LPC, 8 years of experience
New to Grow
Hi, I’m Lilybel, a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in maternal mental health. I work with adults navigating life’s challenges—whether it’s stress, loss, or finding your footing after big changes. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your unique needs. Together, we’ll explore your story, build tools that work for you, and move toward the life you want to live. You don’t have to figure it out alone.
In our first session, my priority is to create a warm, judgment-free space where you can share what’s been on your mind and heart. We’ll talk about what brought you to therapy, what you’ve been experiencing, and what you’d like to work toward. I’ll ask some gentle questions to better understand your history, support system, and current challenges, but there’s no pressure to share more than you feel ready for. By the end of our time, we’ll identify your goals and outline a plan that feels both manageable and hopeful. My goal is for you to leave that first session feeling heard, understood, and supported.
My approach blends evidence-based methods with a deeply personal, compassionate touch. In maternal mental health, I recognize that no two journeys into motherhood are alike—so I tailor each session to your unique story, needs, and pace. I often integrate tools from CBT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care, while also honoring the emotional realities that come with pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting. Clients often tell me they feel truly seen and validated in our work, and they appreciate leaving sessions with both emotional relief and practical strategies they can use right away. I strive to help you not only cope, but feel more confident, connected, and hopeful.
I’m best positioned to serve women navigating the emotional highs and lows of pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood. Many of my clients are adjusting to a new identity, coping with changes in their relationships, or managing feelings of anxiety, sadness, or overwhelm. I work well with mothers who want a safe space to process their experiences while also learning practical tools to support their mental and emotional well-being. Whether your goal is to feel more balanced, strengthen your support system, or simply have a place where you can be honest about the challenges of motherhood, I’m here to walk alongside you
I approach TF-CBT it as a collaborative process—meeting clients where they are, building trust, and pacing the work in a way that feels safe. I use structured components like psychoeducation, coping skills training, and gradual exposure, but I also adapt each step to the individual’s needs and cultural background. I find that integrating creative tools—like art or storytelling—often helps clients express and process their trauma in a way that feels less overwhelming. Ultimately, I view TF-CBT as not just a treatment model, but as a framework for helping people reclaim their sense of safety, agency, and hope.