Alyssa Trittler creates a space for mothers to feel seen, heard, and supported through the seasons of motherhood that don’t always go as planned. Specializing in perinatal mental health, grief, and loss, Alyssa offers compassionate counselling for women navigating pregnancy, postpartum, loss, identity shifts, and the many transitions that come with becoming and being a mother. Her approach is rooted in the belief that you don’t have to navigate these seasons alone. There is a seat for you.
THE MOTHERHOOD MAP
BEFORE MOTHERHOOD: THE SEASON OF BECOMING
For women navigating:
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Fertility
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Infertility
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Pregnancy after infertility
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Pregnancy after loss
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Fear and anxiety around becoming a mother
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Identity shifts before baby arrives
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Expectations vs. reality of motherhood
Who am I becoming?
BECOMING A MOTHER: THE TRANSITION INTO MOTHERHOOD
For women navigating:
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Pregnancy
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Birth preparation
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Perinatal mental health
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Pregnancy anxiety
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Birth experiences
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Postpartum adjustment
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The emotional transition into motherhood
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Identity changes
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Feeling disconnected from yourself
Where did I go, and who am I now?
THE FOURTH TRIMESTER & BEYOND: FINDING YOURSELF IN THE MIDDLE OF MOTHERHOOD
For women navigating:
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Postpartum mental health
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Overwhelm and emotional exhaustion
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Motherhood identity
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Attachment and connection
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Emotional regulation
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The invisible mental load
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Returning to work
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Changing relationships
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Feeling like you’re struggling when you “should” be happy
How do I make space for myself while caring for everyone else?
WHEN MOTHERHOOD HURTS: GRIEF, LOSS, & THE EXPERIENCES THAT WE DON'T TALK ENOUGH ABOUT
For women navigating:
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Pregnancy loss
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Infant loss
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Infertility grief
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Birth trauma
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Grief after loss
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Motherhood after loss
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Pregnancy after loss
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Grieving the motherhood experience you expected
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Supporting a mother through loss
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The complicated emotions that can coexist with motherhood
How do I carry this loss and keep moving forward?
MOTHERHOOD, RELATIONSHIPS & IDENTITY: FINDING YOURSELF IN THE RELATIONSHIPS THAT MOTHERHOOD CHANGES
For women navigating:
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Relationship changes after having children
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Couples support
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Communication
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Boundaries
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Attachment
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Family dynamics
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Changing friendships
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Loss of identity
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Inner-child work
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Becoming a different version of yourself
Who am I in all of these relationships now?
MOTHERHOOD THROUGH HARD SEASONS: WHEN MOTHERHOOD INTERSECTS WITH SOMETHING BIGGER
For women navigating:
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Motherhood alongside cancer
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Major illness
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Unexpected diagnoses
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Parenting through uncertainty
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Fear and anticipatory grief
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Changes to family roles
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Caring for yourself while caring for your children
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Life transitions that change your understanding of motherhood
How do I keep showing up when life doesn't look the way I thought it would?