Therapy for Pregnancy,
Postpartum, & Motherhood
What is Perinatal Mental Health?
Perinatal mental health, sometimes called maternal mental health, refers to your emotional and psychological well-being during pregnancy and after birth. This season of life can bring immense change—physically, mentally, and emotionally.
While it can be joyful, it can also feel overwhelming, unfamiliar, or isolating. You may notice anxiety symptoms, sadness, irritability, or disconnection that you didn’t expect.
You’re not alone in this—and you don’t have to navigate it on your own.
I often hear, “I just don’t feel like myself,” or “This isn’t what I expected.”
The transition into motherhood is deeply personal—and it doesn’t always feel the way you thought it would. These experiences are more common than we often talk about, and while they can be part of a normal adjustment, they may also be signs that you need additional support.
You don’t have to have the “right words” to know something feels off.
You might be noticing:
- Pregnancy-related anxiety and depression
Feeling overwhelmed, worried, or emotionally heavy during pregnancy - Postpartum depression and anxiety
Feeling disconnected, tearful, on edge, or not like yourself - Anger and irritability
Often unspoken, but common and valid - Identity shifts
Struggling to feel like yourself or adjusting to who you’re becoming - Parenting burnout
Feeling exhausted, emotionally depleted, or like you’re not coping well
Whether you’re looking for postpartum therapy for depression, support with prenatal anxiety, or simply a space to feel heard during this season of life, you don’t have to figure it out alone. This is a space where we can untangle those feelings, process your experiences, and work toward a version of motherhood that feels more manageable and connected—for you.
You don’t have to navigate this alone.
A brief consultation is an opportunity to talk about what you’re experiencing and see if working together feels like the right fit.