Unfilteredtherapistmama

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Unfilteredtherapistmama LCSW & mom of 2 over 40 (12 year gap šŸ¤·ā€ā™€ļø) sharing unfiltered parenting truths as a licensed therapist -supprting mamas of kids with big feelings & meltdowns.

You're a busy, overwhelmed, maybe-a-little-perfectionist mama. You are struggling to manage all the various hats you were, take care of yourself all while helping your kiddo manage their emotions. You're googling symptoms at 10pm, walking on eggshells to avoid meltdowns, and wondering if you're doing more harm than good. You're doing everything to support your child with anxiety, fear, or big emotionsā€”but inside, you're running on fumes. Burnt out. Disconnected. Anxious about your anxious kid. I see you. And Iā€™ve been you. Iā€™m Cerissa Rhodesā€”LCSW, Regulated Parenting Coach, and homeschooling mama of a child with anxiety. I spent years trying to help my son by protecting him from every fear. Turns out? I was unintentionally feeding the anxiety. And while I was so focused on helping him, I ignored my own regulation, needs, and peace. Everything changed when I started with me. Now, I help busy, overwhelmed, and ambitious moms learn how to:
āœ… Calm their own nervous system first
āœ… Respond to anxious kids without feeding the fear
āœ… Set boundaries without guilt
āœ… Feel confident, connected, and in control

This isnā€™t about fixing your kid. Itā€™s about becoming the regulated, empowered mom you already areā€”just buried under the chaos.

šŸ‘‰ Ready to shift from survival mode to confidence and calm? Comment "read" and I'll send you the link to my free group for mamas that are busy, overwhelmed and highly ambitiousā€¦mamas that struggle with burnout and guilt all while raising kids with anxiety and other big emotions.

10/13/2026

ā€œThat just wouldnā€™t be allowed at my house.ā€ A simple statement from a well meaning friend spoken 6 years ago and it still stings. Even as a therapist when my kiddo was at the peak of his anxiety I felt isolated, exhausted, judgedā€¦ Trust and know, anxiety is NOT a behavior issues and itā€™s not your fault mama! Share your own story in the comments and as always follow along for moreā€¦

10/12/2026

Yā€™all as a mama and a therapist I NEVER want my kiddo scared or in a situation where they are getting hurt. So of course, this roped me right in. I didnā€™t identify this situation as his anxiety. I didnā€™t realize that by turning around and taking him home I was feeding that anxiety. I definitely didnā€™t realize I was sending him the message that he wasnā€™t brave enough, strong enough or capable enough to handle the situation. What I should have done, was validated the fear. Confidently shared that I knew he was safe and his teachers are there to ensure safety. Helped him to speak to the teachers about the hitting incident (this was a one off situation-NOT ongoing bullying which needs adult support). This would have sent the message that he was in fact strong enough, brave enough and capable enough. This overtime would decrease the anxiety THIS is what I teach mamas so they can learn how to help their kiddos manage their anxiety. If you need support comment anxiety. Follow, like and hit all the buttons to learn more!

10/12/2026

Empowering therapists private pay accelerator team meetup this weekend and I am sooooo freakin excited! Iā€™ll have the cutest baby there (or only baby šŸ¤”) and it is going to be epic! If you have ever wondered about Jessica and the Private pay accelerator programā€¦know this ā€œYES, it works! YES, it filled my practice with private pay clients and YES, it still works today!!!

10/12/2026

I mean itā€™s not that we donā€™t care as much as itā€™s all information. Itā€™s a fact. What we arenā€™t doing as judging (well thatā€™s not true SOMETIMES I am judging the adults & consequence). Kiddos arenā€™t in trouble when they come to therapy. We arenā€™t part of the punishment. As a therapist I do want to know what happened from their perception, the thoughts and feelings behind what happened. But no I am not upset or frustrated with your kiddo for getting suspended.

10/12/2026

Try this. How do you feel right now, without saying okay or tired? Most of us can't answer it fast, and I don't think it's because we don't care. We've been in go mode so long we forgot to check in. Drop how you are really feeling. I'm reading every one. And if you want help figuring out what's underneath it, come hang out with me. I am licensed therapist that coaches moms.

10/11/2026

B00bies are the NUMBER one needed item for baby travel! šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚

10/11/2026

They were offering a super discounted price to upgrade our longest flight home and I did the upgrade!!!! So if itā€™s rude af to fly first class with a 10mā€¦sorryā€¦but not too sorry! šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚

10/10/2026

You donā€™t need another task list or better executive functioning. Iā€™m not teaching meal planning for goal setting. The key is to stop people pleasing and start setting boundaries! When you start saying yes to the things you want more of and no to the things you donā€™t want in lifeā€¦sudden you have time for what you want! This is especially hard with our anxious kiddos who just want one more bedtime story, for you to wait with him just 5 min or wash your hands just 100x more. But itā€™s sucking your time.

10/10/2026

When you feel that urge, when your intuition is telling you something DO IT!!!! That is exactly how I became the first coach for the empowering therapists and I am so freakin thankful I did!!!

10/10/2026

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