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Infertility is often described as an emotional roller-coaster, marked by a complex interplay of hope, despair, frustration, and resilience . For many individuals and couples navigating this journey, the experience can be overwhelming, especially when faced with options such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), egg donation, and third-party reproduction. Understanding the emotional landscape of infertility is crucial, and therapy can play a vital role in supporting individuals as

Understanding Postpartum OCD: Signs and Symptoms Postpartum Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a condition that can affect new mothers, often manifesting in intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. While many women experience a range of emotions and challenges in the postpartum period, recognizing the signs of postpartum OCD is crucial for obtaining the right support and treatment. What is Postpartum OCD? Postpartum OCD is a type of anxiety disorder that can occur af

You're walking through Mindowaskin Park, watching families with strollers, and the grief hits so hard you have to sit down on a bench and pretend you're just checking your phone. You're at the Westfield Farmers Market on Saturday morning, and someone asks when you're due, because you still look pregnant, even though you're not anymore. You're in the Target on Route 22, standing frozen in front of the baby section you now have no reason to visit, realizing you need to return t

The paradox of new motherhood in New York City is that you're surrounded by millions of people yet can feel profoundly isolated. You're pushing a stroller through crowded subway stations while catastrophic thoughts loop through your mind. You're in a $4,500-a-month one-bedroom, checking your baby's breathing for the sixth time in an hour. You're sitting in a Tribeca mommy-and-me class, smiling while your heart races, convinced everyone else has motherhood figured out except y

The birth of a child should be a transformative moment of joy, yet for many mothers, it becomes a source of profound psychological distress. When complications arise, an emergency cesarean, hemorrhaging, a baby rushed to the NICU, or feeling dismissed by medical staff, the experience can leave invisible scars that persist long after physical wounds heal. Birth trauma affects approximately 30% of women, with 4-6% developing full Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), yet it re

Finding the right therapist can be like dating- there needs to be chemistry and in the past, there needed to be proximity. Telehealth made therapy more accessible and flexible, especially for those balancing work, home life, and parenting. But for some, being in person still feels like an important part of the process. Both have their benefits, and I actually love that I get to offer both.  Research shows that regardless of the modality, the client-therapist relationship is t

The “Magic Window” for Healing The perinatal period, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum can be seen as a magic window for healing . During this time, the brain is especially open to growth, connection, and transformation. Research shows that the perinatal brain is highly neuroplastic , or able to change and form new connections, much like the adolescent brain. Imaging studies reveal that pregnancy and postpartum bring increased opportunities for forming new neural connections a

In the last few weeks, one theme that has come up multiple times in client sessions is the mixed feelings that surround having an only child

Ever have a day where you feel like you’re killing it as a mom, then you open Instagram and instantly feel deflated and defeated?