Therapy for Moms

Becoming a mother can be one of the most beautiful experiences — and one of the most emotionally and physically overwhelming. Joy and exhaustion. Gratitude and grief. Love and loss of identity. These opposite feelings can exist at the same time. That doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong. It means you’re human.

I provide therapy for moms navigating pregnancy, postpartum, and the transition to motherhood. The perinatal period (from conception through the first year after birth) is a major emotional and neurological shift. It’s common to experience anxiety, mood changes, identity confusion, and heightened sensitivity during this time.

You might notice:

  • Rapid mood shifts

  • Sleep disruption

  • Increased worry

  • Changes in appetite or energy

  • Grief for your pre-motherhood self

  • Guilt for not “loving every minute”

Some emotional fluctuation is expected. But when distress feels persistent, intense, or isolating, it may be more than typical adjustment.

Baby Blues vs. Postpartum Mood & Anxiety Disorders (PMADs)

The Baby Blues affect approximately 60–80% of new mothers. They are caused by hormonal shifts and sleep deprivation and may include:

  • Tearfulness

  • Mood swings

  • Irritability

  • Fatigue

Baby blues typically peak 3–5 days after delivery and resolve within two weeks.

If symptoms last longer than two weeks, intensify, or interfere with daily functioning, it may indicate a Perinatal Mood or Anxiety Disorder (PMAD) such as postpartum depression or postpartum anxiety.

Signs of PMADs may include:

  • Depressed mood most of the day

  • Loss of interest or joy

  • Persistent anxiety or racing thoughts

  • Intrusive or unwanted thoughts

  • Irritability or rage followed by guilt

  • Withdrawal from support

  • Sleep disturbance (even when baby sleeps)

  • Feelings of worthlessness

  • Thoughts of death or self-harm

If you’re experiencing these symptoms, you are not alone — and this is treatable.

Birth Trauma & Maternal Mental Health

Birth trauma can significantly impact perinatal mental health. Trauma is not defined by what “should” have felt traumatic — it’s defined by how the experience affected you. Your feelings about your birth experience matter.

Learn more about the Birth Trauma Tree here

How Therapy Can Help

In our work together, we will:

  • Create a judgment-free, supportive space

  • Untangle overwhelming or conflicting emotions

  • Challenge unrealistic expectations of motherhood

  • Build coping skills that fit your life

  • Strengthen self-trust and parenting confidence

  • Develop a realistic plan for self-care and support

You deserve support during this transition. You don’t have to navigate pregnancy, postpartum, or motherhood alone.