Perinatal & Maternal Mental Health Therapy
Support during the fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and the early parenthood periods.
Perinatal and maternal mental health therapy supports women during fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood periods. This time can bring profound emotional, physical, relational, and identity changes, often alongside pressure to feel grateful or “handle it all.”
This form of therapy recognizes that emotional challenges during pregnancy and after birth are common, real, and treatable. Rather than pathologizing your experience, therapy focuses on understanding what you’re going through, reducing distress, and helping you feel more grounded, supported, and like yourself again.
Helpful for:
Postpartum Anxiety
Persistent worry or fear about your baby or parenting decisions
Racing thoughts, restlessness, or difficulty sleeping
Intrusive or unwanted thoughts that feel distressing or alarming
Feeling constantly “on edge” or unable to relax
Birth Trauma
Distress related to a difficult, unexpected, or medicalized birth
Replaying aspects of the birth experience
Feelings of fear, helplessness, or lack of control
Unresolved emotions wanting to be addressed before another pregnancy
Infertility & Reproductive Challenges
Emotional strain related to infertility or treatment decisions
Grief, anger, uncertainty, or loss of control
Stress related to timelines, expectations, and medical interventions
Postpartum Depression
Ongoing sadness, numbness, or emotional disconnection
Irritability, guilt, or shame
Low energy, difficulty completing daily tasks, or loss of interest
Feeling unlike yourself or disconnected from your previous identity
Pregnancy & Infant Loss
Miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal loss, or traumatic pregnancy outcomes
Grief that feels isolating or misunderstood
Navigating future family decisions after loss
Holding grief alongside daily responsibilities
Identity Shifts
Feeling overwhelmed by caregiving responsibilities
Struggle with changes in relationships, work, or sense of self
Difficulty balancing personal needs with parenting demands
Loss of confidence or feeling disconnected from who you were
What sessions look like:
My approach to perinatal and maternal mental health therapy is compassionate, relational, and trauma‑informed.
Therapy is a collaborative process where your experiences are met with validation, curiosity, and care.
Sessions are paced intentionally, acknowledging that pregnancy and postpartum life can limit energy, time, and emotional capacity. Together, we focus on helping you feel safer in your body, clearer in your thoughts, and more supported in your day‑to‑day life.
Many mamas often ask if they can bring their newborns to session — please ask if this is of interest to you.
Therapy sessions may include:
Gentle exploration of emotions and experiences
Support in understanding anxiety, mood changes, or trauma responses
Practical coping tools that fit the realities of parenting
Nervous‑system regulation and grounding strategies
Space to process grief, loss, or unmet expectations
Reconnecting with your values, identity, and self‑trust