Therapy Services

I provide personalized therapy services focused primarily on perinatal mental health, supporting you through the emotional and psychological adjustments of pregnancy, prenatal and postpartum periods, as well as overall parenthood. My goal is to offer the understanding and tools you need to navigate this critical time with confidence and well-being.

How Individual Therapy Can Support Your Well-Being

It can be useful to identify who might benefit from therapy services with me. Here are some common concerns I help address. This list is not exhaustive, so please reach out for a free introductory call to determine if we're a good fit.

  • Maternal and Paternal Postpartum

    • Maternal rage affecting your ability to bond with the baby and manage daily responsibilities

    • Disconnection from the baby, intrusive thoughts, and guilt following your traumatic birth experience

    • Paternal postpartum depression, marked by persistent sadness, irritability, and a sense of detachment from your baby and spouse

  • Grief and Loss

    • Grief experienced by the non-birthing partner after a miscarriage

    • A sense of loss related to the extended separation from your baby during their stay in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

    • Struggles related to the loss of your identity and feelings of isolation following the birth of your first child

  • Health Concerns

    • Challenges with your novel experience of physical and emotional symptoms related to perimenopause

    • Dealing with a chronic or unexpected illness resulting in stress and feelings of inadequacy in your parenting journey

    • Experiencing postpartum insomnia, which is exacerbating symptoms of anxiety and depression

  • Neurodiversity and Mental Health

    • Managing the sensory and social demands of infant care related to your diagnosis of autism

    • Difficulty with focus and emotion regulation due to your unique ADHD related needs

    • Intrusive, unwanted, and distressing thoughts about harming your baby due to your experience with postpartum obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

  • Adjustment and Life Transitions

    • Postpartum depression and adjustment difficulties following the return of your spouse from military deployment duties

    • Coping with the emotional and physical adjustments that come with weaning from breastfeeding, including changes in hormone levels and possible impacts on mood

    • Overcoming feelings of guilt or self-doubt related to returning to work and finding ways to support your mental well-being

  • Identity and Societal/Cultural Pressures

    • Difficulty processing your own childhood experiences and managing their impact on your perinatal journey

    • Cultural or societal pressures related to parenting expectations, contributing to your feelings of failure and increased stress

    • Facing toxic cultural messages that pressure you to swiftly recover physically after childbirth intensifies your ongoing struggles with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)

Let's Connect

Schedule your free introductory call so that you can start your therapy journey today 

Individual therapy with me can support your well-being in several meaningful ways. I will provide a safe space where you can express and explore your feelings of anxiety, depression, or overwhelm related to pregnancy or postpartum experiences. We will work together to develop practical tools and techniques to manage your stress, intrusive thoughts, and emotional distress. I will support you through the transition to parenthood, helping you adjust to new roles and responsibilities while encouraging and supporting self-care practices to maintain your emotional and physical well-being.

In our sessions, we will focus on topics such as improving communication and support within your family unit to manage perinatal stress better. I will offer you guidance for dealing with past trauma or difficult birth experiences, aiding in healing and moving forward. I am committed to respecting and embracing your neurodiversity-related concerns with a neurodivergent-affirming approach.

We will also use approaches such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address and alter your negative thought patterns and behaviors, or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you accept and navigate challenging emotions while focusing on meaningful actions and mindfulness practices. Our work will frequently involve collaboration among you, me, and other key service providers. Overall, I will employ biopsychosocial and brain-based perspectives to ensure a comprehensive approach to your evaluation and treatment.