Supporting Moms and Their Children Through Anxiety, Stress, and Life Transitions
Are you a new mom feeling exhausted, anxious, or unsure how to support your child? You're not alone. Many parents I work with want to feel calmer, more confident, and more capable of managing both their own stress and their child's emotional challenges. I specialize in helping moms regain balance, while also supporting preteens and teens navigating anxiety, depression, identity struggles, or big life changes.
Meet Ally
I'm Ally Yankauskas Swecker, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia. Over the years, I've worked in community-based services, residential treatment, and private practice, supporting children, teens, and families through a variety of challenges. I understand how overwhelming it can feel to care for a child while also managing your own mental health.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore challenges, learn tools to manage stress and emotions, and strengthen your family relationships. Together, we work toward feeling calmer, more capable, and more connected.
My therapy is guided by the L.O.V.E. framework, designed to support moms and their children in feeling calmer, confident, and more connected
The L.O.V.E. Approach
Learn
Together, we'll explore practical tools you can use right away, whether it's managing your own stress, responding to your child's big emotions, or navigating daily family challenges. Small changes can create big improvements in your day to day life.
what to expect
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, especially when you're already feeling overwhelmed. My goal is to make this process feel supportive, comfortable, and clear from the beginning.
Getting Started
We'll begin with a free 15 minute consultation to talk about what's going on, what you're hoping for, and whether we're a good fit. This is a chance for you to ask questions and feel confident moving forward.
Your First Session
In our first session, we'll take time to understand your concerns, whether that's your own stress as a mom, your child's challenges, or both. We'll explore what's been going on and begin identifying goals so you leave with a sense of direction and support.
Ongoing Sessions
Sessions are a space where you (or your child) can feel safe, heard, and understood, without judgment. I balance emotional support with practical tools, so you're not just talking about challenges, but also learning how to manage them in everyday life.