A Mind-Body Sanctuary for Maternal Mental Health
COUNSELING, COACHING, AND YOGA FOR THE REPRODUCTIVE AND PARENTING JOURNEYS.
At pear Maternal Mind & Body in Virginia Beach, we hold space for mothers and families navigating pregnancy, postpartum, parenting, and beyond with professional, specialized support for the mind, body, and soul.
Motherhood Isn’t Supposed to Feel So Heavy
You’re strong, brilliant, and capable…yet this season feels harder than you imagined. Anxiety, overwhelm, or the quiet ache of depression may have crept in, leaving you questioning yourself. At pear, we know you’re not broken. These shifts are part of the journey, and with the right support, they can become opportunities for growth and healing.
WHAT WE OFFER
Mind-Body Services in Virginia Beach
COUNSELING
Counseling at pear uses Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to support women experiencing Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs). For other conditions, including traumatic birth experiences and other trauma related conditions, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used and sometimes in combination with the above therapies.
EMDR intensives are available. Learn more here.
COACHING
Not everyone wants or needs a clinical diagnosis. Coaching at pear offers a trauma-informed, holistic path for navigating identity shifts, burnout, or big transitions. It’s high-quality mental health support grounded in clarity, care, and your own inner wisdom
YOGA
Our prenatal, postpartum, and woman-centered Yoga classes are designed to restore balance, reconnect you to your body, and create community without pressure or performance. From Family Yoga classes to Motherhood Meditation and Yoga Flows, each class is a space to move, breathe, and find stillness for your soul.
What’s Happening at pear
Workshops, Yoga series, and community events to support you through every season of motherhood. Check our event calendar or follow along on Instagram for the latest happenings.
WHAT THE MAMAS ARE SAYING
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As a busy mom and woman it’s a magical space where I am seen, heard and healed.
pear Maternal Mind & Body is a place I find sanctuary. Jessica makes sure to check in on me as a whole and I get space to be heard. I always leave calm and feeling good, physically and mentally.
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Jessica helped me at a very low point in my life as a mother, wife, and business owner.
I was truly struggling, juggling all of the different hats I wear. She taught me a) how to breathe and b) to put myself first. You cannot be a good mother and partner if you aren’t happy within! I love how we talk, do yoga and meditation in one session. She truly has a huge place in my heart!!
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I can’t say enough about Jessica Hughes and the space and community she has created.
She is the wisdom and compassion I never knew I needed. She has taught me how to communicate, create healthy boundaries, be kind to and always return to back to myself.
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Jessica has been a true light in my prenatal and postpartum journey
…offering guidance, compassion, and unwavering support over the past year. Her expertise and care has been life-changing, and I’m deeply grateful for the strength and healing I’ve gained through our work together.
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I’d seen a lot of therapists over the years, but Jessica was the one who truly changed the course of my life.
She listened deeply, challenged me in the best ways, and held space that helped me see new paths I never thought were there. If you’re on the fence, take the leap and book with her. It was so worth it.
Meet Jessica
JESSICA HUGHES, LCSW, E-RYT 500, RPYT
Jessica is the founder of pear, a licensed psychotherapist specializing in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs), EMDR-trained trauma counselor, and registered prenatal Yoga teacher with over two decades of experience supporting women, children, and families.
After walking through her own postpartum depression and anxiety, she envisioned a place where women could receive the care she once longed for…clinical expertise blended with compassion, Yoga, and soul-centered support. pear is the realization of that vision.
becoming golden.
FROM THE JOURNAL
Insights, reflections, and resources for your reproductive and parenting journey.
pear is More Than a Practice. We’re a Movement.
pear partners with midwives, chiropractors, physical therapists, and community advocacy groups to improve maternal care from the ground up. From community collaborations to national advocacy for paid family leave and maternal mental health equity, we believe change happens both in the healing room and on Capitol Hill.
IT’S TIME TO BEGIN AGAIN
Motherhood doesn’t have to mean survival mode. With the right support, this season can be healing, grounding, and golden.
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