Counselling for moms in Leduc, Alberta and online across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Ontario.
The pressure to be a “good” mom is exhausting.
Feel lighter. Happier. Calmer. More like you again.
Yes, benefit coverage eligible, too!
Not in AB, SK OR ON, Canada? Let’s get you where you need to be!
You care deeply about being a good mom (of course you do, it’s so f*cking important and deeply serious).
You love your kids, and you're trying really hard to keep your sh*t together, but also haven't felt like yourself in a while (maybe a long while). You're doing everything. The school stuff, the appointment stuff, the "did anyone eat a vegetable today" stuff. You're keeping it together-ish. And still, at the end of the day, you're lying in bed running the highlight reel of the moments you lost your patience, felt underappreciated, and when you just wanted five minutes of not being needed. You wonder if this is just what motherhood is. You wonder if other moms feel this way or if it's just you. You wonder, honestly, if you're the problem.
You’re not the problem
(you aren't BTW, but you probably already know that on some level
- and knowing it doesn't make the guilt go away).
Who I work with
Moms who are tired of holding it together and ready to figure out how to cope and navigate the highs and lows of motherhood so that they can actually enjoy this more.
Specifically: moms who have lost their shit a time or two, feeling a little crispy, and drowning in guilt because they love their kids (their partner, their life) fiercely - but miss being and feeling like themselves.
If you've ever thought "I can never just chill the f*ck out" - genuinely, word for word - you're probably my person.
I work with moms who are trying really hard to be good moms, all the while feeling the weight of...
→ Mom guilt, rage, and burnout
→ The crushing mental load
→ The pressure to be a "good" mom
→ Breaking cycles, people pleasing, and complicated mother-daughter dynamics
Some of my clients are pregnant or postpartum. Some have toddlers. Some have kids in high school. Some are empty nesters. The age of your kids matters less than what you're carrying.
How counselling sessions work
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Start with a free 20-minute consult.
We talk about what’s feeling hard and how I can support you.
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First Session | 90 minutes | $275
We start where you are through conversation, creative tools, or both. Your first session is 90 minutes, with 60-minutes sessions after that.
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Ongoing Support (your choice)
We follow your lead and what you need. You decide if you want to continue weekly, bi-weekly, or as needed.
For AB, SK, and ON moms: Kayla direct bills to many major insurers via Telus eClaims, including:
Hi, I’m Kayla Huszar (pronounced whoo-zar)
Mom Guilt Therapist. ADHD mom of two. Feminist.
I came to this work the way most of us come to the work that matters - through my own mess.
After my kids were born, I went looking for support through the regular channels and mostly got dismissed. What actually helped was mindfulness and expressive arts therapy - which I was skeptical of, for the record. I'm now trained in it.
I'm also an ADHD mom, a solo parent half the time while my husband works away, and someone who has had to learn the hard way that being a good mom and being a whole person is more complicated than a 60 second reel can articulate.
I'm not above any of this. I'm in it too, just slightly further down the road.
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If you want someone to hand you a coping skills worksheet and send you on your way, I'm not that - and I'd rather tell you now than have you book a session and find out.
What I do is slower and a little stranger than that. We talk. We figure out what's actually going on(like the root cause), not just what's easiest to name. Sometimes that involves mindfulness, writing or drawing or other creative things that I will never make you do if you hate them.
You don't have to be creative. You don't have to have your thoughts organized before you get here. You just have to show up.
Expressive Art Therapy:
A little different on purpose.
Our work together is designed to get you out of your head (because you've been up there long enough) and back into feeling like yourself.
We use mindfulness, expressive arts, and body-based tools alongside real conversation to help you:
This isn't traditional therapy - and that's intentional.
→ Create a life you don’t have to fantasize about a hospital stay just to get a break from
→ Sit — and maybe even play (gasp) — without guilt nipping at your heels
→ Stop measuring your worth against a stranger’s highlight reel
→ Rest your way without feeling like you’re about to get in trouble for it
→ Set boundaries that actually stick, even when someone pushes back
→ Keep your sh*t together in the moments that matter
Maybe you’ve been on seven different therapy websites today
Most of them probably said something like "a warm, non-judgmental space to heal and thrive."
I know. I wrote those kinds of words once too.
What I want to say instead is: I have sat across from moms who were shaking with how much they were holding. Moms who came in convinced they were broken. Moms who had never once said out loud what they say to me in this space.
