Pregnancy and Postpartum

I have a certificate in Maternal Mental Health.

I have been running a peripartum support group for approximately three years and it is by far what I look forward to in my working life. I love working with women in transition and supporting them during this new stage in life.

Becoming a mother is the most difficult and complicated adjustment you will ever experience. Your body and life will never be the same. From the moment you share the news of your pregnancy, anyone and everyone seems to have an opinion, and it feels like you're wearing a t-shirt that says, "Please Advise Me On Caring For My Offspring." Don't try to get through this time alone. Let's talk about creating a plan to make sure you stay mentally healthy even on very little sleep.

Therapy can be a place to figure out how to adjust to parenthood and how to cope with the pressures that come with this new role. It also provides you with a place to get support for what you are going through. I work with men and women who are struggling with this adjustment in a more mild form as well as men and women who are experiencing postpartum mood and anxiety disorders.

Pregnancy and welcoming home a new baby can be an exciting time. It is also a stressful time for most, with 10-15% of pre and postpartum women struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, or PTSD. Symptoms of a prenatal or postpartum mood or anxiety disorder range from person to person and can begin at any time during pregnancy or up to 1 year after giving birth. Anger, irritability, loss of interest in the baby, and crying or sadness are common symptoms of a prenatal or postpartum disorder.

I have advanced training in the diagnosis and treatment of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and perinatal loss and grief through the Seleni Institute in New York City. I focus on helping women navigate the emotional, physical, and psychological shifts associated with the perinatal and postpartum period.

With over 10 years of experience as a postpartum doula, I support clients through identity shifts, evolving relationships, and emotional challenges that arise during the postpartum period. I help individuals process emotions, set healthy boundaries, and develop effective coping strategies. Now transitioning into mental health therapy, I bring a holistic, compassionate approach, empowering clients to navigate parenthood’s complexities with confidence and resilience.

When I first saw postpartum depression, I didn’t know it. I had been all about resilience beginning in the womb until I saw her ashamed, sobbing on a pile of 5-steps-to-perfect-mothering books. I hid her books & held her & the baby. It was all I knew to do. I became certified in treating prenatal & postpartum mood disorders because I realized people can't grow resilient babies without support for their own flourishing. I now help people become safe, seen, & supported in birth & beyond.

Postpartum Support International training

All parts of the perinatal, postpartum and parenting journey are, shall we say, interesting, and sometimes those experiences become much more intense than we ever expected! Let's acknowledge this path can be anytime from considering having a kid through adjusting to parenthood with your third (or more!). So many challenges are found along the way, sometimes needing more support than you readily have available. Whatever your story is, I am prepared to walk alongside you on your perinatal path.

Our bodies go through tremendous changes during and after pregnancy. 60-80% of women experience the "baby blues" the first couple weeks after giving birth but for some of us it can be postpartum depression or anxiety. You may be experiencing extreme emotions and intrusive thoughts that are concerning you, feeling sad, disconnected and overly exhausted.  Perhaps you are feeling conflicted about being pregnant or struggling with some of the expectations of pregnancy and motherhood.

I specialize in supporting individuals during the transformative and often challenging phases of pregnancy and postpartum. Whether you’re navigating perinatal anxiety, depression, or the overwhelming changes that accompany parenthood, I provide compassionate, evidence-based care to help you adjust, heal, and regain a sense of balance. Together, we can work toward building emotional resilience and confidence as you embrace this new chapter.

This period of life often brings a lot of "shoulds." You "should be nothing but happy. You "should" only feel grateful. You "shouldn't" feel sad, alone, scared, or mad. These expectations put immense pressure on new moms, moms-to-be, and those struggling. Yet, it's normal not to always feel these "shoulds". There's nothing wrong with you- this can be a challenging time, and sometimes it feels like your hormones are in control. Let's work together to help you feel whole again.

I have a certification through Postpartum Support International, which requires two years of experience with pregnant and postpartum individuals, numerous hours of advanced training in this area, and passing an exam on the latest research and treatment methods for this population.

Becoming a mother is a huge, complicated life transition that can rock every fiber of a person’s being. Compassionate and knowledgable support is available for you wherever you are in your motherhood journey. If you are currently pregnant, postpartum, or have been a parent for awhile, we can navigate the challenges of your parenthood journey together. I have specialized training in Perinatal Mental Health through Postpartum Support International.

I have received advanced training and a vast amount of clinical experience working with new and expecting parent(s) that are facing anxiety, depression, rage, rumination and more challenges.

I am the mother of a former extreme preemie and have personal insight into the trauma of the NICU experience that can impact parents and families long after their little one is discharged from the hospital. Having experienced my own journey towards healing, I am here to help you process the feelings of loss, guilt, anxiety and depression as you learn to navigate a path that is very different from what you expected.