How therapy can help?

Motherhood often brings emotional, physical, and relational changes all at once, and very fast. When we experience something too much, too soon, and too fast it can often completely overwhelm the nervous system. Therapy provides a supportive space to explore these experiences without judgment.

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Together, we'll work to better understand what you're feeling, strengthen your nervous system's capacity to cope with change, stress, and help you reconnect with yourself during this season of life. 

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Whether you're preparing to become a parent, recovering from a difficult birth, or adjusting to life with a new baby, therapy can help you feel more supported, seen, and connected.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Is it normal to have panic attacks and anxiety during pregnancy?

Yes. Many women experience increased anxiety during pregnancy due to hormonal changes, life transitions, and the uncertainty of becoming a parent. While occasional worry is common, persistent anxiety, panic attacks, and suicide ideation are not something you have to simply "push through." Therapy can help you better understand what's contributing to your anxiety and provide tools to help you feel more supported during pregnancy.

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Can pregnancy and having a baby resurface old trauma?

Yes. Becoming a parent can bring up emotions and memories connected to your own experiences of being cared for, your relationships, or past moments when you felt unsafe or unsupported. Pregnancy and motherhood can be a powerful transition that activates old wounds, even if you haven't thought about them in years. Therapy can help you understand these patterns with compassion and begin creating a different experience for yourself and your child.

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Can postpartum anxiety and depression start months after? 

Yes. Postpartum anxiety and depression can begin anytime during the first year after having a baby, and for some parents, symptoms don't appear until months after birth due to the ongoing adjustment to big shifts in lifestyle, identity, relationships, and emotional and physical changes.

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Is it normal to love my baby but miss my old life?

Yes. You can deeply love your baby and still grieve the life, freedom, identity, or routines you had before becoming a parent. Motherhood is a profound transition that changes many parts of who you are, and it’s normal to struggle adjusting to your new life. Having these feelings does not mean you are a bad mom—it means you are human navigating a major life change.

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Why am I so angry after having a baby? 

Many mothers experience mom rage during the postpartum period. Intense anger can be connected to hormonal changes, exhaustion, overwhelm, unmet needs, anxiety, or past experiences being activated. Therapy can help you understand what’s beneath the anger and find healthier ways to cope

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I had a traumatic birth, but everyone says I should be grateful for my baby.

Birth trauma is about how the experience affected YOU. Not whether your baby is healthy or how much you love your baby. You can be grateful and still acknowledge your experience as painful, frightening , or overwhelming. Therapy can help you process and make space for your full experience.

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Why do I feel like I'm failing, even when I'm doing everything the best I can?

Many mothers struggle with feelings of failure while mothering in a society that often expects parents to function without the support of a village. The exhaustion, guilt, and overwhelm you feel may not be a sign that you’re failing—it may be a reflection of how much you’re carrying. You don't have to do it alone.

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