Here for you, mama.

Let’s be honest, pregnancy and parenthood can be A LOT.

Fertility issues, trauma, loss, anxiety, and depression are all common in this phase of life; and unfortunately our society does not always extend open arms to wrap you in. Or maybe you’ve had the “picture perfect” pregnancy and birth, but just can’t seem to figure out why you’re still feeling off.

I chose to pursue my certificate in perinatal mental health (PMH-C) for these exact reasons. To create the space to hold and support you. I understand you may feel as though you have nowhere to go with your thoughts and want you to know that you are welcome on my couch. I want you to walk away from our sessions feeling like you can tackle this thing called motherhood, and most importantly, that you are doing a good job.

Common Perinatal areas of focus:

  • Feeling depressed, hopelessness, or void of feelings

  • Lack of interest in baby

  • Feeling anxious, worried, or panicky 

  • Flashbacks to pregnancy and/or delivery OR having a baby in the NICU

  • Scary and unwanted thoughts

  • Difficulty sleeping, concentrating

  • Feeling more energetic than usual (as though you don’t need any rest at all)

  • Difficulty with relationships (family and/or partner) after baby

  • Stress about transition to life after baby

Support for the fertility journey

Whether this is a planned journey, or one that has thrown you onto a new path (IVF, IUI, or other reproductive health obstacles) ; it brings up many emotions. If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, fears about being a parent, or simply need additional support around your journey, therapy can help. Let’s work together to make sure you feel empowered, whether you’re just starting out, or heading out for those post transfer french fries.

Birth Trauma

Prevention and Treatment of Traumatic Childbirth (PATTCh) indicates that between 25 and 34 percent of women report their births were traumatic. Birth trauma is defined as the distress a mother undergoes during the birth of their child, either physically or emotionally.

Risk factors for birth trauma include:

  • The birthing experience not going as planned, including complications in labor

  • Needing intervention during labor or difficulty advocating for needs during the birth process

  • Mom or baby suffering from a birth injury or needing medical attention, including NICU stays.

These stats makes my heart hurt. What hurts more? Birthing individuals thinking that their experience was “normal” and that they should “be over it by now”. I’m here to tell you that’s simply not true. You deserve to be validated and to heal from your experiences. And I’m happy to provide you with the reminder of the strength and courage it took you to get here, as many times as you need.

Reach out.

If any of this sounds like you, please reach out today to schedule a consultation and to see current availability. You don’t have to do this alone.