For Moms
Mom Rage
The snap surprises you. The guilt stays longer. We can talk about both.
Who This Is For
When your reaction feels bigger than the moment
You hear yourself shout over a spilled drink and barely recognize your voice. Later, you replay it while everyone else sleeps. You may be scared that this moment says something permanent about you.
I work with moms who are worn down by demands that keep arriving. I am a mother of four and a licensed social worker. I want to understand what happened before the snap, not just the words you regret afterward.
What We Work On
What builds before the snap
- 01
Depletion
Missed meals, broken sleep and constant interruptions can leave little room for another request. We look at that load without excusing harmful behavior.
- 02
Guilt afterward
Regret can turn into calling yourself a bad mom. I help separate taking responsibility from attacking your whole character.
- 03
Repair and support
We can discuss a clear apology, boundaries and who could take over when you need a pause. Your child does not need to manage your feelings.
How I Work
A pause before the next response
CBT
With CBT, we examine the story that one outburst proves you are a bad mom. We look at what is true, what needs repair and what that harsh judgment leaves out.
DBT
DBT skills help us notice a spike early and practice a pause. That might mean slowing your breathing or asking another trusted adult to take over while your children remain safe.
What Sessions Look Like
Time to unpack the whole evening
- Where
- Virtual, from anywhere in New York State
- Length
- 45 to 50 minutes
- When
- Day, evening and weekend times
We can begin with one recent moment and trace the demands around it. Video lets us meet from a private room without another trip. I ask what support is realistic, rather than adding a long calming routine to an already full day.
Anger may signal that you have reached your limit. It is not a verdict on your character.
What Can Shift
- Recognizing a warning sign before your voice rises.
- Asking for relief before you reach the end of your patience.
- Taking responsibility without a night of self-criticism.
These are hopes we work toward together, not guarantees.
For Moms
A Tuesday that might sound familiar
The moment before
Dinner is late, someone cannot find a shoe and another message arrives. The dropped cup is the final demand, not the whole story. I ask about the hours leading up to it.
The moment after
We can plan what to say once you are steadier. Repair matters, and so does changing the conditions that keep pushing you past your limits.
If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988, or call 911.
Fees in Brief
$175
Individual therapy, 45 to 50 minutes
Individual sessions are $175. A free 20 to 30 minute consultation lets us discuss anger, privacy and whether my work fits. I am not an emergency service.
All sessions are private pay. Superbills available for out-of-network reimbursement. I am in network with Northwell Direct.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is mom rage a diagnosis?
What if I fear hurting someone?
Can I talk about something I regret?
Bring the moment you keep replaying.
A free consultation can help us decide how to begin talking about it.