Counseling for Postpartum: Anxiety, Depression, Birth Trauma

Most people understand that becoming a parent is hard, but they don't expect to have such a difficult time transitioning to parenthood, much less the changes that happen within their relationships with friends and spouse.

If you're reading this, you're probably at the end of your rope and feeling like no one understands what you've been through.

No one can relate to what are going through.

You may even feel like you have nobody to talk to about life post-birth of the baby.

Becoming a Parent Can Feel Isolating

After the baby is born, it can be easy to slip into survival mode. Eating, sleeping, drinking water and taking care of the baby's needs are first priority. However, we know that often, mothers of newborns also experience racing thoughts and anxiety. You may find yourself:

• stressing over every little thing
• feeling like nothing you do is good enough
• feeling judged by everyone around you
• second guessing yourself
• unsure of how to balance your work and home life
• feeling like you've lost yourself since becoming a parent

We want you to know that there's nothing wrong with you, and we understand that having a baby can be hard. Whether your labor and delivery were traumatic or easy. Maybe the transition to life with a baby has been difficult for you. No matter your story, we know how challenging it can be to figure out what happened and what you want to do about it.

You Are Not Alone, Momma

Our post-partum counselors can give you a safe space to talk about your experiences without judging you or giving you advice you don't need. We know becoming a parent can feel lonely and isolating. However, we also know you are a caring parent.  A good parent. We want you to feel supported and understood so you can be the best version of yourself.

Let us help you be more present with your baby, family, and friends or help you be able to sleep while your baby is asleep.  Let us help you discover who you are as a parent - or rediscover yourself in this new way.

YOU Still Matter

When you become a parent, everything is about the baby. We want you to know that it's not selfish to focus on yourself and that you don't have to feel guilty for having a difficult time becoming a parent.

Your baby is important to you, and you are important to your baby! When you find peace and contentment, you will be able to enjoy your child like you want to.

Good moms still have scary thoughts! If you are horrified by these thoughts, we can help.

Even though having a baby can bring new worries, your life shouldn't be consumed by fear. Let's get these anxieties under control, momma.

Birth trauma is real. Yes, you may be healthy now. Yes, your baby is here and happy. But, that is not the end of the story. You deserve time and space to process. Don't carry that pain around with you into parenthood.

In a time of constant bad news, a million options and a new "do/don't" list every day, it's hard to know what's best! We can talk through those thoughts to help make this time easier to navigate. You CAN do this motherhood thing.