Therapy for Pregnancy After Loss
understanding and compassion from a licensed professional
because let’s be honest…it’s different this time
Common experiences during pregnancy after loss:
You are having a hard time believing this pregnancy is even real…much less believing it will last
You’re so scared it will happen again
It’s hard to focus
It’s hard to stay calm
You’re a high-functioning, high-performing person so it’s hard to feel like you’re not keeping up
You don’t want to let anyone down
Every appointment brings up so much fear
You’re not sure how to talk to people about this pregnancy
You’re replaying your previous loss experience in your mind and avoiding anything that makes you think of it
The doctors say it will probably be fine but the statistics don’t feel reassuring anymore
It’s so easy to spiral
You wish you could just feel joy and excitement without all the other stuff
You find yourself on Reddit more than you’d like to admit
You thought you wanted this…so why does it feel so hard?
Or maybe you’re hanging in there fine so far and just want a mental health professional on board just in case.
Feel seen?
Here’s what we might work on in therapy for pregnancy after loss:
Processing grief and loss
Understanding the role of denial
Increasing self-compassion
Identifying reproductive trauma
Learning how to cope with uncertainty
Building mindfulness skills
Coping with depressive symptoms
Anxiety management
Stress reduction and self-care
Boundary-setting and communication skills
Online & In Person Therapy for Pregnancy After Loss
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.