Perinatal Mental Health
There's a lot that comes with pregnancy, postpartum, and becoming a parent. Some of it is exciting and wonderful. Some of it is harder than you expected. And sometimes, it's a little bit of both.
Maybe you're feeling more anxious or down than usual, having intrusive thoughts that catch you off guard, or wondering why you don't quite feel like yourself. Maybe you're navigating fertility challenges, grieving a pregnancy loss, or trying to make sense of a difficult birth experience. Or maybe things are going pretty well, but you're finding that this stage of life brings up feelings, questions, or changes that you weren't prepared for.
You don't have to wait until things feel overwhelming to seek support. Therapy can offer space to talk openly, better understand what you're experiencing, and navigate these changes in a way that feels right for you.
What We Can Explore Together
Anxiety, depression, and feeling overwhelmed during pregnancy or postpartum
Intrusive thoughts, persistent worry, or difficulty relaxing
Changes in identity, relationships, and expectations after becoming a parent
Fertility challenges, pregnancy loss, and grief
Difficult or traumatic birth experiences
The pressure to feel happy or grateful when your experience is more complicated
How becoming a parent can bring up difficult memories or feelings about your own parents or childhood
Specialized Support for the Perinatal Period
I’m certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C), which means that I have completed specialized training focused on the emotional and mental health challenges that can arise during pregnancy, postpartum, and growing a family.
Combined with my broader experience as a therapist, this training helps me recognize and address the unique concerns that can sometimes be overlooked or misunderstood during this stage of life.
A Place to Start
Whether you're preparing for a new chapter, adjusting to life after birth, or working through something unexpected, you deserve support that meets you where you are.
If you're wondering whether therapy might be helpful, I'd love to connect. We can start with a free 15-minute consultation to talk about what you're looking for and see if we're a good fit.