Pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period bring huge changes—physically, emotionally, and mentally. While it’s often expected to be a joyful time, many new parents feel overwhelmed, anxious, tearful, or even numb. You might not feel like yourself, and that can be scary and confusing.
Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders are common—and treatable. Whether you’re pregnant, just had a baby, or are years into parenting, your emotional well-being matters.
Additionally, we know the journey to parenthood may not always be linear. Anxiety related to pregnancy loss or fertility treatments is common and something you can work through in therapy.
Common Experiences in the Perinatal Period:
- Intense worry or panic, especially about the baby’s safety
- Feeling irritable, tearful, or emotionally flat
- Intrusive or scary thoughts you can’t turn off
- Guilt about not feeling “happy enough”
- Difficulty bonding with your baby
- Trouble sleeping, even when the baby is sleeping
- Feeling overwhelmed, trapped, or disconnected from yourself
How We Help
We offer a safe, supportive space where you can talk openly—without judgment. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), we help you understand and gently challenge the thoughts that contribute to anxiety, guilt, or depression. You’ll learn practical tools to manage worry, improve sleep, and feel more confident as a parent.
We also use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you hold space for difficult emotions without being overwhelmed by them. ACT can help you reconnect with who you are—not just as a parent, but as a whole person—with your own values, needs, and identity.
No one expects you to be perfect. You deserve support, and healing is possible.