Today we’d like to introduce you to Christen Reed.
Hi Christen , we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
I actually started my career working with preschoolers and their parents—which taught me a ton about early development, attachment, and how much pressure moms put on themselves to get it all right. I went to grad school in Nashville thinking I’d become a child play therapist, but somewhere along the way, I realized the person I really wanted to be sitting with was the mom.
After grad school, I joined a group practice that specialized in perinatal mental health, and that’s where I fell in love with reproductive grief work. Supporting women through infertility, pregnancy loss, TFMR, ectopic pregnancies, and other forms of reproductive loss felt like such a sacred space to hold. These are the stories people often don’t know how to talk about—let alone sit with—and I knew I wanted to be someone who could.
I’m a born-and-raised South Carolinian, and after several years away, I made the move back in 2023. Coming home felt like more than just a zip code change—it felt like a full-circle moment. I wanted to be closer to family, but I also felt deeply called to do this work here—in my home, where so many women are quietly carrying grief and don’t always have the spaces to name it.
It’s been really special to bring this work home. There’s something powerful about helping women untangle the “be polite, stay strong, don’t make anyone uncomfortable” messages we were raised with. I create space for the hard stuff—grief, rage, jealousy, relief, all of it. It’s a sacred space to hold, and I consider it the greatest honor of my work.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Absolutely not. Like most things that matter, it hasn’t been a smooth road—and I don’t trust anyone who says it has been. There have been plenty of ups and downs, moments of self-doubt, and seasons where I questioned if I was really cut out for this work. (Spoiler: I am. But imposter syndrome is loud sometimes.)
Building a business rooted in grief and reproductive mental health isn’t exactly light work. There have been days where I’ve carried my clients’ pain home with me, nights I’ve laid awake wondering if I said the right thing, and moments where the emotional weight of this work has felt heavy on my shoulders. And of course, being a solo business owner comes with its own rollercoaster—hello, taxes, tech issues, and learning everything the hard way.
But I always come back to the women I get to sit with. Their strength, vulnerability, and resilience keep me grounded in why I do this. And with each challenge, I’ve grown into a more present, more attuned, and more human therapist. The road’s been bumpy, yes—but it’s also led me exactly where I’m meant to be.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
I own a small private practice called Daylight Blooms Therapy here in the Mount Pleasant area.. I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist who specializes in reproductive mental health—which means I support women who are navigating infertility, pregnancy loss, ectopic pregnancy, TFMR, and the many emotional curveballs that can come with trying to grow a family. This is tender, nuanced, and often isolating stuff, and my goal is to help women feel less alone in it.
I’m known for being the kind of therapist who won’t just nod and ask, “how does that make you feel?” I’ll sit with you in the hard, help you make sense of the swirl, and gently challenge the unhelpful stories you’ve picked up along the way. I bring a blend of clinical expertise, real-talk honesty, and a deep reverence for the grief that so often lives in these experiences.
What sets me apart? I’m not afraid to talk about the messy stuff. The “nobody warned me” parts. The complicated feelings that come up when everyone around you seems to be moving on, and you’re just…not. I create a space where women feel seen, heard, and deeply validated—not rushed, not judged, and definitely not offered a silver lining.
Brand-wise, I’m most proud of how many women have told me, “I didn’t know therapy could feel like this.” That it feels human, comforting, and even a little empowering. My hope is that whether you work with me in therapy or just follow along on Instagram, you walk away feeling more connected to yourself and less alone in whatever season you’re in.
What are your plans for the future?
Right now, I’m mostly focused on continuing to do the work I love so deeply—sitting with women in the thick of their grief, helping them feel seen and supported, and holding space for the parts of their stories that often get overlooked. That will always be the heart of what I do.
That said…I’m also a bit of an overachiever, so yes—there are always plans brewing. I’ve been dreaming about offering support groups, and maybe even dipping my toe into the podcast world (we’ll see—no promises, but never say never).
I’m also really passionate about advocacy work—especially when it comes to reproductive rights and making sure women’s mental health is part of that conversation. So whether it’s one-on-one in my office or showing up in more public spaces, I’m committed to continuing to make room for these stories.
Big change or not, my plan is pretty simple: keep doing the work, keep showing up with my whole heart, and keep helping women feel a little less alone in whatever season they’re in.
Pricing:
- $200/session
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.daylightbloomstherapy.com
- Instagram: @daylightbloomstherapy
