Your experience with pregnancy, postpartum and loss

Maybe your life and the way you feel is not what you envisioned.

  • Your mood is hard to cope with (feeling down, worried or constantly irritable and full of rage)

  • You don’t feel like yourself or don’t recognize your body

  • You can’t stop worrying or envisioning the worst

  • Your relationship has new tension or resentment

  • You are suffering from loss and grief

  • You are struggling with grief, anger, or anxiety surrounding your fertility challenges

In addition to my doctorate in Counseling Psychology, I received extra training from Postpartum Support International in order to provide specialized support to perinatal topics such as these. I want to be as informed as possible to provide you with proper support.

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Pregnancy and Postpartum

Pregnancy and postpartum can be a joyful time for some, but for others it might be accompanied with new or worsening symptoms of anxiety, depression or other difficulties. Fertility challenges and prior losses can also add layers of complexity to your pain regarding your experience. During pregnancy or birth you might find pain from past trauma, negative childhood experiences, your problems with your own parents, and self-doubt creeping in. Trans and non-binary individuals may face unique challenges during pregnancy. During postpartum, there can be many challenging experiences to navigate such as a difficult birth, changes in your mood (e.g., depression, anxiety, panic), scary unwanted thoughts, grief/loss, and challenges adapting to your new life or body. I also acknowledge that both partners can suffer in the journey with fertility, pregnancy, birth, loss and the postpartum period. All of these experiences deserve support, and many are treatable with the right support. I have hope that you can find relief from the pain or challenges you are experiencing and we can work on these challenges together.

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Parenthood

Perhaps you are new to parenting, or you are seasoned and a bit burnt out on the demands you face. In the beginning, transitioning into parenthood or recovering from birth can be difficult. For some, the desire to be a parent, or being a parent after a loss of pregnancy and/or your child add even more challenging emotions. It is not uncommon to experience setbacks while adjusting to parenthood or feeling burnt out in your role as a parent. It is hard to find balance and time for your own needs.

Regardless of whether you were the birthing person or partner, or whether you are new to parenthood or well on your way, I can support you as you begin to work through the challenges you are experiencing related to your parenthood.