🌿 Pregnancy and Postpartum Support

Are you worried about how you are feeling?

You are not alone—and you are not doing anything wrong. Pregnancy and postpartum can be overwhelming, confusing, and emotional. Many parents struggle silently, unsure if what they’re feeling is “normal” or wondering if they are just not cut out for parenthood.

Let’s take a moment to name some of these feelings:

Common Thoughts & Feelings in Pregnancy and Postpartum:

  • Stressed and overwhelmed with parenting. Wondering if you made a huge mistake.

  • Disconnected from your baby.

  • Scared of your thoughts that your baby and partner would be better off without you.

  • Needing to check if your baby is breathing, and having a hard time falling asleep.

  • Feeling unlike yourself and questioning “Is this normal? Am I crazy?”

  • Compulsively internet searching about your baby.

  • Feeling ashamed to admit these thoughts and feelings.

  • Feeling alone.

What Are PMADs?

Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) include:

  • Prenatal and postpartum depression

  • Postpartum anxiety

  • Postpartum OCD

  • Postpartum PTSD

  • Postpartum psychosis

These are medical conditions, not personal failings.

PMADs affect 1 in 5 pregnant and postpartum birthing parents, and 1 in 10 non-birthing parents.
This is a common experience; you are not alone.
You are NOT crazy.
And most importantly—help is available, and treatment works.

🌱 What Can Therapy Do?

Therapy is a powerful tool for reclaiming your sense of self, connection, and strength. Through therapy, you can:

  • Learn coping tools and strategies to manage feelings of overwhelm, stress, and guilt.

  • Examine your learned beliefs and how those can lead to feeling stuck.

  • Develop self-compassion and build confidence in your abilities to become the parent you want to be.

  • Share your thoughts and feelings in a nonjudgmental space that validates your emotions and gives you space to breathe.

You don’t have to pretend everything’s okay. You don’t have to carry it alone.

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Clinical Expertise You Can Trust

I have specialized training to support:

  • Prenatal Depression and Anxiety

  • Postpartum Depression

  • Postpartum Anxiety

Additionally, I provide maintenance therapy for more complex experiences such as:

  • Postpartum OCD

  • Postpartum Psychosis

These conditions are treatable. With professional care and a personalized approach, you can feel like yourself again—or perhaps, discover a stronger, more compassionate version of you.

FAQs

What you can expect:

  • For the first session, you and the therapist will meet by video for 60 minutes. In this session, you will:

    • Get to know each other

    • Discuss your personal and emotional goals

    • Decide how often and how long to meet for future sessions

    You can bring your stories, your pain, your questions. The therapist will bring education, skills, and gentle guidance to support your healing journey.

  • There is no one-size-fits-all answer—therapy takes as long as it takes.
    You and your therapist will use the goals set in your first session as a guidepost to track your progress.

    Most clients see meaningful improvement within 3 to 6 months, though many continue longer or revisit therapy during different life transitions. You are always welcome to:

    • Set new goals

    • Explore new parts of your story

    • Take breaks and return as needed

    Your path is yours to define.

  • The therapist’s role is to create a nonjudgmental, safe, and supportive space where you can:

    • Share your thoughts and feelings

    • Receive evidence-based education and coping strategies

    • Explore your thoughts, behaviors, and beliefs

    • Consider alternative perspectives or reframes

    Together, you and your therapist will build a relationship rooted in trust, compassion, and personal growth.