Therapy for Pregnancy
practical support from a perinatal mental health provider
a major change is underway and you deserve to feel supported
Common experiences during pregnancy:
Suddenly everyone has an opinion about everything! You’re getting more unsolicited advice than you know what to do with
You’re trying to be perfect but it’s exhausting
You thought you wanted this, but it’s really really hard sometimes
You’re usually a top-performer but it’s hard to match your pre-pregnancy pace
There is so much pressure from social media for pregnancy to look or feel a certain way
Your body is changing and you’re not sure how you feel about it
Maybe it’s not going how you thought it would. Concerning scans? High anxiety? Medical struggles?
Sometimes you miss your life pre-pregnancy
You’re excited and anxious, happy and sad
You want to feel prepared for birth and baby
Decision fatigue is hitting hard. What’s the best stroller? Will you breastfeed? What’s on the registry? Sleep-training??? Your brain hurts...
You’ve heard about postpartum depression and you want to try and prevent it
You don’t want to lose yourself in motherhood
There are some things you’d like to see change before the baby comes
You’re wondering how this baby will impact your relationships
You have a feeling parenthood is going to test you
Or maybe you’re doing great and just want a sounding board to help you process this life transition
Is this you right now?
Here’s what we might work on in therapy during pregnancy:
Building a support system
Preparing for birth, postpartum, and parenthood
Strengthening your relationships, communication, and boundary-setting skills
Anxiety reduction
Learning to cope with uncertainty
Stress management and self-care
Developing self-advocacy skills
Identifying perinatal mood and anxiety disorders
Online & In Person Therapy Options
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. You can call into session between meetings 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.