Carolyn Wagner

Carolyn is a Chicago-area therapist at the Wilmette Counseling Center, specializing in maternal mental health, and founder of The Calm Mama Method. She believes mothers are world changers, and our future depends on supporting them as they do their sacred work. She enjoys traveling, eating and spending time with her husband and three young children.

Mental Health

10 essential ways new moms can support their mental health

The most important thing? To remember that this is just one season of your life.

Parenting

Why ‘lazy parenting’ is actually a recipe for happy families

Turns out it's not lazy at all.

Health & Wellness

Mothering during coronavirus is the ultimate test—but you’re already succeeding

Mama, you were made for this moment.

Life

How to find the best therapist for you (and what to expect)

Here are some of the most asked questions about therapy.

Life

What is infant avoidant attachment? What parents need to know

A person’s attachment style can change over time and repair is almost ALWAYS possible.

Life

Postpartum insomnia is real—and here’s what you can do about it

Yes, you're going to be tired—but you don't have to be THIS tired.

Fourth Trimester

We need to talk about postpartum rage—and why it happens

The kind that sneaks up on you and before you know it, you are exploding.

Life

The top 10 myths about the mental health of new moms

2. “I can’t take any medication until I’m no longer pregnant/nursing.”

Relationships

Why some moms feel ‘touched out’—and how to fix it

I couldn’t take a single second more of anyone being in physical contact with me. I was touched out.

Life

How your birth story can empower other pregnant mamas

“It was the hardest thing I’ve ever done, but I did it.”

Life

Getting your body ‘back’—and other new mom expectations you can just ignore

Mama, it’s all ok.

Life

After baby’s born, here’s how to get the help you need from your partner

Don’t underestimate the power of the little things.