Therapy for all your needs in early motherhood
Specialities
NICU Experience
Having a child spend any time in the NICU can be very difficult and puts individuals at a higher risk for developing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. You may be feeling a mixture of emotions that can be overwhelming especially during a time where most of your focus is on the health of your baby. Taking time for therapy allows you to fully process a very stressful time. I utilize narrative therapy to help clients fully process the NICU experience whether your child is currently in the NICU or you are transitioning home. I have a special understanding of the NICU experience as a former NICU mom myself.
Postpartum
After giving birth, there are many new things to navigate for your baby including feedings, sleep, and overall well-being, but don’t forget about taking care of yourself. You may be feeling increased anxiety or feelings of depression, anger, loneliness, and suffering relationship difficulties. In the beginning journey of motherhood, it is crucial that you get the support you need to manage these feelings. Through the use of solution focused therapy, mindfulness techniques, and cognitive behavioral therapy, I can help you navigate your feelings and thoughts. Together we can look at your goals and help you move forward.
Pregnancy
Are you a mother-to-be who is feeling anxious about giving birth? Are you struggling to manage physical complications or mental health concerns during your pregnancy? There may be many stressors that are impacting your pregnancy and it may be helpful to process them and learn ways to cope. If you are unsure of how to manage your feelings surrounding your pregnancy, let’s talk. Planning for postpartum can also be helpful during pregnancy and is a large part of preventative work that can be done in therapy.
Early Motherhood
Navigating the early years of motherhood can feel overwhelming, whether you have one child or multiple children, taking time for yourself through therapy gives you space to process any challenges you might be facing and provides support in order to thrive.
Birth Experience
Did you have a difficult labor and delivery? Was there complications at birth causing your child a stay in the NICU or special care nursery? Many times our birth experiences do not go as we may have planned or expected, you may be experiencing feelings of guilt, sadness or confusion about what happened. Let’s process these experiences together, you are not alone in your feelings!
"Being a mother is learning about strengths you didn’t know you had, and dealing with fears you didn’t know existed.”
— LINDA WOOTEN
