Therapy for Pregnancy/ Postpartum Depression, Anxiety, and OCD
Are pregnancy or postpartum anxiety or depression stealing your joy in this season?
Do you lie awake wondering, “Am I doing this right?”
Are you constantly second-guessing your decisions or feeling like you’re already falling short?
Do you worry you’re “ruining” your baby or passing down all your family’s emotional baggage?
Maybe your days are filled with feeding schedules, intrusive thoughts, or trying to keep it together while feeling anything but. You might find yourself overanalyzing every cry, every decision, every emotion and still wondering why you feel so anxious, irritable, or disconnected. Maybe you thought this season would feel different. More joyful. More intuitive. Instead, you’re overwhelmed, on edge, and questioning if you made a mistake.
You might feel distant from your partner, irritable with the people you love, or unsure whether what you’re feeling is normal. And through it all, the silent questions swirl: “Is this postpartum depression?”, “Why didn’t anyone tell me it would feel like this?”, or “Will I ever feel like myself again?”
Pregnancy and Postpartum Anxiety and Depression Can Sneak In Quietly, But They Don’t Have to Stay
Anxiety and depression in motherhood often show up in both the body and the mind. You might feel restless, irritable, heavy, or constantly on alert. Sleep may be elusive, even when you’re beyond exhausted. By morning, you’re already drained, reaching for caffeine and pushing through, wondering how long you can keep this up.
Postpartum depression and anxiety can drain you from joy, leaving you feeling ashamed and resentful. But therapy can help you get to the root of it all, understand your symptoms, and find relief so you can actually enjoy time with your baby, your partner, and yourself again.
You’re not the only one feeling this way, and you’re not failing because you are.
Despite what social media might suggest, the transition into motherhood is not always magical. It’s often messy, overwhelming, and full of pressure to “bounce back” physically, emotionally, and relationally. So if you’ve found yourself crying more than expected, snapping at your partner, or lying awake wondering what’s wrong with you… you are not alone.
The truth is, pregnancy and postpartum can bring a tidal wave of emotional shifts, and many women are caught off guard by how hard it feels. It’s common to grieve your old life, feel disconnected from your baby, or wrestle with constant intrusive thoughts about something going wrong. None of this means you’re a bad mom. It means your nervous system is stretched thin, your hormones are in flux, and you’re doing your best in an incredibly tender time.
The most updated research has found that 1 in 5 women experience a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder. That’s 20% of new or expecting mothers. And yet, so many suffer in silence, ashamed to say it out loud or convinced it’s just them. But you’re not the only one feeling this way. And you don’t have to keep pretending you’re fine.
The good news is, therapy can help you untangle the fear, soften the shame, and find solid ground again so you can move through this season with more clarity, calm, and connection.
Therapy Can Help You Feel Confident, Connected, and More Like Yourself Again
Therapy in the perinatal season should feel like a soft place to land, not one more thing you have to get “right.” My clients often tell me that therapy with me feels different: more real, more grounded, more attuned to the full picture of what they’re carrying. I don’t just listen and nod, I walk with you into the hard and holy parts of motherhood with empathy and skill. As someone who’s walked this road too, I know how disorienting and overwhelming this season can feel. You don’t have to explain why you’re crying over nothing or why you feel resentful and grateful in the same breath. I get it, personally and professionally.
My approach is rooted in helping you feel calmer in your body. I use two powerful, evidence-based methods: EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and IFS (Internal Family Systems) to help you move from just surviving to thriving.
EMDR helps you process experiences that are stuck in your nervous system: from a traumatic birth or fertility journey to moments where you felt alone, unseen, or unsafe in your childhood. EMDR doesn’t require you to relive every detail; instead, it gently helps your brain reprocess those experiences so they no longer hijack your emotional responses.
IFS gives language to the parts of you that feel anxious, shut down, critical, or over-functioning and helps you understand why those parts show up. Together, we’ll create space for your internal world to feel less chaotic and more compassionate. IFS helps you access your calm, grounded inner Self: the one that already knows how to lead, nurture, and heal.
I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all therapy. Our work together is collaborative and paced with intention. Some sessions may be focused on trauma processing, others may involve learning to calm your nervous system or untangling relationship dynamics. What matters most is that you feel safe, supported, and understood.
Clients have shared that after working with me, they feel more prepared for birth and postpartum, not just logistically, but emotionally. They feel less alone, more resourced, and more connected to who they are beneath the pressure. Many say they finally feel seen in therapy, not just like a patient, but like a whole person.
I’ve supported countless women through the rawest parts of pregnancy and postpartum. With the right support, I believe healing is not only possible, but it can be truly life-changing. If you’re ready to come home to yourself, I’d be honored to walk with you.
You might still have questions about starting therapy…
What if this is just part of being a new mom? Maybe I should just push through.
It’s true that some overwhelm is normal in pregnancy and postpartum, but when anxiety, sadness, irritability, or intrusive thoughts start to impact your daily functioning, that’s a sign you don’t have to ignore. You could push through, but you don’t have to. Therapy offers you a chance to slow down, understand what’s really going on, and feel more like yourself again, not just get by. If something feels off, that matters.
I’m already stretched so thin, how can I make time for therapy?
This season is full, and prioritizing yourself can feel impossible. But therapy doesn’t add to your to-do list, it helps make the rest of it feel more manageable. Carving out one hour a week is an investment in your mental clarity, your relationships, and your ability to show up with presence (not just pressure). Many clients tell me that therapy becomes the one space they actually look forward to each week.
What if I’ve tried therapy before and it didn’t really help?
That makes total sense to be wary. Not every therapist is the right fit, and not every approach goes deep enough. My work is rooted in EMDR and IFS, which are specifically designed to get to the root of what’s keeping you stuck. If you’ve felt unseen or rushed in past therapy, this will feel different. You deserve care that truly meets you where you are.
If You’re Ready to Get Out of Survival Mode and Start Thriving, Let Me Help
You don’t have to keep pushing through, pretending you’re fine. I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation so you can ask questions, share what’s been hard, and see if therapy with me feels like the right next step. No pressure, no commitment. Just a space to ask your questions and take the first step toward support.