Therapy During PregnancyWhen Pregnancy Doesn't Feel the Way You Thought It Would
You may have expected to feel excited and instead feel anxious, low or frightened. You are not ungrateful and you are not doing anything wrong. I offer specialized support for your emotional wellbeing throughout pregnancy.
- Licensed therapist in NY & NM
- 15+ years’ experience
- Sessions from the comfort of home
Anxiety and Low Mood in Pregnancy Are More Common Than You Might Think
Pregnancy is so often described as a joyful time that it can be hard to admit when it isn't. Anxiety and low mood during pregnancy, sometimes called perinatal anxiety or depression, are common, and they can get better with the right support.
Some people find themselves worrying constantly, about the baby, a relationship, money, their own health or the birth itself. Others notice sadness, irritability or sleeplessness that goes beyond ordinary tiredness.
Your body may also be changing in ways that are hard to adjust to. Persistent nausea, severe pregnancy sickness such as hyperemesis gravidarum, weight gain or ongoing discomfort can wear you down emotionally as well as physically. Feeling unwell for weeks or months is hard, and how it affects you deserves care too.
Pregnancy can feel especially overwhelming when it involves medical complications, extra monitoring or concerns about your baby's health and development. Therapy can offer space to process the uncertainty, fear and emotional demands of a high-risk pregnancy, alongside the medical care you are already receiving.
If this pregnancy follows a loss, IVF or a difficult birth, it may carry an extra weight. Together we can understand what you are feeling and find ways through it.
Feeling anxious or low during pregnancy is not a sign you will be a bad parent.
Words I Often Hear, and What I Want You to Know
Whatever you are feeling, it is welcome here, just as it is.
I should be happy. Why do I feel like this?
There is no single right way to feel about pregnancy. Whatever you are feeling deserves care, not judgment.
I keep imagining something terrible happening.
Worry like this is a very common part of pregnancy. It doesn't mean something will go wrong, and it can ease.
After my loss, I can't believe this pregnancy will last.
That fear makes so much sense. We can support you through it, week by week.
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.
Understanding your worry
We explore what is fueling the anxiety, so you can meet anxious thoughts with more calm and less fear.
Talking openly, without shame
Whatever you are feeling, whether it is fear, ambivalence or guilt, you can speak about it freely here, without judgment.
Preparing for what's ahead
If birth or the early weeks feel daunting, we can work on that now, so you feel more supported going forward.
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 can therapy help with anxiety during pregnancy?
Therapy can help you understand patterns of worry and reassurance-seeking, and find gentler ways to respond, while making room for the uncertainty pregnancy brings.
Are intrusive thoughts during pregnancy normal?
Unwanted, distressing thoughts are a common experience during pregnancy and after birth. Having them does not mean you will act on them. If they are causing you distress, support can really help.
I am pregnant after a loss. Is this the right kind of support?
Yes. Pregnancy after loss is a central part of my work, and I understand how hope and fear can sit together. You are very welcome here at any stage.
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
Pregnancy Loss
For miscarriage, stillbirth, recurrent loss and the fragile hope of pregnancy after loss.
Learn more BirthBirth Trauma
For a birth that felt frightening or out of your control, however long ago.
Learn more After birthPostpartum
For the exhaustion, worry, sadness or anger that can follow, and the shame that often comes with it.
Learn moreMore ways I can help: InfertilityIVFMotherhood & IdentityMeditation
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.