Pregnancy and Postpartum

As a perinatal therapist, I support parents during pregnancy and postpartum who are struggling with depression, anxiety or trauma.

As a HypnoBirthing® Childbirth Educator, Prenatal Bonding (BA) and Pregnancy Dialogues™ facilitator, I'm here to support and guide you in releasing past trauma and anxiety around pregnancy and birth that may stem from past negative experiences, fertility issues or loss, and postpartum challenges. I'm here to show you how to have a calm, confident, empowered and more comfortable pregnancy, birth and parenting experience for yourself and your family.

I am perinatal mental health treatment trained and working toward the certification (PMH-C). I have worked with those struggling with infertility, new moms, those with pre pregnancy & postpartum struggles.

Becoming a mother is the most difficult and complicated adjustment you will ever experience. Your body and life will never be the same. From the moment you share the news of your pregnancy, anyone and everyone seems to have an opinion, and it feels like you're wearing a t-shirt that says, "Please Advise Me On Caring For My Offspring." Don't try to get through this time alone. Let's talk about creating a plan to make sure you stay mentally healthy even on very little sleep.

With a focus on perinatal mood disorders, I compassionately guide new mothers through the emotional complexities of pregnancy and postpartum. My specialized training enables me to provide a safe, understanding space for women to share their feelings. I empower them with coping strategies and support as they navigate challenges and embrace the transformative journey into motherhood.

Drawing on my decade of perinatal experience, I address mental health concerns like anxiety, depression, and adjustment issues. I integrate physical and emotional support, teach coping skills, and involve partners when appropriate. My trauma-informed approach helps clients with past pregnancy losses or birth trauma. Whether in-person or via telemedicine, I empower clients to navigate the challenges of pregnancy and new parenthood, fostering resilience and positive mental health outcomes.

This period of life often brings a lot of "shoulds." You "should be nothing but happy. You "should" only feel grateful. You "shouldn't" feel sad, alone, scared, or mad. These expectations put immense pressure on new moms, moms-to-be, and those struggling. Yet, it's normal not to always feel these "shoulds". There's nothing wrong with you- this can be a challenging time, and sometimes it feels like your hormones are in control. Let's work together to help you feel whole again.

Pregnancy & Postpartum can be some toughest life changing transitions in a woman's life. Losing oneself in motherhood is a common experience. Becoming overwhelmed, stressed, getting stuck in your thoughts, & constant pressure or comparison can plague a new mom or mother in transition. I am passionate about helping moms find their way through this new phase of life, while also bringing elements of her old life. (Perinatal Mood Disorders Trained- Postpartum Support International)

I have specialized training in reproductive mental health and have supported many clients though their own or a parter's pregnancy and on into parenthood. I also offer support for fertility challenges, pregnancy loss, and abortion.

I have accompanied dozens of births and hundreds of families as a birth doula, always seeking to be updated and informed. I have trained with wise Mexican women in the art of rebozo, and I have learned from the families that each birth is an opportunity for growth for the whole family. I have experience in planned home birth, bvac, pregnancy loss, migrant mothers, etc.

I am a Perinatal Mental Health Treatment Specialist, PMH-C. I support clients during pregnancy and postpartum by providing specialized therapeutic interventions. I address issues like perinatal mood disorders, birth trauma, and adjustment difficulties, offering tailored support to promote emotional well-being, bonding, and adjustment to parenthood. Through individualized care, I will help you navigate the challenges of the perinatal period.

Pregnancy and postpartum bring up everything—your childhood, fears of getting it right, relationship shifts, and trauma you didn’t expect. I help moms navigate it all—birth trauma, intrusive thoughts, rage, identity loss—through a trauma-informed lens. Together, we process the heavy stuff, honor your story, and help you reconnect with yourself because you deserve to feel like you again—not just "mom."

In addition to my mental health clinical training and experience, I am a trained birth and postpartum doula. I bring this experience into our session to further support birthing persons during pregnancy and the postpartum period. I specialize in helping those experiencing postpartum depression, anxiety and postpartum rage.

All parts of the perinatal, postpartum and parenting journey are, shall we say, interesting, and sometimes those experiences become much more intense than we ever expected! Let's acknowledge this path can be anytime from considering having a kid through adjusting to parenthood with your third (or more!). So many challenges are found along the way, sometimes needing more support than you readily have available. Whatever your story is, I am prepared to walk alongside you on your perinatal path.

Pregnancy and the postpartum period are two of the most significant changes in a woman's life. I have training in helping moms adjust to their new roles, as well as addressing any postpartum anxiety or depression that may be present.

Certified by Postpartum Support International as a Perinatal Mental Health Specialist, I work with birthing individuals, their partners, and sometimes their families as they navigate issues such as infertility, perinatal mood, and anxiety disorders, pregnancy and birth trauma, as well as infant and child loss.

I have a certificate in Maternal Mental Health.