Pregnancy

and Postpartum Therapy

Support for emotional changes, identity shifts, and mental health during pregnancy and early parenthood.

"We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty." — Maya Angelou

Therapy During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is often painted as a season of pure joy, but the reality is frequently much more complex. It can include major physical changes, hormone fluctuations, and emotional rollercoasters.

We support parents-to-be navigating:

  • Prenatal Anxiety: Excessive worry about the health of the baby, the birth, or the future.

  • Unique Journeys: Support for those navigating surrogacy, adoption, or pregnancy after infertility.

  • Childbirth Fears: Working through Tokophobia (fear of childbirth) or past medical trauma.

  • Intrusive Thoughts: Scary or unwanted thoughts that feel difficult to control.

  • Relationship Changes: Preparing your relationship for the transition from partners to parents.

Pregnant person receiving emotional support during pregnancy therapy

Postpartum Support & Recovery

The "fourth trimester" brings countless adjustments. If you don't feel like yourself, you are not alone. Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) are the number one complication of childbirth, and they are treatable.

We provide evidence-based treatment for:

  • Postpartum Depression (PPD): Feeling numb, disconnected, or overwhelmingly sad.

  • Postpartum Anxiety (PPA): Inability to sleep, racing thoughts, or constant panic.

  • Postpartum Rage: Sudden irritability or intense anger that feels out of character.

  • Bonding & Feeding: Stress associated with breastfeeding/feeding or difficulty feeling connected to your baby.

  • Identity Loss: Grieving your old life while adjusting to the caregiving role.

Postpartum therapy supporting emotional wellbeing after childbirth

Perinatal Mental Health

Perinatal Depression

  • Feelings of anger & irritability.

  • Lack of interest in the baby.

  • Appetite and sleep disturbance.

  • Crying and sadness.

  • Feelings of guilt, shame, and hopelessness.

  • Loss of interest or pleasure in the things you used to enjoy.

  • Possible thoughts of harming the baby or yourself.

Perinatal OCD

  • Intrusive thoughts about harm coming to the baby or yourself (without the desire to act on them).

  • Compulsions (repetitive behaviors to reduce anxiety).

  • A sense of horror about the obsessions.

  • Fear of being left alone with the infant.

  • Hypervigilance in protecting the infant.

Perinatal Anxiety

  • Constant worry.

  • Feeling that something bad is going to happen.

  • Racing thoughts.

  • Disturbances in sleep & appetite.

  • Inability to sit still.

  • Physical symptoms: Dizziness, hot flashes, nausea, or physical tension.

Postpartum Psychosis

A rare illness occurring in 1 out of 1,000 births. It usually begins within the first 2 weeks postpartum. Psychosis includes a “break with reality” and is a mental health emergency requiring immediate medical assistance.

  • Delusions (strange beliefs).

  • Hallucinations (seeing or hearing things).

  • Paranoia.

  • Rapid mood swings.

  • Feeling very irritated or agitated.

Babies Are Welcome Here

Please remember: Pre-crawling babies are always welcome in our sessions (in-person or virtual). You do not need to find childcare to get the support you deserve.

You don't have to do this alone.

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