You might be here because you’re navigating…

Fertility or infertility
The emotional weight of trying to conceive — hope, disappointment, uncertainty, and the quiet grief that can accompany this season.

Pregnancy
The physical and psychological shifts that come with carrying new life, including anxiety, identity changes, or fear of the unknown.

Postpartum (0–12 months)
Overwhelm, mood changes, intrusive thoughts, sleep deprivation, or the disorienting transition into caring for a newborn while trying to care for yourself.

The adjustment to motherhood
The invisible mental load, shifting roles, and the loss — or expansion — of identity that often accompanies becoming a parent.

Identity changes since having children
Feeling disconnected from who you were, unsure of who you’re becoming, or stretched thin between competing roles.

Anxiety or depression
Racing thoughts, persistent worry, irritability, numbness, or the quiet heaviness that’s hard to explain but difficult to carry alone.

Burnout and overwhelm
Functioning well on the outside while internally feeling exhausted, depleted, or constantly “on.”

Relationship stress
Tension with a partner, communication breakdowns, resentment, or feeling more like roommates than a team.

Loss or grief
Pregnancy loss, identity loss, relational shifts, or life changes that deserve space to be processed with care.

Life transitions
Returning to work, career shifts, moves, changes in family structure, or any season that feels destabilizing.

Many of the women we work with are high-functioning and self-aware. They are capable, thoughtful, and deeply invested in their families — yet internally stretched thin.

They aren’t looking for surface-level coping strategies. They’re ready for meaningful therapeutic work that helps them integrate who they are with who they are becoming.

Our work is trauma-informed, attachment-aware, and relationally grounded. We integrate evidence-based modalities with nervous system-informed interventions to support sustainable growth.

Sessions are conducted virtually, allowing for flexible and accessible care.

We are currently a self-pay practice while completing insurance credentialing. We intend to accept major insurance panels upon credentialing completion.

We offer individual virtual therapy for women seeking support with anxiety, burnout, life transitions, identity shifts, and relational dynamics.

If you are interested in working with us, please reach out above. We will respond with availability and next steps.

We are currently interviewing licensed therapists specializing in women’s and maternal mental health.

The Becoming Therapy Collective is intentionally building:

• Sustainable caseloads
• A boutique client experience
• A values-driven practice culture
• Long-term professional stability

We provide administrative, marketing, and billing support so clinicians can focus on high-quality care.

If you are interested in joining our collective, we welcome you to reach out.

Michelle Lima (Forni) is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and the co-owner and founder of Beyond Being Inc., the parent company of The Becoming Therapy Collective. With nearly a decade of experience in the mental health field, Michelle is deeply committed to supporting women as they navigate life transitions, deepen self-awareness, and reconnect with themselves in meaningful ways.

Michelle earned her Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Adelphi University. Throughout her career, she has worked extensively with women experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, and the emotional shifts that can occur during major life stages such as pregnancy, postpartum, and early motherhood.

Her therapeutic style is holistic and person-centered, grounded in the belief that healing happens when individuals feel truly seen, heard, and supported. Michelle is especially passionate about working with people who are on a path of self-reflection and personal growth, those who are striving not only to evolve, but also to develop greater compassion and understanding toward themselves.

In addition to her clinical work, Michelle is also a contributing author featured in the children’s book Brave Kids Vol. 3, which reflects her broader passion for emotional resilience and supporting families in building strong emotional foundations.

Michelle helped create Beyond Being Inc. and The Becoming Therapy Collective out of a desire to build a space where women can access thoughtful, compassionate support during some of life’s most transformative seasons. Her vision is to create a practice that supports not only symptom relief, but deeper personal growth and reconnection.

Outside of her professional work, Michelle is a mom of two who enjoys traveling, exploring new restaurants, and staying active. She loves lifting weights, practicing yoga and Pilates, and finding balance between her work and family life.

Michelle provides virtual therapy sessions for women across Massachusetts.

Monica is a licensed psychotherapist and the co-owner and founder of Beyond Being Inc., the parent company of The Becoming Therapy Collective. With more than 15 years of experience in the mental health field, she brings a broad and integrative perspective to supporting individuals through life transitions, relational challenges, and the identity shifts that often accompany adulthood and parenthood.

Monica earned her Master’s Degree in Marriage & Family Therapy. Throughout her career, she has worked across a variety of clinical settings, including trauma treatment with children, acute behavioral health care, substance use treatment for adults, and therapy with couples, families, veterans, and law enforcement professionals. While this diverse background shaped her clinical lens, the work that feels most aligned today is supporting women and mothers navigating the emotional complexities of pregnancy, parenting, and relationship changes after children.

Her therapeutic approach is relational and insight-oriented, grounded in the belief that meaningful change occurs when people reconnect with their authentic selves. She is especially passionate about helping women move beyond survival mode and into a more intentional way of living, one where their choices, relationships, and lives reflect what truly matters to them.

Her interest in personal growth and intentional living led her to pursue certification as a life coach, an experience that was both professionally and personally meaningful. This training expanded her ability to help women cultivate clarity, confidence, and alignment as they move toward the life and relationships they desire.

As co-founder of Beyond Being Inc. and The Becoming Therapy Collective, Monica helped create a space where women can receive thoughtful, meaningful support during some of the most transformative seasons of their lives. Her vision is to foster a practice that honors both emotional healing and personal evolution, where women are supported not only in feeling better, but in becoming more fully themselves.

Outside of her professional work, Monica enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and embracing experiences that bring joy, connection, and adventure. She believes deeply in living life with intention, the same philosophy she encourages in the women she works with.

Monica provides virtual therapy sessions for women across Massachusetts.