Perinatal Mental Health
I hold a Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C), which reflects advanced training in supporting individuals through the emotional and psychological changes that can accompany:
pregnancy, birth, the postpartum period,
and parenting beyond the first year
This certification deepens my ability to offer informed, compassionate care that meets you where you are.
Pregnancy and parenthood are often described as joyful and magical but for many people, the reality can feel overwhelming or different from what they expected. You might be facing intense emotions, unexpected challenges, or even feelings of shame for not having the experience you thought you “should” be having.
Pregnancy might be filled with growing anticipation and excitement but also anxiety that feels unmanageable.
You may find yourself constantly monitoring, planning, and worrying, trying to protect your baby by thinking through every possible outcome.
The uncertainty of each day and week can feel like too much to hold. Even when everything is medically fine, your brain may stay on high alert, running through "what ifs" in an effort to protect your baby.
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For others, the worry may be grounded in real and painful experiences, like a high-risk pregnancy, a history of loss, or the emotional weight of a long and difficult journey to conceive. These realities can bring a different kind of emotional load, and your vigilance may feel necessary just to get through each day.
I understand this pattern, and together we can slow down the anxious spiral, explore what’s underneath it, and work on reframing thoughts so you can move through your pregnancy feeling more grounded, supported, and present.
The postpartum early days and months can feel disorienting.
You may find yourself struggling with exhaustion, identity loss, or guilt. Your body has gone through an enormous transformation, it may feel unfamiliar and disconnected from who you were before.
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Your brain is also changing in response to the demands of new parenthood, emotionally, hormonally, and neurologically. These shifts are real and intense, and it’s no wonder they can leave you feeling overwhelmed.
You may have longed for this baby, but connecting in the early days or months might not be coming easily. You may feel like you’re giving endlessly without receiving much back.
You're not just caring for a baby. You're also managing a household, relationships, and a new version of yourself that feels unfamiliar. The pressure to enjoy every moment or rest when you can (“sleep when the baby sleeps”) can feel out of reach, or even infuriating.
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I offer a space to explore these emotions without judgment and to talk openly about the parts of parenthood that no one warned you about, and to reconnect with yourself as more than just a caregiver.
Beyond the perinatal period, I work with parents of older children who are navigating the many demands and complexities of family life.
Parenting can feel exhausting and amazing all at once, you can deeply love your children but can face difficult days when you struggle and don’t know what to do. It’s important to know that it’s okay to feel it all.
​​​​​​Parenthood brings constant decision-making, emotional and mental exhaustion, and the heavy mental load of managing your household and your family’s needs. You might be feeling overwhelmed, questioning whether you’re doing the right thing or struggling with parental guilt.
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Your identity is evolving, and it’s normal to feel disconnected from the person you once were. Whether you’re navigating co-parenting, managing relationship dynamics, or trying to create space for your own needs while caring for others, therapy can offer space to process these changes.
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Together, we’ll explore the pressures you’re facing and build strategies to navigate parenting.