Maternal Mental Health Therapy
Make room for yourself, too. Support through trying to conceive, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood.
You might have expected this to feel different.
Maybe more natural. More certain. More like something you would just know how to do. Instead, you find yourself questioning things you never thought twice about.
“Am I doing this right?”
“Is my baby okay?”
“Why does this feel harder than I thought it would?”
There’s a constant awareness now—of your baby, your body, your decisions—and it can feel like there’s no off switch.
For some, the thoughts become more intense or intrusive. For others, it’s a quiet but steady self-doubt that doesn’t seem to go away.
And if you’ve experienced loss, that layer can make everything feel even more complicated—bringing grief, fear, or uncertainty into moments that you thought would feel different.
From the outside, it might look like you’re managing. But internally, you may feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or unsure of yourself in a way that’s hard to explain.
And part of you may still be wondering: “Am I the only one who feels like this?”
Pregnancy and Postpartum Support
Having a baby can bring excitement, love, and hope—and overwhelm, exhaustion, and self-doubt.
You may feel emotionally stretched thin, constantly on alert, or unsure if you’re doing enough. For some, intrusive thoughts become louder during this season. Others feel disconnected from themselves, overwhelmed by the mental load of caring for a baby, or guilty for struggling during a time they thought would feel different.
Therapy can provide a space to talk openly about what you’re experiencing without judgment or pressure to “just enjoy this time.”
Together, we’ll work toward helping you:
quiet consistent self-questioning
respond differently to anxiety and intrusive thoughts
build more trust in yourself
create space for support and rest
feel more grounded and connected in your day-to-day life
Grief can show up in so many different ways, and sometimes it’s hard to even know what to do with everything you’re feeling.
You may feel sad, angry, guilty, numb, anxious—or a mix of all of it. And when the people around you seem to be moving forward, it can feel especially lonely to still be trying to make sense of what happened.
Loss can also change how you experience what comes next. A future pregnancy may bring more fear than excitement. Parenting may bring up unexpected emotions. You may find yourself wondering if you’ll ever feel safe enough to trust that things will be okay.
In therapy, you don’t have to make your grief sound a certain way or be further along than you are. We can talk about what happened, what it means for you, and what you’re carrying now—without rushing you to feel differently.
You can miss what you lost, feel whatever comes with that, and still begin finding your way forward.
I often incorporate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which can help you navigate difficult thoughts and emotions without letting them pull you away from the parent—and person—you want to be. We’ll approach this work with compassion and curiosity, moving at a pace that feels manageable for you.
Therapy Approach
