Postpartum Therapy & Beyond
Helping you find your footing as a mother in the ever-changing early years of parenting.
These first few months after your baby was born were supposed to be a magical time of bonding and cuddling, but you’re so depleted that you can’t enjoy anything right now. Your brain is totally exhausted and overwhelmed, and you can’t seem to fully relax OR accomplish anything meaningful. Every day is a struggle, and you worry that it’s just you - no one else seems to be having such a hard time. Secretly you wonder if you aren’t cut out for being a mother, and you’re afraid it will never get easier.
You want to be able to relax and enjoy your baby, to soak up the magical moments of having a newborn. You want to be able to trust your instincts and feel confident in your abilities. You dream of being able to balance your identity as a mom with who you were before children arrived, and you long to reconnect with your partner beyond just collapsing in bed at the end of yet another draining day.
Whether you’re dealing with the exhaustion and isolation of the newborn days, navigating the complicated world of sleep training, or struggling with how to connect with your partner, I can provide the support and guidance you need to figure it out. We will work on ways to manage your stress more productively and start creating islands of peace among the daily challenges of early parenthood.
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In postpartum therapy, we will:
Determine the main areas where you’re struggling and develop a short-term plan for immediate relief
Explore normal postpartum challenges shared by most moms, as well as identifying more severe symptoms that might indicate the presence of postpartum depression or anxiety so that we can develop the best plan for treatment
Identify your own expectations for parenthood and challenge unrealistic, unhelpful, and unhealthy beliefs that are creating unnecessary pressure on you and harming your emotional well-being
Develop a routine that honors your own needs and balances the demands of baby, home, and work in a healthy way
Together, we will work on creating the support and inner confidence you need to begin thriving instead of simply surviving as a parent. Through postpartum therapy you will learn to embrace all the facets of your identity - mom, spouse, friend, professional, and more - with harmony and joy.
Contact me to start your journey toward being a happier, healthier mother today!