I am a certified Postpartum Support International provider. I obtained my PMH-C and motherhood is my number one speciality having experienced postpartum depression and anxiety myself and helped countless families to navigate in this area.
I focus on pregnancy, prenatal and postpartum issues including depression, anxiety, and wellness. I work through the challenges of new and expectant mothers and the process of becoming a new parent.
Postpartum depression is a form of grief. The person is coming to terms with the reality that their old life is dead and will no longer be the same. The sadness of grief is an important component of Postpartum Depression and is necessary to help the person move towards acceptance and integrated meaning.
I am trained in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders through Postpartum Support International PSI (www.Postpartum.net -it's a great resource for new parents), and am here to support you as a new parent, if you have a desire to become a parent, through the often invisible grief of miscarriage, as well as navigating relationship issues that can follow having a baby.
Your reproductive years can be times of intense shifts, particularly when it comes to the impact of pregnancy and new parenthood on one’s mental health. The pregnancy and postpartum season is a unique, vulnerable, and demanding time for individuals, couples and the household, and the wider family system.
If you’re concerned about mood or behavior changes during pregnancy or postpartum and your previous coping skills are no longer working, psychotherapy is an evidence-based treatment that can help. You have a unique story and I’m here to listen. Let’s set you up for a nourishing experience that lays the groundwork for your and baby’s health for years to
Becoming a mother is the ultimate rite of passage. It is literally the end of who you were and the becoming of a person you have not yet been. Sadly, our society expects mothers to bounce back (in body, mind, and soul) to who they were, but this completely contradicts the lived reality of becoming a mother. Everything has changed and very few people acknowledge this. This, along with a lack of robust perinatal and social support, and the demands and exhaustion of having a new baby, can bring a new mother to her knees. Together we can work on helping you integrate your new identity and find the support you need to thrive in your life as a mother and woman.
Counselor/Therapist, Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor
Postpartum depression can be an isolating and overwhelming experience, but support is available. I specialize in helping new mothers navigate the emotional challenges of postpartum depression, offering a compassionate space to explore your feelings and develop coping strategies. Together, we’ll work towards restoring your sense of well-being and joy in motherhood.
We offer clinicians with special training and expertise in Perinatal Psychology. We are passionate about preparing individuals and couples for the often-challenging transition to parenthood. We have clinicians who are trained to promote a healthy carer-and-baby relationship through “Watch, Wait, and Wonder”.
I am a Certified Perinatal Health Professional (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International, but I find that most clients find my most useful credential in this area to be my lived experience. As an IVF veteran, survivor of a high-risk pregnancy, and mom who experienced a difficult transition to new parenthood, I understand the ways that these life events can tectonically shift your entire identity. If you are struggling with postpartum depression or anxiety (both of which can begin either during pregnancy or any time during the first year after you give birth), talk therapy can be incredibly effective. For support in these areas, reach out. I look forward to meeting you soon!