COUNSELLING & COPING TOOLS FOR DO-IT-DIFFERENT MOMS

Rediscover Yourself in Motherhood

Are you overwhelmed by the pressure to be a “good” mom?

more VIBRANCY

more YOU

more RESILIENCE

As a mom, you’ve done the ALL the “right” things and yet something feels off…

Are you struggling to enjoy motherhood while feeling overwhelmed, unappreciated, and disconnected from yourself?

  • Feeling guilt because you can't give yourself the same grace you give everyone else

  • Desperate for a slower pace but life keeps going

  • Missing your vibrancy - feeling like a shell of who you used to be

  • Consumed by breaking cycles so your kids don't repeat your childhood

  • Just wanting to enjoy your kids without worrying about all the f*cking things

  • Carrying bitterness and resentment you never thought you'd feel

  • Overwhelmed by unmet expectations (yours and everyone else's)

  • Wanting to be present for the little moments but your brain won't shut off

  • Feeling like "I can’t do this" more days than you'd like to admit

BE YOU Again in Motherhood

I help women express what they’re really feeling through body-centred expressive art therapy - so they stop bottling it up and start feeling like themselves again.

Expressive Art Therapy for Women

For the woman who wants to stop white-knuckling it through life.

These one-on-one sessions are custom-crafted for women craving validation, inspiration, clarity, and a deeper connection to self.

Whether you’re navigating ragey-mom moments, anxious spirals, identity wobbles, family stress, or just want to feel like a human again—this space is for you. Through body-based creative work, you’ll move emotions, gain insight, and (finally) exhale.

Postpartum Therapy for New Moms

For the “I love my baby but what just happened to me?” moments.

Becoming a mom is the biggest identity shift of your life—and it’s okay if it’s feeling...a lot.

These sessions are made for the new (or soon-to-be) moms craving calm, connection, and zero judgement. We’ll use somatic tools, art-based processing, and real-life coping strategies to support your nervous system, your identity, and your mental health—so you can show up for your baby and yourself.

The Motherload Membership

Because you’re tired of doing it alone—and you shouldn’t have to.

A space for messy truths, deep sighs, real talk, and creative self-expression—without the pressure to have it all figured out.

Perfect for you if you’re “shoulding” all over everything, feeling touched out and burnt out, and still trying to remember what you even like anymore.

Weekly live (and recorded) sessions will offer tools, resources, community, and lots of “omg, same.”

Hey there, mama! I’m Kayla

Creative counsellor. Expressive arts therapist. ADHD mama. Recovering perfectionist + people pleaser.

And yes - I’ve cried in the kitchen over taco beef.

I know what it’s like to be “doing all the right things” and still feel like you’re barely holding it together.
Too many open tabs. Too many expectations. Too little of you left.

I’ve had the intrusive thoughts. The overstimulation. The shame-spirals after snapping at tiny humans I love more than life.

But I’ve also found a way and it doesn’t involve becoming a meditation guru or giving up reality TV.

Through messy art, nervous system work, irreverent humor, and soul-deep compassion, I help moms like you reconnect with what you actually need - not just what everyone else needs from you.

You don’t need to be fixed.
You need to be witnessed.
You need space to feel.
You need tools that work in real life (ya know… with screaming kids and cold coffee).

You’re not too much. You’re just holding too much.
Let’s close a few tabs together—and find your way back to yourself.

Step 1: Schedule a Consult

We'll talk about what's really going on (no judgment). I'll help you figure out which support feels right.

Step 2: Book Your Initial Session

I'll send a follow-up email with crystal clear instructions (even for art phobics) about what to expect and what's needed for the creative work.

Step 3: Feel Lighter and More Like Yourself

Show up as yourself - crumbs, chaos, and all. Less guilt, more grace.

Feel like you've lost yourself somewhere between diaper changes and dinner + bedtime battles?

You're drowning in overwhelm, feeling invisible in your own life, and desperately trying not to repeat the parenting patterns you grew up with. The weight of it all is crushing - and you're definitely not alone in this mess.

I get it. The rage-mom moments. The guilt spirals. The bone-deep exhaustion of trying to be everything to everyone while disappearing yourself.

Through body-centred expressive art therapy, we'll dig into what you're really feeling (all the stuff you've been stuffing down). You'll move emotions, gain clarity, and finally exhale - without needing to become some zen parenting guru.

Ready to stop white-knuckling your way through motherhood? Let's close some of those mental tabs and help you feel like yourself again.

Start with a consult - no judgment, just real talk about what you actually need.

Free Creative Coping Skills!

Have questions about how to regulate? Try searching the blog + podcast. You’ll find resources, exercises, and so much more!

What others say about working with me:

  • ❤︎

    I’ve never felt comfortable expressing myself artistically, always held back by feelings of inadequacy. With Kayla’s guidance, I pushed through that discomfort and allowed myself to put my emotions on paper. In doing so, I’ve started to see myself with more clarity and compassion than ever before.

    M.B., mom to a seven year old and a baby

  • ❤︎

    As an anxious millennial mom with my brain always in overdrive, I never made space for myself. Working 1:1 with Kayla gave me exactly what I needed - her soothing conversations and art-making helped me feel seen and heard. Now, life feels lighter, and I’m making time for creativity instead of stressing about getting it right.

    A.P., mom to an 18month old

  • ❤︎

    Sharing with other moms who get it makes everything feel a little lighter - like we’re sharing the burden together. This workshop reminded me how much I need creativity in my week. I can’t wait to keep coming back and connecting with this amazing Motherload group!

    D.O., working mom of three

  • ❤︎

    I especially loved the guided meditation, the space to create a collage, and the chance to connect with other moms - it was exactly what I needed.

    N.M., mom of one highly sensitive daughter

  • ❤︎

    This workshop helped me reconnect with parts of myself I didn't even realize I'd lost - some I unintentionally let go of, others I intentionally numbed out. Kayla created a space where I could gently uncover them again, and I’m so excited to keep exploring with her!

    S.L., mom of three under five

  • ❤︎

    Because of my time with Kayla, I’m now taking more time to focus on my feelings and really process them. I also have more tools to help me do that.

    A.H., stay at home mom

Feel Like Yourself Again in Motherhood

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Feel Like Yourself Again in Motherhood ❁

Expressive art therapy, you will unearth your true self and experience a renewed sense of joy and purpose in motherhood.

Learn how creativity can help you heal, grow, and reconnect with yourself.

What Other Moms Are Saying

  • "Kayla’s 1:1 support helped me find grace and steadiness as a new mom, guiding me through overwhelm and exhaustion with creativity, meditation, and playfulness—showing me I’m strong enough to stand on my own, while still knowing when to ask for help."

    S.T., First-Time Mom

  • "Because of Motherload, I’ve learned the importance of slowing down, feeling my emotions, and realizing I’m not alone. The art therapy surprised me—it gave me clarity and understanding, and now I want to make guided meditation a regular part of my week and explore more art therapy."

    V.H., Mom of Two

  • "My favorite part was 'music for motherhood.' Kayla helped me use music to shift my mood during low points, and now intentional listening and playlists are part of my coping toolkit. Thank you for creating a safe space and guiding me toward creative solutions!"

    A.J., ADHD Mom

Take the Next Step Toward Reconnecting with Yourself

You don’t have to carry the mental load of motherhood alone. Whether you’re ready to explore Creative Counseling or join The Motherload Membership, I’m here to help you reclaim your sense of self and rediscover your creativity.