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Portrait of Erica Djossa

Founder & CEO

Erica Djossa

MA, RP · Registered Psychotherapist · Founder & CEO of Momwell

Erica Djossa is the CEO and founder of Momwell, and a registered psychotherapist specializing in maternal mental health with over a decade of experience. As a mother of three rambunctious young boys, Erica understands first-hand the challenges of motherhood. Perfectionism, pressure, and loss of identity fueled her battle with postpartum depression, and she realized how difficult it is to seek care. She founded Momwell to set a standard of care for providers and ensure mom-centred specialized mental health support at any stage of motherhood.

Her Story

From breakdown to breakthrough

Momwell was founded by registered psychotherapist Erica Djossa, MA, RP. Like so many moms, Erica entered motherhood assuming her “maternal instinct” would guide her through any challenges she faced. She had no idea it would be so lonely, isolating, and overwhelming.

She found herself struggling with identity loss, the mental load of motherhood, and the pressure to be perfect. Eventually, she had a breakdown that turned out to be a breakthrough: a moment where she realized that she was suffering from postpartum depression.

But when she sought help, she was dismissed by doctors who assured her that she just needed more rest. Frustrated, Erica pushed to be taken seriously, and finally got the care she needed.

Through that experience, Erica realized that moms deserved more. This gave birth to Momwell: a place for moms to seek support at every moment of their journey.

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The Book

Releasing the Mother Load: How to Carry Less and Enjoy Motherhood More

Sounds True

From a sought-after maternal mental health specialist comes an empowering guide to easing cognitive labor and unlearning intensive mothering expectations.

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The Podcast

The Momwell Podcast

Formerly Happy as a Mother

The Momwell Podcast is hosted by Erica Djossa, MA. We tackle the biggest issues moms face, including the mental load of motherhood, Mom Rage, postpartum mental health, and more. Listen now!