Kayla Sykes, PsyD Kayla Sykes, PsyD

Beyond Postpartum Depression: What No One Tells You About Becoming a Mother

Most people have heard of postpartum depression. But what about the anxiety that keeps you awake even when the baby is sleeping, the intrusive thoughts that terrify you, or the rage that comes out of nowhere? If motherhood doesn't feel the way you expected, there's probably nothing wrong with you. There's a lot wrong with how little we prepare women for what this transition actually involves.

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Kayla Sykes, PsyD Kayla Sykes, PsyD

Trauma Beyond the Obvious: Understanding the Experiences That Shaped You

When most people hear "trauma," they picture something catastrophic. But trauma also includes the experiences that don't make it into movies or headlines, the ones that quietly shaped how you move through the world. If you've been minimizing what you went through, this post is for you.

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Kayla Sykes, PsyD Kayla Sykes, PsyD

Anxious Attachment: Why You Love Hard and Worry Harder

You love hard and worry harder. A delayed text sends you spiraling. A shift in tone ruins your whole evening. Anxious attachment isn't neediness. It's a learned pattern, and understanding where it comes from is the first step toward changing it.

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