None of them were broken. Every single one of them already had what they needed - they just couldn't access it through the noise and the guilt and the sheer weight of doing it all.
That's what we work on.
If you're not ready today - that's totally ok.
I wonder what next week, next month, next year looks like for you. I'm curious what stays the same.
There's no shame here. It took me a long time of being stuck in the same f*cking cycle before I finally came across expressive arts therapy - and everything changed. And stayed changed.Here's what starts to shift:
→ You pause before reacting instead of snapping
→ The guilt doesn't consume you the way it used to
→ You feel more like yourself again (or at least closer to it)
→ Hard moments feel more doable
I can’t promise to remove all the hard, but I know with support the hard parts get easier.
answering your questions
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As a social worker, I care deeply about access. There's a difference between something being an investment - where you adjust your disposable income to make it work - and a hardship, where paying would mean choosing between this and rent or groceries.
The sliding scale is based on your annual household gross income. It runs on an honour system. You don't need to prove anything. The sliding scale applies to all clients - including those outside Canada.
Hourly rate by household income:
Up to $50,000 | $105 / hr
$51,000 - $75,000 | $125 / hr
$76,000 - $100,000 | $145 / hr
$101,000 - $150,000 | $195 / hr — standard rate
$151,000 - $200,000 | $245 / hr
$201,000 - $300,000 | $295 / hr
$301,000+ | $395 / hr
If you're unsure which tier applies to you, check your last year's income tax. The system works on trust.
If this is an investment for you - something you'd have to adjust your budget for, but you can - that's exactly what it's designed to be. If it would cause genuine hardship, let's talk.
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Reach out directly - by email or through the booking link on this page. We'll have a free 20-minute conversation to make sure I'm the right fit before you book anything.
Is virtual support effective?
Yes. Research consistently shows virtual support is as effective as in-person. It also means you can do this from your car in the driveway, your closet, the bathroom, the treadmill, a local park, or anywhere in the world.
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Sessions are paid through Jane via credit card or direct billing at the time of your appointment Jane. A receipt is provided after every session for insurance or tax purposes.
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It's not a matter of if I get it wrong - it's when. When that happens, I'll name it, take responsibility for the harm caused, and do my own learning without making that your job. You don't need to manage my feelings about my mistakes.
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Since the wellness industry can dance around everything without ever saying anything real - let me be direct: Black lives matter. Trans rights are human rights. Abortion is healthcare. Discrimination of any kind is not tolerated here - including but not limited to racism, xenophobia, sexism, fatphobia, antisemitism, and classism. If that's not a fit for you, that's okay. This practice is not the right place.
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Sick kiddo? Bad brain day? Burned it all down and fled to a cabin in the woods? Life with kids is unpredictable, and I get it. If you’re feeling better and just want to skip it, that’s allowed too. Being human shouldn’t be financially punitive.
There’s no late-cancellation fee, as long as you reach out — text or email is fine, even a one-liner. If late cancellations become a regular thing and this isn’t working for you, I’ll check in, and at that point I may need to charge a fee to the card on file. In ten years of practice, that’s never happened.
The one exception is no-shows. If I don’t hear from you at all, I’ll assume you’re in jail for murdering your husband, and I’ll bill your card before it can be cancelled. I’ll wait 24 hours for proof of life, because I want to know you’re okay (and might visit you in prison).
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A real conversation. I'll ask about what you're carrying, what you've already tried, and what you want to feel differently about. I'm direct - I won't spend the whole hour asking how that makes you feel. You don't need to come prepared. Just show up.
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Only if it's relevant - and sometimes it is. But we start with what's happening right now.
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Most people do at some point. There are tissues. It's fine.
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Yes. You don't have to be falling apart to deserve support. Many of my clients are functioning just fine on the outside - they're just exhausted and done with feeling this way.
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Your friend loves you and wants you to feel better immediately. I'm not trying to make you feel better immediately - I'm guiding you to move forward in a way that feels confident, calm, and sustainable.
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Many extended health plans cover Registered Social Worker services. For moms in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Ontario - check your plan for RSW coverage and confirm with your provider before booking. Kayla direct bills to many major insurers via Telus eClaims, so you may not need to pay upfront at all. RSW services may also be claimable on your health spending account and as a medical expense on your Canadian income tax return - check with your accountant on that one.