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Perinatal, Postpartum, and Early Childhood Therapy

Supporting mothers, parents, and young children through the emotional challenges of pregnancy, postpartum, and early development. Whether you're navigating anxiety, identity shifts, birth trauma, or attachment concerns with your baby or toddler, this specialized therapy offers a safe space to process, heal, and strengthen your connection—with yourself and your child.

What I Offer

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Individual Therapy 

A supportive space for parents and caregivers navigating the perinatal period, postpartum adjustment, early childhood challenges, and the evolving journey of parenting. We’ll explore your emotions, strengthen your sense of self, and focus on building secure attachment—both within yourself and in your relationships.

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Play Therapy

Through play, children express emotions, build coping skills, and process big experiences. Play therapy offers a developmentally appropriate, safe space for healing and growth.

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Couples Therapy

Designed to strengthen communication, connection, and understanding, couples therapy helps partners navigate challenges, improve emotional intimacy, and support one another through life's changes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Maternal mental health therapy focuses on supporting women during pregnancy, postpartum, and the early years of parenting. It addresses challenges like anxiety, depression, birth trauma, identity shifts, and relationship changes that often arise during this major life transition.

  • Yes. Many new moms feel emotionally overwhelmed, anxious, or even disconnected in the weeks and months after birth. If these feelings persist or interfere with your daily life, therapy can offer relief and tools to help you feel more grounded and supported.

  • Absolutely — I work with women during pregnancy, postpartum, and even before conception. Whether you're experiencing prenatal anxiety, grief from a loss, or fear about childbirth, I’m here to support you.

  • I support clients dealing with:

    • Postpartum depression or anxiety

    • Birth trauma or pregnancy loss

    • Intrusive thoughts

    • Parenting stress and overwhelm

    • Relationship or identity shifts

    • Fertility challenges

    • Sleep struggles or rage

  • Yes! In some cases, partners are invited to join for part or all of a session to help strengthen communication and support systems. I also offer couples therapy if both partners would like more ongoing support.

  • Yes. Partners also experience emotional changes during the transition to parenthood. I welcome all caregivers who need support navigating this intense life phase.

  • If you're not feeling like yourself, are struggling to enjoy things you used to, or feel emotionally stuck, therapy can help. You don’t need a diagnosis or a crisis to reach out — many moms seek therapy just to have a space to process and be supported.

  • Yes. I take Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Care Network.

    I also offer a sliding scale for clients experiencing financial strain. Please feel free to reach out to discuss reduced fee options — I believe therapy should be accessible, especially during the challenges of motherhood.

  • I use an integrative, compassionate approach grounded in attachment theory and trauma-informed care. Each session is tailored to your unique needs and goals.

Contact Me

I’d love to hear from you. If you're ready to start therapy or just want to learn more, please fill out the contact form. I’ll be in touch shortly to answer your questions and explore the next steps together.