Pregnancy can bring a mix of excitement and anxiety as you navigate physical changes and emotional challenges. It’s common to experience worry about the baby’s health, body changes, and approaching life changes. Perinatal therapy provides a supportive space to address these concerns and to help you manage your stress. We will also focus on identifying early signs of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) to ensure your emotional well-being. We can work together to help you feel more grounded and prepared for motherhood.

The postpartum period can bring emotional and physical challenges as you adjust to life with a newborn. You may be experiencing emotional shifts, including postpartum depression or anxiety, which require support. I offer support for:

Navigating the emotional changes of the postpartum period

Processing birth trauma and/or grief in your transition to motherhood

Adjusting to new roles and identities, and finding your ease amidst the complexity

Strengthening the communication in your relationships during a time of profound change

Managing anxiety, depression, and intrusive thoughts

Building resilience and support systems to empower you in your new role as a parent

Becoming a parent, for the non-birthing partner, is a transformative experience that often goes unrecognized in the context of perinatal mental health. New dads and non-birthing parents face unique emotional challenges, including adjusting to family dynamics, navigating identity shifts, and managing anxiety or depression. I offer a supportive space for fathers and non-birthing parents to explore their emotional experiences, build a deeper connection with their partner and child, and address feelings of isolation, stress, or burnout.

Whether you’re preparing for the arrival of your first child or adjusting to life as parents, couples therapy can help you deepen your connection, improve communication, and navigate this time with greater intimacy and trust. Together, we’ll work on navigating shifting roles and identities within the relationship, strengthening communication and emotional support, and managing new stressors while maintaining a sense of partnership.