Talk 1-on-1 with a Peer Specialist About First-time parent
Peer Specialists for first time parent offer private 1-on-1 sessions with someone who has lived experience, so you can talk openly, feel understood, and move forward at your own pace.
Specialists available to book by the session.
Talk privately with a trained Peer Specialist
Want more focused support around family & parenthood? These Specialists offer 1-on-1 conversations shaped by lived experience.
Kaitlin Weigle
Broad lived experience & passionate about helping. CPSS.
Jonathan Tucker
Grounded support for real life and recovery.
Shaera H.
Experienced peer support for emotional clarity. MHPS.
Shawnti Refuge
I help you get honest with yourself and unstuck
Izzy
As a daughter of a narcissistic mother and someone who has endured religious trauma, I want you to know this first: you are not alone. I was born and raised in Pakistan and have navigated my own journey through anxiety, CPTSD, depression, and dyslexia. For a long time, I carried guilt, confusion, and the quiet feeling of never being fully seen. Therapy was a meaningful and supportive part of my healing, and I’m grateful for the clarity it provided. Over time, I also began attending peer support groups, where I experienced something deeply transformative, being witnessed by others who showed up vulnerably and met me as an equal. That sense of shared humanity shifted my healing in profound ways. I originally trained and worked as a medical doctor, but I came to understand that my heart was in creating spaces centered on connection, presence, and lived experience.
Understanding first-time parent
Becoming a first-time parent brings joy and excitement — but also confusion, exhaustion, and self-doubt. The pressure to “get it right” can be overwhelming, especially without a strong support system. Peer support creates a village of understanding voices. In these sessions, first-time parents can share their questions, worries, and wins, learning from others who have walked the same path. It’s a place to feel seen, reassured, and supported in the journey of parenthood.
How a Peer Specialist helps with first-time parent
A Peer Specialist helps with first time parent by meeting you 1-on-1 in a private, nonjudgmental session. Family and caregiving pressure can feel isolating, and talking with someone who has carried a similar load can make the weight easier to put into words.
What a first-time parent specialist session often covers
- First Time Parent inside your family life or caregiving situation
- The emotional load, identity shifts, and guilt that rarely get voiced out loud
- Practical support, boundaries, and how to steady your day-to-day
- What helped your specialist feel more resourced and less alone
Who these specialists may help
- People currently navigating first time parent in family or parenting life
- Parents, caregivers, and loved ones carrying the emotional or practical strain
- Anyone who wants a private session with someone who understands the context firsthand
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These topics often connect with first-time parent and may lead you to another specialist who fits what you are navigating.
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