Pregnancy & Postpartum Therapy
From pregnancy and postpartum to fertility challenges, birth trauma, and pregnancy loss, you deserve compassionate support through every stage of your journey. Together, we'll create a space where you can process your experiences, build practical coping skills, and move forward with greater confidence and hope.
What is Perinatal Mental Health?
Perinatal mental health refers to emotional well-being during pregnancy and the postpartum period (the first year after birth).
This time often includes significant changes—physically, emotionally, and relationally. Even when a pregnancy is planned and wanted, it’s common to experience:
Anxiety or constant worry
Mood changes or irritability
Feeling overwhelmed or unsure of yourself
Shifts in identity and relationships
Difficulty adjusting to the transition into motherhood
Perinatal mental health support focuses on helping you navigate these changes with compassion and practical tools.
Signs You May Benefit from Support-
You don’t have to wait until things feel “severe” to reach out. Therapy can be helpful if you’re experiencing:
Persistent anxiety, racing thoughts, or intrusive thoughts
Feeling overwhelmed, on edge, or unable to relax
Low mood, sadness, or loss of interest in things you used to enjoy
Difficulty bonding with your baby or feeling disconnected
Guilt, self-doubt, or feeling like you’re “not doing it right”
Changes in sleep or appetite beyond what feels manageable
Increased irritability or emotional reactivity
Feeling isolated or unsupported
If any of this resonates, you’re not alone—and support can make a meaningful difference.
You're Not Alone
The experiences below reflect the thoughts and feelings many mothers have shared while navigating pregnancy and postpartum mental health challenges. If you recognize yourself in these words, know that you're not alone—and support is available.
"Everyone asked how I was doing and I kept saying 'tired.' That wasn't a lie, but it wasn't the whole truth either. The truth was I couldn't remember what it felt like to want to be awake."
"Nobody mentioned that it can show up as rage. Not just frustration. Not irritability. Rage — the kind that flares without warning, that feels completely disproportionate, and that you're too ashamed to tell anyone about.”
"People kept saying 'enjoy every moment.' I couldn't enjoy any moment. I didn't know what was wrong with me."
Working with a PMH-C Therapist
As a therapist with a Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International, I have specialized training in supporting individuals during pregnancy and postpartum.
This means I understand:
The unique emotional and hormonal shifts of this stage
The difference between “typical adjustment” and when additional support is needed
How to work with anxiety, depression, and intrusive thoughts in a perinatal context
The complexities of identity, relationships, and expectations in early parenthood
