Dr. Alex Gard, PhD, LMFT
Why We Have Mom Guilt And What To Do About It
I was struggling to talk about mom guilt without using the term “mom guilt”, because it seems like a popular term that gets thrown around a
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Dr. Alex Gard, PhD, LMFT
5 Practical Tips For Working Moms
Moms are master multitaskers. We wear 100 hats and are constantly balancing the mental, physical and emotional load...
Dr. Alex Gard, PhD, LMFT
How to Make the Transition From 1 to 2 Kids Easier On Families
As a maternal mental health counselor working with moms, I hear a lot of moms expressing anxiety over the decision to expand from 1 to 2...
Dr. Alex Gard, PhD, LMFT
Motherhood + Social Media
I hear the constant narrative being spoken by women in my office. The way women so harshly judge themselves as they compare...
Dr. Alex Gard, PhD, LMFT
Tips For Moms In Quarantine: The Struggle is Real...
It seems like overnight, every single person on the planet has had to adjust to a new way of living. Learn more...
Dr. Alex Gard, PhD, LMFT
How to Prevent Postpartum Depression
Everybody knows about Postpartum Depression, and it’s a good thing that its being spoken about, as it affects approximately 1 in 7 moms...
Dr. Alex Gard, PhD, LMFT
6 Tips to Enhance Your Emotional Health Postpartum
What if I told you that there were things you could do to bolster your mental health postpartum? Oftentimes I hear women speak about Postpar
Dr. Alex Gard, PhD, LMFT
How women can avoid shame in pregnancy and postpartum
As a woman, and as a therapist that specializes in women’s health, I thought I knew what to expect in pregnancy and the postpartum period. I
Dr. Alex Gard, PhD, LMFT
Is My Teen Depressed? Warning Signs & Proactive Tips for Parents
It is no secret that we live in a time where depression and suicide rates are at an all-time high. Since 2007, teen suicide rates have risen
Dr. Alex Gard, PhD, LMFT
The Power of a Non-Contentious Heart
The practice of gratitude and forgiveness are interrelated concepts that often get separated as if they exist independently of one another.
Dr. Alex Gard, PhD, LMFT
Why Vulnerability is the Key to Living Whole Heartedly
Vulnerability allows us to live life more fully and experience a deeper connection with ourselves and others.
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