never enough of you to go around. Between the noise, constant questions, and never-ending mental checklist, you feel overwhelmed and overstimulated. You might snap at your kids, then spend the evening feeling guilty. Even when you get a break, your mind won’t slow down. You may be pregnant or adjusting to life with a new baby, wondering why you feel anxious, sad, or disconnected when you expected to feel happy. Perhaps your children are older, and you’re realizing how much of yourself you’ve put aside. If you have ADHD, everyday responsibilities can feel especially draining, and you’re frustrated by advice that doesn’t seem to work for your brain. You want to respond to your kids with more patience, communicate your needs without an argument, and rest without feeling like you should be doing something productive. You may want to break patterns from your own childhood but feel unsure how to do that when you’re already exhausted. You’re looking for someone you can be honest with—even about the thoughts and feelings you’re afraid others will judge. You want to understand why you feel this way and find practical ways to make things easier. We can start with what feels hardest today. Together, we’ll explore what’s contributing to your overwhelm and build manageable strategies to calm anxiety, recognize your triggers, set boundaries, and create routines that fit your life. Our work will make space for you: your feelings, your needs, and the parts of yourself you want to reconnect with, so you can feel steadier and more present in motherhood.
Origin story
What drew me to this work was wanting moms to have the support I wished I’d had during my own pregnancy and postpartum experiences. Motherhood can bring love and joy, but it can also bring anxiety, loneliness, frustration, and a sense of losing yourself. I know how hard it can be to admit that you’re struggling when you feel like you’re supposed to be grateful, happy, and able to handle it all. As a mom with ADHD, I also understand how everyday demands can become overwhelming. Trying to organize your life, manage your emotions, and meet everyone’s needs can leave little room for your own. These experiences deepened my commitment to helping moms feel understood and supported. I wanted to create a space where you could say the things you might keep to yourself: “I miss who I used to be,” “I’m tired of being needed,” or “I don’t want to keep reacting this way.” A place where those feelings could be met with compassion and curiosity, and where we could work together toward change. Over my 16 years of clinical experience, that purpose has continued to guide me. I value helping clients understand their patterns, recognize what they need, and find practical ways to make daily life feel more manageable. What keeps me connected to this profession is seeing a mom begin to trust herself, ask for support, or respond to a difficult moment with more patience toward herself. I’m grateful to be part of that process to help you make room for yourself while caring for the people you love.
Ongoing work together
Our sessions will give you space to slow down, talk honestly, and understand what’s underneath your feelings of overwhelm. Some days, you may need to process a difficult parenting moment or the changes that come with motherhood. Other days, we’ll practice ways to manage anxiety, respond to overstimulation, or communicate your needs. Together, we’ll notice patterns: what triggers you, what you tell yourself when things feel hard, and where you’re carrying more than you can sustain. Then we’ll build practical strategies that fit your life, such as calming your body before reacting, setting boundaries, asking for support, or creating ADHD-friendly routines. We’ll explore what works and adjust what feels unrealistic. Progress will be connected to the goals that matter to you. You might notice that you can pause before snapping, recover more quickly after a stressful moment, or spend less time replaying mistakes. You may feel more comfortable telling your partner what you need, taking a break without overwhelming guilt, or approaching daily tasks with less frustration. We will check in regularly about what’s changing, what still feels difficult, and whether our work is helping. Your observations and feedback will guide our next steps. Progress can be gradual, and difficult days may still happen. We’ll look for meaningful shifts in how you respond to those days more understanding of yourself, more choices in the moment, and greater confidence in using the tools we’ve practiced. The goal is to help you feel steadier and more connected to yourself and your family, with room for your needs, too.
Treatment methods
Eclectic
In my practice, I use different tools to help you, because everyone is different. We will find what works best for you, just like picking the right tools from a toolbox. We’ll try simple ways to help you feel better, handle hard moments, and grow at your own pace. My office is a safe and caring space, and we’ll work together step by step to help you feel stronger and more at ease.
Mind-body approach
I use a mind-body approach, which means we work with both your thoughts and your body. Our bodies and feelings are connected, so when your body feels tense or stressed, your mind can feel worried too. Together, we learn simple ways to help your body feel calm, like breathing, noticing your body, and slowing things down. When your body feels safer and calmer, your mind can think more clearly, and your feelings feel easier to handle. This gentle approach helps you feel more relaxed, steady, and in control — especially when life feels hard or overwhelming.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
In my therapy sessions, I help people notice the thoughts in their heads and how those thoughts affect how they feel and act. Sometimes our thoughts can be unkind or make things feel harder than they need to be. I help moms who feel overwhelmed learn to talk to themselves in a kinder, more helpful way. Instead of being hard on themselves, they learn how to be more gentle and realistic. For people who feel anxious or have trouble focusing, I teach simple tools to help calm big feelings, get started on tasks, and stay more organized. We practice small steps together so things don’t feel so overwhelming. We work as a team, and you get to help choose what feels helpful. Little by little, these steps help create real and lasting change.
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Virtual sessions
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- CaliforniaLicense 84765