Becoming a parent (or preparing to become one) can be both deeply meaningful and profoundly disorienting. The perinatal period feels messy and hard because it is messy and hard. Even when you have looked forward to this chapter, it can evoke emotions and experiences you didn't anticipate: lingering sadness, irritability that feels out of character, restlessness, uncertainty, or disconnection from yourself and the people you love. You might feel overwhelmed by responsibility, uncertain about who you are now, missing the person you used to be. You are not alone.

• Pregnancy and postpartum often elicit a wide range of emotions, many of which are normal, but some of which can signal deeper distress. You might notice: persistent sadness or tearfulness, irritability or anger that feels difficult to manage, loss of identity or a sense of not feeling like yourself, intrusive or unwanted thoughts, overwhelm or guilt, or disconnection from your partner, baby, or loved ones. These experiences are not signs of failure, but signs that you are under tremendous strain — and that you are in need of additional support. You’ve come to the right place.

• Therapy is a crucial pillar of support for those experiencing distress as they navigate the shape-shifting landscape of parenthood. It offers a non-judgmental space to pause and reflect upon the demands, challenges, concerns, and identity shifts that occur during pregnancy and the early postpartum period. Together, we'll explore the thoughts, emotions, and experiences that have been difficult to name or that feel tangled to help you find groundedness and feel more connected to self.

• Perinatal challenges, including postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety and traumatic stress symptoms, are not limited to the birthing person. Non-birthing partners also experience emotional shifts and identity changes in this new landscape. They may feel additional pressure to provide emotional support despite experiencing difficulty navigating their own adjustments. We can explore these experiences, through individual therapy or couples work, to help both partners feel seen, understood, and better equipped to support themselves and each other.

• Perinatal distress is common — and treatable. Seeking help is an act of care for yourself and for your family; therapy can be a place where you begin to find relief and steadiness again. Let's connect and see if we're a good fit for working together.