About
Hi! I’m Kate
Author, Thought-Leader, Maternal Mental Heath Advocate, Coach & Consultant
My Philosophy
Motherhood is one of the most profound transitions a woman will ever experience. It can awaken deep love and purpose—but it can also bring uncertainty, self-doubt, and anxiety, especially in the postpartum period. I’ve walked both paths myself, and I know how disorienting it can feel when the tools that once worked so well in your career, relationships, or personal growth suddenly stop working in motherhood.
Many high achieving women are used to solving problems, setting goals, and getting results. But in early motherhood, those same strengths can backfire—fueling overthinking, perfectionism, and a constant sense of “not doing enough.” This is where postpartum anxiety often takes root: in the mind of a capable, caring mother who’s simply trying to do everything right.
My work is devoted to helping women like you find calm, confidence, and connection in the midst of this change. Through neuroscience-based, attachment-informed coaching, I guide you to understand your nervous system, regulate anxiety, and reconnect with your innate wisdom as a mother.
Because the truth is—you already know what your child needs. You just need the tools and support to feel safe and steady enough to access that wisdom.
When mothers feel calm and confident, their children thrive. And when you learn to calm your own system, you create the emotional foundation for your entire family’s well-being.
My Background
I’m Kate Kripke, LCSW, PMH-C—founder of the Calm Connection System™ and a passionate advocate for mothers learning to thrive in both life and motherhood.
For more than two decades, I’ve supported women through the most important transitions of their lives. I founded the Postpartum Wellness Center of Boulder in 2007 (now the Parent and Family Wellness Center) and served as its Founding Director and Senior Psychotherapist for over 15 years. In that role, I built one of Colorado’s most trusted hubs for perinatal mental health, ensuring women and families had access to expert, compassionate care.
Today, my work extends nationally and internationally, guiding mothers through coaching, teaching, and consulting. I specialize in supporting women who are struggling with postpartum and onanxiety in early motherhood—those who love their babies deeply yet feel constantly on edge, uncertain, or overwhelmed. Postpartum anxiety can make even ordinary moments feel heavy, filling your mind with worry and your body with tension. I help mothers understand what’s happening in their nervous systems, calm the constant mental noise, and reconnect with a sense of steadiness and trust in themselves. When a mother feels grounded and safe, she can respond—not react—and both she and her child begin to thrive in that calm connection.
I also work at the vital intersection of maternal and child mental health. Research is clear: when mothers are well, children thrive. By helping women regulate their nervous systems, release patterns of overwhelm, and cultivate calm and connection, I support both maternal resilience and the development of secure, emotionally healthy children. Flourishing mothers lead to flourishing children—and that ripple effect extends to families, communities, and the world.
My background includes a BA in Sociology from the University of Colorado at Boulder, a Master’s in Clinical Social Work from Smith College, and advanced training in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. I’ve served on state and national task forces, including the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s Pregnancy-Related Depression State Advisory Committee, and I am certified by Postpartum Support International as a Perinatal Mental Health Counselor.
While I believe deeply in the importance of early support, I also know it is never too late. Whether you are a brand-new mom with a fussy baby, a career-driven mother navigating guilt and overwhelm, or a parent of teens seeking deeper connection, my work is about creating lasting mental wellbeing and relational strength through every phase of motherhood.
On a personal note: my own joy is found in hiking the Colorado trails with my dog Darwin, dancing in the kitchen with my daughters (despite their eye-rolls), swapping stories with friends, planning adventures with my husband, and starting my mornings with writing and meditation.
Kate Kripke is exceptional. She combines compassion with research-based cognitive behavioral therapy [and other therapeutic techniques]. Through her practice and unwavering support, moms learn to take a breath and to feel their emotions. She is exactly what you want in a therapist —intelligent and kind—creating a safe space to grow not only as a parent but as an individual.
— Susanne, Mom of two