Perinatal and Postpartum Therapy

in New Jersey & New York
 

"The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new." 

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Pregnancy and the transition to parenthood can rock your world.

If you’re looking for support, I’m here for it. Have you noticed:

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• Overwhelm that feels hard to explain

• Difficulty relaxing, even when things are “okay”

• Feeling angry or experiencing “mom rage” — Why do I suddenly hate my husband after the baby? Why am I screaming at my toddler?

• Intrusive, repetitive, or distressing thoughts that make you uncomfortable about yourself or your baby

• A sense of losing yourself in the process of becoming a mom* Guilt, shame, or pressure to be doing this differently

• Constantly comparing yourself to others*

• More conflict, poor communication, or resentment (feeling distant or disconnected)

 

You’re in the right place. → Book a free 15-minute consultation

 

Understanding Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders (PMADs)

Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders can occur during pregnancy or anytime in the first two years after birth. They may include:

• Depression during or after pregnancy

•  Persistent anxiety or panic

•  Intrusive thoughts or OCD symptoms

• Birth trauma or PTSD, or feeling deeply sad about your birth experience

• A general sense of not feeling like yourself

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My Approach

Therapy with me is a space where you don’t have to filter or

minimize what you’re feeling.  Together, we will:

• Reduce anxiety and depression using evidence-based approaches

• Process difficult or overwhelming experiences (including birth trauma)

• Help you communicate more effectively with your partner and others, so your relationships don’t suffer

• Explore how past experiences (like your relationship with your own parents) may be shaping your current reactions

•  Help you feel more grounded, steady, and like yourself again

I integrate modalities like CBT and DBT, with much of my work rooted in EMDR to help process and shift the underlying patterns that keep you feeling stuck