Postpartum TherapyIf You're Struggling Since Your Baby Arrived, You Are Not Failing
The weeks and months after birth can bring exhaustion, worry, sadness or anger that you never expected, and often a quiet shame alongside it. You deserve care too. I offer specialized online support that fits around life with a new baby.
- Licensed therapist in NY & NM
- 15+ years’ experience
- Sessions from the comfort of home
This Is More Common Than Anyone Tells You
Life after birth brings huge change, usually on very little sleep. Feeling fragile for the first couple of weeks is common. When low mood, anxiety or overwhelm stay or grow, it is a sign you deserve more support, not a sign you are doing something wrong.
Postpartum struggles don't always look like sadness. They can show up as racing worry, exhaustion, numbness or a sense that you have lost touch with who you were. So many parents keep these feelings hidden out of fear of being judged.
Whether or not what you are feeling has a name, such as postpartum depression or anxiety, these experiences are common and they can get better. Our sessions are a place to be honest about how things really are, and to find support that fits around feeds, naps and everything else.
Taking care of yourself is part of taking care of your baby.
Words I Often Hear, and What I Want You to Know
Whatever you are feeling, it is welcome here, just as it is.
I love my baby, but I feel completely overwhelmed.
Love and overwhelm so often arrive together. You don't have to keep pretending you're fine.
I'm having thoughts about my baby that frighten me.
These thoughts are very common after birth and they do not mean you want them to happen. You are not a bad parent for having them.
I thought I'd feel an instant bond.
Connection can grow slowly, and that is okay. We can be curious about it together, without blame.
How We Can Work Through This Together
My approach is warm, down-to-earth and shaped entirely around you. I focus solely on reproductive and perinatal mental health, so you won’t need to explain the background.
Support that fits your days
Online sessions mean no travel, and your baby is welcome in the room. We focus on what will help most, right now.
Saying the hard things out loud
Guilt, sadness and feelings of disconnection are far more common than anyone admits. Sharing them with someone who understands is often the first relief.
Joined-up care
If extra medical support might help, we can talk about how to raise it with your doctor, so you feel well supported on all sides.
Reaching Out Can Feel Hard. I’ll Make It as Easy as I Can.
A free initial chat
A 15-minute phone call to share a little about what is happening, if you want to. You don’t need the right words, and there is no commitment.
Getting to know you
In our first sessions we go slowly, getting to know you and your story, and deciding together what would help most.
Support that fits your life
50-minute sessions by secure video from wherever you feel most at ease, shaped around what you need as things change.
Questions You Might Have
If you have a question that isn’t here, you are very welcome to ask it in your free chat.
How do I know if it is the baby blues or something more?
Tearfulness and mood swings in the first couple of weeks are common. If low mood, worry or overwhelm last longer, feel intense or make daily life hard, it is worth reaching out for support.
Can therapy help with intrusive thoughts after birth?
Yes. Unwanted thoughts about harm coming to your baby are a common postpartum experience and usually a sign of anxiety, not intent. Therapy can help them ease.
Can I have sessions with my baby nearby?
Of course. Sessions are online, and many new parents join with their baby in the room. We will make it work for you.
Is what I'm feeling "bad enough" for therapy?
If it is weighing on you, it matters. You do not need to be in crisis to deserve support, and many people find it helps to reach out before things feel unmanageable. If you are in crisis or feel unsafe, please call or text 988.
What if I don't know what to say?
That is completely okay. Many people start by saying exactly that. I will guide our conversation, and you only ever share what feels right.
How do sessions work?
Sessions are 50 minutes by secure, HIPAA-compliant video, so you can join from wherever you feel most at ease. You need to be located in New York or New Mexico at the time of each session.
Can meditation be part of our work together?
Yes, if it feels right for you. Simple meditation practices can help you notice and stay with difficult emotions between sessions, and many clients find they complement therapy well. You can read more about meditation.
What does a session cost?
Sessions are $250.
Do you accept insurance?
I am not in-network with insurance plans. For psychotherapy clients in New York and New Mexico, I can provide a superbill to submit to your insurer for possible out-of-network reimbursement.
How do I get started?
Send a short message to arrange a free 15-minute phone chat. We will talk a little about what brings you here, you can ask any questions, and then you can decide, with no pressure, whether to begin.
Experiences That Often Go Together
Birth Trauma
For a birth that felt frightening or out of your control, however long ago.
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For finding your way back to yourself, alongside being a parent.
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For worry, low mood or feeling unlike yourself at a time others expect to feel only happy.
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When You’re Ready, I’m Here
You don’t have to have it all figured out, or even know what you need. A free 15-minute chat is simply a chance to be heard and see if we feel like a good fit.
Online therapy for clients located in New York and New Mexico.