Prenatal + Postpartum Depression
Compassionate Support for Prenatal + Postpartum Depression
Bringing a child into your life is often described as joyful and natural — but for many people, pregnancy and the postpartum period are some of the most emotionally complex and overwhelming experiences they will ever go through. If you're struggling with depression, anxiety, irritability, or feelings that don't match what you expected, you are not alone.
About 1 in 8 people experience postpartum depression, and many more face significant emotional challenges during pregnancy. These experiences are common, real, and treatable and they say nothing about what kind of parent you are.
Prenatal Depression
Depression during pregnancy doesn't always look the way people expect. It can show up as persistent sadness, a sense of overwhelm or disconnection, worry that won't quiet down, or a flatness that's hard to explain to the people around you. Hormonal shifts, identity changes, past trauma, and the weight of expectation can all play a role.
Whatever is coming up for you during this time, it deserves to be taken seriously — not minimized, and not pushed through alone.
Postpartum Depression + Postpartum Rage
Postpartum depression can appear weeks or even months after birth. It might look like persistent sadness with little joy, trouble bonding with your baby, hopelessness, withdrawal, appetite changes, or exhaustion that sleep doesn't seem to touch. These experiences are influenced by hormonal shifts, sleep deprivation, past trauma, and the immense pressure many new parents feel to feel grateful and "bounce back."
It's also important to name something that doesn't get talked about nearly enough: postpartum rage. Sudden anger, a short fuse, or irritability that feels out of character can be frightening — and it can bring a lot of shame. But rage is a recognized and common symptom of postpartum emotional distress. It doesn't mean you are unsafe or unfit. It means you are overwhelmed, likely depleted, and deserving of compassionate support and real tools to regulate your nervous system.
For some people, postpartum depression can also include intrusive thoughts — thoughts of harming yourself or your baby. These thoughts are more common than people realize, and they can be terrifying to experience. If this is part of what you're going through, please know that we can talk about it openly and without judgment. You don't have to carry that alone.
Pregnancy After Fertility Loss + Fertility Grief
Fertility challenges, pregnancy after loss, or a history of miscarriage can add layers of grief and fear to an already emotionally loaded time. You might feel hypervigilant about the future, weighed down by past experiences, or quietly sad in moments that others expect to be happy ones. That grief is real, and it belongs here.
Therapy offers a grounded, safe space to process these emotions and find support that is tailored to your story — not a generalized version of it.
The Gap Between Expectation and Reality
Many parents come into this season with a picture of how it was supposed to feel — instant connection, confidence, fulfillment. When the reality looks different, it can bring guilt, confusion, and shame. These feelings are far more common than people talk about, and they are not a reflection of your love for your child or your capacity as a parent.
Part of our work together is gently loosening the grip of those expectations and finding your way back to yourself.
How We Work Together
In our sessions, you'll find support that is warm, validating, and grounded in approaches that have been shown to genuinely help.
Together, we'll:
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Understand the emotional and hormonal factors contributing to your symptoms
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Process grief from miscarriage, pregnancy loss, or a difficult or traumatic birth
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Reduce anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and emotional overwhelm
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Address postpartum rage through nervous system regulation and grounding techniques
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Explore the identity shifts and relationship changes that come with this season
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Build realistic expectations and a kinder relationship with yourself
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Strengthen communication with your partner or support system
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Create a plan to support your wellbeing through pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond
Therapy isn't about fixing you. It's about helping you feel supported, understood, and equipped as you navigate one of life's biggest transitions.
You don't have to do this alone
Whether you're currently pregnant, newly postpartum, navigating a fertility journey, or recovering from a loss — support is available. You deserve care that honors your unique experience and helps you reconnect with your sense of self, your body, and what matters most to you.