Family Planning, Pregnancy, and Postpartum Therapy
Whether you’re expecting, newly postpartum, or months (or even years) into parenting, this time of life can bring deep joy, profound change, and also a whole bunch of shit. And no one is really talking about the latter.
You’re probably burned out and exhausted – from carrying the mental load, having do it all perfectly, without the option to fail or fall apart.
Common Experiences Supported
- Making the decision to (or not to!) have (a) child(ren)
- Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or uncertain about impending parenthood
- Prenatal depression or anxiety that “shouldn’t” happen while expecting
- Difficulty bonding with your baby, or fear you won’t bond the way you imagined
- Feelings of guilt, shame, or not “doing it right” after birth
- Postpartum depression, anxiety, mood swings, and maybe even rage
- Trouble adjusting to changes in your relationships, roles, identity, or body
- Grief or loss (of hopes, birth outcome, previous pregnancy, fertility journeys)
- Sleep disruption, exhaustion, or difficulty regulating emotions
- Pressure to “do everything right,” perfectionism, and fear of failure
- Shutting down, feeling numb, and/or going through the motions
- Fear of disappointing yourself and others
- Burnout
- Avoiding conflict, not saying what you need
- Barely recognizing yourself anymore
You don’t have to keep doing this alone.
If you’re ready to stop holding it all in, take the first step and reach out; taking action can help you feel better and more hopeful.
You’ve taken care of everyone else—now it’s time to take care of you— without the guilt.
