Therapy for Postpartum
Depression & Anxiety
A safe space to find your balance in the transition to motherhood
Discovery
Postpartum Support
& Care
Becoming a parent can be one of the most meaningful experiences in life—but it can also be one of the most overwhelming. If you’re struggling in the weeks or months after having a baby, you are not alone. Postpartum depression and anxiety affect many new mothers, and they are treatable.
Therapy offers a compassionate space to understand what you’re going through, make sense of your emotions, and begin to feel like yourself again. I have special training in this area of psychotherapy and deeply understand the challenges that come with new parenthood.
Supporting the person behind the mother
You’re Not “Failing.”
You’re Having a Human Response
Postpartum depression and anxiety aren’t signs that you’re doing motherhood wrong. They’re
signs that your nervous system is under intense pressure—sleep deprivation, hormonal shifts,
identity changes, birth trauma, breastfeeding challenges, relationship stress, and the weight of caring for a tiny human around the clock.
Common postpartum symptoms include:
- Persistent sadness, hopelessness, or irritability
- Feeling disconnected from your baby or yourself
- Racing thoughts or constant worry
- Feeling overwhelmed or unable to relax
- Panic, intrusive thoughts, or fear of something bad happening
- Guilt or shame about how you “should” feel
- Difficulty sleeping even when the baby sleeps
- Feeling like you’re doing everything wrong
- These symptoms are common, and with the right support, they can change
Supporting the person behind the mother
You’re Not “Failing.”
You’re Having a Human Response
Postpartum depression and anxiety aren’t signs that you’re doing motherhood wrong. They’re
signs that your nervous system is under intense pressure—sleep deprivation, hormonal shifts,
identity changes, birth trauma, breastfeeding challenges, relationship stress, and the weight of caring for a tiny human around the clock.
Common postpartum symptoms include:
- Persistent sadness, hopelessness, or irritability
- Feeling disconnected from your baby or yourself
- Racing thoughts or constant worry
- Feeling overwhelmed or unable to relax
- Panic, intrusive thoughts, or fear of something bad happening
- Guilt or shame about how you “should” feel
- Difficulty sleeping even when the baby sleeps
- Feeling like you’re doing everything wrong
- These symptoms are common, and with the right support, they can change
Finding Your Calm Amidst the Storm
How Therapy Helps
Therapy gives you a space to slow down, breathe, and understand what is happening inside you. Together, we’ll look at what’s contributing to your emotional overwhelm and strengthen your ability to cope, connect, and feel grounded again.
One way therapy can do this is by slowing down and giving you space. Together, we will explore your experience without judgment—your thoughts, fears, sadness, anger, or numbness. When you understand why your body and mind are reacting the way they are, you can stop blaming yourself and start healing.
Another important part of this process is your nervous system. Postpartum emotions are deeply tied to the nervous system. I’ll help you learn calming and grounding practices that support better sleep, reduce anxiety, and ease the “constantly on edge” feeling. These are practical tools you can actually use in daily life with a baby.
A Safe Space for What Scares You Most
Trauma & Intrusive Thoughts
Sometimes postpartum depression/anxiety is intensified by a difficult birth, medical experiences, or unresolved trauma from the past. As a trauma-focused therapist trained in EMDR and mindfulness-based approaches, I help you process these experiences gently and safely.
Intrusive thoughts can be a big symptom of postpartum anxiety and why people often seek therapy. Becoming aware of our thoughts and learning to find space and distance from them in a practice of mindfulness can be a path forward. We work together on the thoughts that are scaring you or keeping you feeling stuck—especially the ones you’re afraid to tell anyone. In therapy, there is no judgment. Intrusive thoughts do not mean anything is wrong with you; they are a symptom we can treat.
Rediscovering Yourself and Connecting with Your Community
Identity & Connection
Your identity shifting is another big part of becoming a parent. This is often a radical shift, a time of transformation. Motherhood reshapes who you are. Therapy can help with this. With me you reconnect with your values, your voice, your needs, and the parts of you that may feel lost in the transition.
Lastly, building support is one of the key components to feeling better again. As with most transitions in life, being connected to others helps us heal and find meaning.
Your journey back to yourself begins here
You Can Feel Like Yourself Again!
Postpartum depression and anxiety are highly treatable. With the right support, you can feel more present, more connected, and more grounded. You can regain joy, confidence, and a sense of calm.
You don’t have to navigate this alone.
I’m here to help you find steadiness in the overwhelming moments and recognize that you’re doing better than you think.
Ready to take the next step?
Take the first step towards understanding, support, and personal growth