The holidays can be joyful, but they can also bring stress and overwhelm. As a holistic therapist in Denver, I help women and moms navigate the tension between winter’s natural slowing and the season’s demands.

This post explores mind-body-spirit practices to stay grounded, present, and connected, including mindfulness, somatic grounding, and small rituals. Learn how to honor your inner rhythm while still showing up during the season, and discover gentle strategies to reduce stress and feel more like yourself this holiday season.

This blog post explores why the holiday season intensifies overwhelm for moms and how societal pressure fuels the “perfect mother” myth. Written by a postpartum therapist in Denver, it offers compassionate insight into emotional load and increasing demands placed on mothers during the holiday season, and practical ways to feel more supported, grounded, and connected to yourself through the holidays and beyond.

Pregnancy and postpartum deserve more than checklists and medical appointments—they deserve space for emotional tending, identity exploration, and support rooted in real connection. This blog post is an invitation to embrace pregnancy and postpartum with more compassion, grounding, and choice.

Most parents prepare for birth, but few prepare for what comes after. Postpartum can be an isolating, transformative season that reshapes identity, relationships, and daily life. As a postpartum therapist in Denver, I explore why preparing for this transition matters, what modern motherhood really looks like, and how building community and awareness before baby arrives can make all the difference.

When I became a first-time mom in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, I felt untethered, isolated, and overwhelmed. It wasn’t until I began slowing down—returning to art, presence, and in-person community—that I found my way home to myself. For me, slowing down became a sacred practice: a way to reconnect mind, body, and spirit. As an art therapist in Denver, I’ve seen how this practice can open space for healing, creativity, and deeper connection.

Motherhood is full of seasons and transitions. This post explores how healthy separation can actually strengthen attachment, and offers gentle art therapy tools to help you navigate back-to-school shifts and other transitions with more ease and resilience.

Motherhood can feel like it takes every ounce of your energy, leaving little space for the creative spark you once knew. But what if creativity could be found in the small, ordinary moments of your day? As a postpartum therapist in Denver, I help moms see how simple practices can bring joy, presence, and a deeper connection back to themselves.

Feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or like you're just going through the motions? In this post, Denver-based art therapist Leanne Morton explores what it really means to live a holistic life—one that nurtures your mind, body, and spirit. Learn how creative expression can support your emotional well-being, why so many of us feel fragmented (and why it’s not your fault), and how to take gentle steps toward healing. Whether you're new to holistic living or simply craving a deeper connection with yourself, this guide offers meaningful insight and grounded support from a trauma-informed art therapist in Denver.

What is art therapy, and how does it actually work? If you’ve ever felt unsure about whether art therapy is for you—or assumed it’s only for kids—you’re not alone. As an art therapist in Denver, I often hear the same questions from people who are curious but hesitant. In this post, I’m answering the top 5 most common questions I get about art therapy. This guide will help you better understand what art therapy is (and isn’t), and how it can gently support your healing journey.

Art journaling is more than just a creative outlet—it’s a powerful self-care ritual that can support emotional healing, regulate the nervous system, and help you reconnect with yourself. You don’t need to be an artist to begin. In fact, that’s the point—your art journal is a space to be imperfect, messy, and honest. Keep reading to explore beginner-friendly prompts, recommended materials, and tips to make art journaling a meaningful part of your self-care practice.