Therapy Services for Postpartum Depression, Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
As an experienced therapist, I offer specialized support and guidance to individuals who are navigating the challenges of pregnancy and parenthood, trying to conceive, or coping with infertility and pregnancy loss. My practice serves clients in New York (NY), Vermont (VT), New Hampshire (NH), Maine (ME), Connecticut (CT), Michigan (MI) and Florida (FL).
Struggling with your emotions during pregnancy or parenting? I’m here to understand and provide support, tools, and coping strategies to help you through. I offer tailored care to your needs and convenient online therapy from your home. Contact me today for emotional well-being and joyful parenthood.
What is Postpartum Depression?
During the transformative journey into parenthood, it's important to recognize that mental health challenges can arise. Postpartum depression, as well as other perinatal mood disorders like postpartum anxiety, postpartum OCD, and postpartum bipolar disorder, affect many individuals during and after pregnancy. These conditions, known as Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs), encompass a range of emotional challenges that can begin during pregnancy or up to one year after giving birth. I’m here to provide the comforting support and professional expertise you need to navigate these experiences.
Do I have Postpartum Depression?
Differentiating between the normal adjustment period, often called the "baby blues," and postpartum depression or another PMAD is crucial. While the "baby blues" typically involve temporary mood swings, tearfulness, and mild anxiety that tend to subside within a couple of weeks, postpartum depression is more intense and enduring. Symptoms can include persistent feelings of sadness, emptiness, irritability, worthlessness, disruptions in appetite and sleep patterns, and difficulty bonding with your baby. Some individuals may also experience scary or intrusive thoughts, as well as a loss of interest in activities they once enjoyed.
How Therapy Can Help
Therapy is a valuable resource for individuals facing postpartum depression and perinatal mood disorders. Through personalized and evidence-based therapeutic approaches, I work together with you to address the unique challenges you are experiencing.
Our therapy sessions focus on:
Developing coping strategies
Enhancing relationships communication skills
Nurturing self-care and learning to prioritize yourself
Exploring changing identity and sense of self
Building a strong support system
Therapy Services for Perinatal Mental Health
As a therapist with extensive experience in supporting individuals facing postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, postpartum OCD, postpartum rage, and other perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), I'm here to provide the guidance and support you need. The journey of pregnancy and the postpartum period can bring forth a wide range of emotional challenges, and I'm dedicated to helping you navigate them. I specialize in helping clients through every stage of the parenthood journey, including those who are:
New parents adjusting to the demands and emotional changes that come with having a baby
Experienced parents facing the challenges that arise with adding another child to the family
Trying to conceive and struggling with fertility issues
Coping with pregnancy loss and the grief that follows
Parents facing challenges with their sense of self, self-discovery, and coping with stress at any point in their journey.
Why Choose Birch Grove Therapy?
By choosing my therapy services, you can expect:
Expertise in postpartum depression and perinatal mood disorders: I have extensive experience and training in working with individuals and couples facing these specific challenges.
Individualized approach: I understand that your journey is unique. I tailor our therapy sessions to your specific needs, providing personalized care throughout the therapeutic process.
Confidential and safe environment: Your privacy and confidentiality are of the utmost importance. You can trust that our therapy sessions are conducted in a secure and non-judgmental space.
Flexible options: I offer in-person sessions at our South Burlington, VT office, as well as online therapy options for those who prefer remote sessions. Remote sessions can take place in your home for individuals who are located anywhere in NY, VT, NH, ME, CT, and FL.
Get Started
If you are in need of support for postpartum depression, perinatal mood disorders, or related challenges, we invite you to reach out today. Take the first step towards reclaiming your emotional well-being and building a fulfilling parenthood journey. I am here to support you through this transformative time.