Online Certified Perinatal Mental Health Therapy & Wellness in OH
Are you suffering with grief and loss?
Are you struggling to just hold it together as a new mom?
Are you having fear about pregnancy, birth or motherhood?
Is this season of motherhood not what you envisioned?
Are the people around you concerned about your adjustment?
Do you find yourself worrying that something bad will happen to you or your baby?
If any of these questions resonate with you, then you are in the right place.
We applaud your bravery in taking the first step to seek help, because so many mothers before you have suffered in silence.
Society tells us that this will be the happiest season of our lives, but what happens when it's not? Many women will experience complications during the growth of their family which can include; infertility, pregnancy or infant loss, medical challenges, birth trauma and postpartum struggles. The truth is that 50-80% of women experience the baby blues and 1 out of 5 experience some sort of mood disturbance in the perinatal period (before or after pregnancy). The transition to motherhood is a challenging new territory and often requires significant adjustments and support.
85% of women experience significant emotional distress during or after pregnancy.
I offer support and guidance through all of the ups and downs that surround the growth of your new family, & let's be honest, a new version of you. You may be struggling with depression, anxiety, or OCD, changes to your relationship, sleep deprivation and feelings of being overwhelmed, baby blues, concerns about attachment, or self-esteem. These are all common challenges that new mamas can face. I can provide services for those facing the pain of struggling to conceive, have suffered loss(es) of pregnancy, or experienced birth trauma. I want you to know support is here for you.
Perinatal and Postpartum Depression · Excessive Sadness or Crying ·Feeling Numb or Not Like Yourself · Feelings of Guilt, Shame, or Hopelessness · Appetite or Sleep Disturbances · Feelings of Anger or Rage
Fear of Pregnancy or Birth · Intrusive Thoughts · Excessive Worry · Feeling Like You're Not Bonding with Baby · Feelings of Being Overwhelmed · Postpartum OCD · Trouble Sleeping
NICU Parents · Complicated Birth Experience · Traumatic Delivery · Medical Complications During Pregnancy or Postpartum for Mom · Coping with Baby's Medical Diagnosis · Poor Postnatal Care
Primary & Secondary Fertility Challenges · Trouble Conceiving · Miscarriage · Infant Loss · Pregnancy Termination · Single Parenting · Parenting Without Parents · Pregnancy by Sexual Assault · Unplanned or Difficult Pregnancies · Pregnancy Termination
Deciding to Become a Parent · Matrescence · Marital/Couple Transitions or Conflict · Body Image Changes · Changes in Sex Drive · Breastfeeding/Formula Support · Back to Work Transition · Identity Issues · Adoption · Surrogacy
1 in 10 men or partners can struggle with PMAD, too! Did you know that men's hormones change after the birth of a child? I want to recognize the stress of the emotional experience of becoming a father, experiencing your own birth trauma or witnessing your partners birth trauma, sleep deprivation, having limited paternity leave, or grief. It is also very difficult for men to talk about what's going on. I want to work to provide a safe space for you.
My experience enables me to offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychological care surrounding issues surrounding maternal mental health. I treat a number of mental health disorders, no matter what stage you are in within your journey toward or through motherhood.
My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan specific to your needs and goals.
In a session with me, we will focus on engaging in a holistic, trauma-informed, and strength-based approach toward well-being. We will not only work on ways to help you cope, but how to culminate your best self. We will collaborate in conversation to help you reach your goals in a supportive space for vulnerability. Dealing with life and its challenges can be difficult, and you do not have to handle it alone. I would love to be a part of your village and walk with you through this part of your story.
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