Facing postpartum depression? You're not alone. As your empathetic therapist, I provide a safe space to navigate the challenges of new motherhood. Together, we'll address your emotions, build coping strategies, and work towards rediscovering joy. Let's embark on a healing journey to ensure you thrive during this transformative phase.
The experience of postpartum depression can be unsettling and distressing. Getting therapy is essential for both you and your baby's health. As a mother of wow children, I am familiar with postpartum issues and am eager to collaborate with you to overcome them.
My approach is grounded in authenticity, trust, and often humour. I believe you have the wisdom to navigate life’s challenges and I strive to help empower you to facilitate change in therapy. Therapy is a great step in accessing support when struggling during pregnancy or the postpartum period. It also provides a safe space to acknowledge your difficulties. I work with individuals, couples, children and families offering a free consultation to ensure we are a good fit. I carry a systemic lens, exploring the way culture, community and family shape our experiences and aspirations. I am committed to strength-based and anti-oppressive practice in my work. I recognize the importance and responsibility I have as a therapist, to address the systemic inequalities impacting clients in their lives.
Postpartum Depression may start any time within a month or year after childbirth and lasts for weeks or months. In some serious cases it may progress to chronic episodes of depression. Early professional help is advisable.
We support women dealing with prenatal, pregnancy and postpartum issues. The emotional and psychological adjustments associated with pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood are greater than anyone can prepare for. We provide a non-judgmental space to address concerns such as mood changes, anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, or the impact of past traumas. At Atlas Therapy many members of our team understand the challenges of mental health related to motherhood on a personal level and work with our clients through this lens of compassion. We work to help you reach the place of hope and security that you need.
After the delivery of your child, the body continues to go through changes, physiologically, emotionally, psychologically, and socially. These changes may feel confusing, overwhelming, and undesirable. Intense emotions of joy, anxiety, fear, sadness, and happiness may be felt all at once. The lack of sleep, pain associated with breastfeeding, lack of support, crying frequently are all symptoms that are important to talk about. Dads can also experience depression. Let us work together to help you how to best manage these changes.
The feelings of low mood, anxiety, and disconnection are normal experiences after the birth of a child. It can be overwhelming for mothers to carry these at times conflicting feelings and experiences. I aim to create a space you can explore this adjustment period with self compassion and work towards new understanding of parenting expectations and roles. Book a free consultation to explore if we are a good fit.
Childbirth is no easy feat. As a mother of 2, I know your challenges all too well. Prental, bith, postpartum each phase has its own intricacies that takes a toll on our mental and physical health. Feel free to reach out for maternal mental health support. You are not alone!
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, RSW, Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist
After having a baby, many new parents may feel stressed, worried, tired, or anxious. I have experience working with individuals that might also experience mild depression feelings. I can offer a safe space and provide support to help you with postpartum depression.