Maternal Mental Health therapy for Moms in Maryland
Individual therapy to support a more easeful transition into Motherhood
Postpartum comes with BIG FEELINGS!
The mood changes that come with pregnancy and postpartum can feel disorienting. Therapy provides a confidential space to talk about the shifts occurring in your life. This is a space to explore all the complex feelings you’re not sure you can discuss with anyone else. In therapy, you can identify coping skills and implement behavioral changes that can improve your quality of life.
You need a plan beyond what to pack in your hospital bag.
Together we can develop a plan tailored to your specific needs and identify any additional supports that would be most beneficial for you. I want to empower you by helping you to:
learn how to advocate for yourself within the medical system
gain tools to have an empowering labor and birth
set boundaries to protect your peace
express your needs to people in your life
ease anxiety
learn coping skills for mood changes
experience less stress and worry over things you can’t control
Reasons clients come to see me.
To address changes in mood during the perinatal period
Many parents notice that they don’t feel like themselves during pregnancy and postpartum. They may feel overwhelmed, withdrawn, reactive, or full of rage. These changes in mood can cause significant risks if left untreated..
To learn skills that will improve their relationships
Having a baby can place an enormous amount of stress on your relationship with your partner. You may also experience shifts in your relationships with friends and family members when you become a parent. Therapy can help you learn skills to improve the quality of your relationships.
To learn to cope with excessive anxiety
It is common for new parents to experience worries about bringing their new child home. However, persistent worry can be debilitating. If you are unable to leave the house because of fear or if you can’t sleep due to racing thoughts, you don’t have to accept this as a normal part of parenthood.
To address changing career needs
Becoming a parent changes how you are able to show up at work and often shifts what you need from your career. Many parents seek support with planning for maternity leave as well and how they will return to work afterwards. Therapy can assist you with prioritizing your values in these important decisions.
