Becoming a mother can be both a beautiful and disorienting transition. Your identity begins to reorganize itself around this new reality of nurturing life. A held space, community, and individual support become a lifeline as you navigate this complex journey of matrescence.

Research shows that 1 in 5 women will experience anxiety or depression during or after the birth of a child. You aren’t alone.

• Persistent sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness.

• Loss of identity or sense of self.

• Grief related to pregnancy loss, difficult diagnosis or fertility issues.

• Relationship strain and disconnect.

• Excessive or uncontrollable worry.

• Feeling heightened irritability, anger, or rage.

• Changes in appetite or sleep patterns.

• Racing heart and or feelings of panic.

• Difficulty bonding with baby.

• Intrusive or unwanted thoughts.

• Compulsive behaviors (constant checking or seeking reassurance).

• Loss of interest or pleasure in activities.

• Feeling disconnected or detached (from self, baby, or reality).

I generally use a mix of approaches. Dependent on the issue we are addressing, you may find one or more of these at work within a session. These are my most used therapeutic approaches with perinatal clients, with a brief description about each.

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  Addresses unwanted thoughts, behaviors or feelings with through restructuring and self compassion.

• Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)

  Proven effective especially in experiencing role transitions within relationships and within self.

• Attachment Based / Psychodynamic Approach

  Explores deeper emotional patterns based on early attachment experiences.

• Mindfulness & Somatic Work

  Uses body scanning and deep breathing techniques to reduce distress and regulate. Increases bodily awareness, orientation and connection to self.