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Make space for your needs, too

You love your baby, but you’re not sure if you love parenthood. You miss the freedom and spontaneity of your old life, and the intimacy you used to share with your partner. Everything about this new reality feels daunting — the sleepless nights, the endless diaper changes, the challenge of understanding your newborn’s cues. And as you start to make sense of your new identity, you can’t help thinking about how you were parented — and what you want to do differently. The stakes have never felt higher, and you’ve never felt more doubtful, isolated, and lonely.

The good news is, you don’t have to do this alone. I can help you ease into this new phase of life and embrace the imperfections of parenthood with flexibility, resilience, and self-compassion.

The best gift you can give your baby is a healthy you.

I provide a supportive and nonjudgmental space for new parents to navigate the ups and downs of pregnancy and postpartum.

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If this sounds familiar…

  • I thought this was supposed to come naturally

  • I just don’t feel like myself

  • I should be the happiest person right now

  • I have scary thoughts that come out of nowhere

  • I feel so guilty

  • I can’t stop obsessively researching everything

  • I lash out at anyone who tries to help

  • No one can know how I’m really feeling

  • Am I even cut out for this?

… you’re not alone and with support you will get better

Reconnect with yourself, feel more present, and step into your new role with confidence.

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FAQs

  • Most people who give birth (80%) experience the baby blues to some degree. Hormonal changes, sleep deprivation, and the stress of new parenthood can cause mood swings, anxiety, irritability, weepiness, overwhelm, and fatigue. The baby blues are mild, temporary, and short-lived. Symptoms usually being within a few days of giving birth and resolve on their own, without treatment in 1-2 weeks.

    If symptoms don’t resolve on their own after 2 weeks, or if they begin at any other time within a year of childbirth, you may be struggling with a perinatal mental health disorder. These include postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, postpartum OCD, postpartum PTSD, and in rare cases postpartum psychosis. These conditions are longer-lasting, can be severe and debilitating, and often get in the way of taking care of yourself or bonding with your baby.

    If you’re struggling, know that you are not alone, it’s not your fault, and with the right support you will get better.

  • The transition to parenthood is hard — for everyone. Anywhere from 8-13% of new dads and non-birthing parents experience depression and anxiety symptoms during the postpartum period. And prevalence rises to 50% for those whose partners also have mental health issues during pregnancy or after delivery.

    If you didn’t give birth but are struggling postpartum, you are not alone. Support from a trained perinatal therapist can help you adjust to your new role, too.

  • Yes, you are welcome to bring your non-crawling baby to session. For safety reasons, if your baby is older, please contact me to discuss.