Therapy for Postpartum
quality support from a licensed maternal mental health expert
everything has changed…it’s okay to need help
Common experiences when navigating postpartum:
You’re overwhelmed
This is harder than you thought it’d be
It’s tough to be new at something…so basically everything right now
You want to be the perfect parent but you feel like you’re falling short
Sometimes you don’t even know what you’re feeling you just know it’s a lot
You’re swinging from high highs to low lows
You find yourself getting irritated and snapping then feeling guilty
Sometimes you notice you’re caught in an anxiety spiral
You’re afraid you’ll never sleep again
You’re struggling to keep up with the mental load and the never ending to-do list
It’s hard to ask for help
You’re worried you’re not bonding with the baby
You’re getting lots of unsolicited advice but not necessarily getting the support you need
It feels like everything changed overnight
You miss having a routine and sense of control over your day
It’s time to face return to work/stay home/childcare decisions
You haven’t really processed your birth experience yet
You don’t want to lose yourself in motherhood
It’s hard to admit the truth of what you’re thinking and feeling
Grief comes up…you’re missing a loved one you thought would be here right now
Or maybe everything is going great and you just want a safe space to process
Sound familiar?
Here’s what we might work on in therapy during postpartum:
Identifying and understanding the baby blues
Assessing for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders
Learning to find moments of calm
Anxiety reduction
Processing birth stories and birth trauma
Stress management and self-care
Building a support system
Strengthening your relationships, communication, and boundary-setting skills
Learning how to feel like you again
Online & In Person Therapy for Postpartum
Online
No traffic or parking needed, just some privacy and a decent enough internet connection. Call in as you are! Whatever makes it easiest for you to show up is fine with me and at this point I’ve seen it all. So feed yourself, feed your baby, dress up or dress down. You can call into session between feedings or at the end of a long day. We’ll make every minute count.
In Person
I currently see clients in person at least once weekly, using my Washington, D.C. office in DuPont Circle. Whether you prefer to attend therapy in person, just want a change of scenery, or need an excuse to get away, I’ll be happy to have you. It’s calm, quiet, and close to plenty of cafes for a post-therapy treat. Learn more about my office here.
What Happens Next
We schedule a free consultation call
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This helps us get to know each other better so we can figure out if we’re the right fit. These calls are very casual and there is no pressure. I just want to help you find support so if for some reason I don’t seem like the right fit for you I’ll send some referrals your way within a week.
We schedule our first session
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Personalized, specialized, high-quality therapy available to you online and in person. Maybe you’ll come in nervous or hesitant, but I’ll help you feel comfortable and confident in the process. I’ll ask questions that help me understand the context of your life and we’ll spend some time exploring your goals for therapy.
We settle into therapy
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We’ll get to know each other and fall into the rhythm of therapy. I’ll help you explore what’s working for you and what’s not. We’ll work towards the goals you set using a blend of evidence-based treatment modalities. Therapy will be a place for you to process the stressors of life, gain understanding, and learn concrete coping skills.
You feel better
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Progress is not linear, but I would say most clients feel at least a bit better right away. There is just something really powerful about sitting down with a human who cares. At the end of therapy my hope is that you’ll be feeling better mentally, emotionally, and physically. Whatever your goals are, you’ll be better equipped to handle life’s ups and downs.