I specialize in working with women dealing with Postpartum Depression or Anxiety. I incorporate couples therapy into my treatment as well as working individually with the new mom.
Our Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders program focuses on providing individual therapeutic support to patients who are experiencing a mood disorder during pregnancy or postpartum depression the following year. As part of this program, Brave Health offers individual therapy, group therapy, and psychiatry.
We are offering the following specialized groups to our perinatal population including groups for Postpartum Moms, First Time Moms, and Motherhood Groups.
Women experiencing postpartum depression feel sadness, worry and an inability to cope and care for their child. This is a profound life transition and we can help you find new coping strategies to improve your mental health and bond with your baby.
Do you ever feel like you’re not connecting with or being emotionally present for your infant? Are you so stressed out and worried about everything that you don’t even have the energy to bond with your child? Does it seem like no one around you understands what you’re going through? Maybe you feel isolated and discouraged. Perhaps you spend so much time making sure your baby is safe that you have trouble relaxing and enjoying each moment. Or it could be that your exhaustion and anxiety are driving a wedge between you and your partner. You may not feel depressed or anxious, but you find yourself feeling guilt or shame about all the things you think you should be doing. Or maybe every little stressor sets you off and—once you’re upset—you have a hard time controlling your irritability or anger. As a mother of two, I know exactly how you feel. Many of these signs might not seem like postpartum symptoms at first glance. However, if your guilt or irritability is making it harder for you to adjust to life as a new mom, these feelings can still leave you overwhelmed. If symptoms of postpartum depression or anxiety are getting in your way, therapy can help you cope with them and connect with your baby.
Childbirth is beautiful and at the same time brings significant changes in life. Most women believe that they are supposed to instinctively and joyfully feel connected to their babies. If depression and anxiety occur, many feel guilty that they are bad mothers. It is important to be aware that post-partum depression is common and treatable and is a medical issue.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Postpartum depression is often treated with mental health counselling / psychotherapy which is also called talk therapy. With appropriate treatment, postpartum depression symptoms usually improve. In some cases, postpartum depression can continue, becoming chronic depression. It's important to continue treatment after you begin to feel better. Stopping treatment too early may lead to a relapse.
Healing and growth is extremely important in the therapeutic process and I look forward to assisting you through this journey There is no one size fits all when it comes to therapy, so let’s work together to tailor your therapeutic experience. I provide flexible scheduling for daytime, evening, and telehealth appointments in West Palm Beach, Lake Worth and Royal Palm Beach.