Postpartum Therapy
Signs you may benefit from support
Unexpected Heaviness: Feeling a deep, unexpected sadness, numbness, or a total disconnect from your baby or your partner
The Invisible Grip of Racing Fears or Intrusive Thoughts: Finding your mind constantly flooded with terrifying "what-if" scenarios about your baby's well-being or compulsively checking on them in moments of much needed sleep
Irritation or Rage: Experiencing a short fuse, sudden flashes of anger, or a powerful urge to completely withdraw from your family. For dads and non-birthing partners especially, postpartum struggles frequently mask themselves as irritation, checking out, or diving excessively into work rather than traditional crying or sadness
Grieving Your Past Self and Your Relationship: Loneliness as your partnership and other relationships in your life begin to shift, and loving your baby while simultaneously finding yourself mourning parts of your old life
How can therapy help?
Slow Down the Anxious Loops
Take the terrifying edge off racing thoughts and postpartum OCD loops by learning tools for your body and mind
Address Depression Early On
Process the heavy layers of postpartum depression in a judgment-free space and learn ways to lift the exhaustion and guilt without self-blame
Paternal & Partner Support
Help for dads and partners navigating the silent pressures and challenges in postpartum in a safe and knowledgable space
Protect Your Partnership
The first year of parenthood changes everything; explore and reflect on the expanding dynamics of your home and family and how it is affecting your foundational relationship
Frequently Asked Questions
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The "Baby Blues" are an incredibly common, normal physical response to the massive hormonal change that happens right after birth. They usually involve crying spells, mood swings, and feeling overwhelmed, but they naturally peak and fade away within the first two weeks. If you are experiencing a consistently low mood, constant anxiety, terrifying thoughts, or feelings of rage lasting longer than two weeks (or if these symptoms appear months after delivery), it may be a sign of a postpartum mental health disorder (PMHDs). These can feel hard to admit to ourselves, but they are absolutely treatable diagnoses with the right therapeutic support.
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Not at all. Feeling a distance in your bond is an incredibly common response to sleep deprivation, birth trauma, or postpartum depression. When your nervous system is completely overwhelmed or burnt out, it can physiologically affect your ability to feel emotional warmth as a protective mechanism. It does not mean you don’t love your baby, or that you are a bad parent. Therapy helps take the pressure off that bond, treating the underlying concerns so your connection can grow naturally and gently.
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Yes, incredibly often. Studies show that at least 1 in 10 new fathers experience clinical postpartum depression and anxiety, and that number spikes to as high as 50% if their partner is also struggling with PMHDs. Therapy is an essential way to help both partners get the support they need.