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.

Pregnancy is more than preparing for birth—it’s a powerful window for building emotional awareness and support that can carry into postpartum. In this post, a postpartum therapist in Denver shares compassionate insights on how physical symptoms, emotional patterns, and identity shifts during pregnancy can offer clues about what support may be needed after birth.

Perfectionism often shows up as overthinking, people-pleasing, or never feeling “good enough”—especially during big transitions like motherhood or career changes. In this post, a therapist in Denver explores how perfectionism develops, why it persists into adulthood, and how approaches like Internal Family Systems (IFS) and art therapy can help you meet this part of yourself with curiosity and compassion.

Art therapy offers overwhelmed moms more than just a creative outlet—it opens the door to emotional clarity, self-connection, and gentle healing. Learn how real moms have used art therapy to find relief from perfectionism, identity loss, and the invisible load of motherhood.