Perinatal Mental Health Counseling

Online throughout Washington state

INDIVIDUALS | COUPLES | FAMILIES

The journey to parenthood can be overwhelming: for birthing people and their families.

The transition to parenthood is a significant life event that can bring a range of emotions and challenges. From the physical changes to the emotional and psychological adjustments, it's not uncommon to feel overwhelmed, anxious, or uncertain. Our goal is to support you through these transitions, providing a safe and compassionate space to navigate the complexities of perinatal mental health. Whether you’re experiencing feelings of anxiety or depression, overwhelming stress or fatigue, difficulties adjusting to parenthood, concerns about bonding with your baby, struggles with changes in identity and self-esteem, or challenges in your relationship with your partner, we are here to help.

Our Approach to Supporting Perinatal Mental Health

We understand the unique challenges that come with the perinatal period, and our approach is tailored to meet your specific needs. Our therapy is client-centered and rooted in an intersectional social justice framework, ensuring that we consider all aspects of your identity and experience. Our approach includes providing a safe and non-judgmental space for you to express your feelings, using evidence-based practices to address perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, supporting you through birth trauma, infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss, helping you navigate the emotional complexities of pregnancy and postpartum, offering practical strategies for managing stress and anxiety, and strengthening your relationship with your partner and family.

What we’ll work on

Perinatal Therapy can help you:

  • Manage and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression

  • Develop healthy coping strategies for stress and emotional overwhelm

  • Improve your self-esteem and sense of identity as a parent

  • Enhance your relationship with your partner and family

  • Foster a strong bond with your baby

  • Navigate the grief and loss associated with infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss

Here Through Life’s Expansions, Contractions, and Transitions

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FAQS

Common questions about Perinatal Mental Health Therapy

  • Perinatal mental health therapy is specialized to address the unique emotional, psychological, and relational challenges specific to pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood. Therapists often incorporate approaches that support attachment, coping skills for stress management, and adjusting to new roles.

  • Therapy can be beneficial at any point during pregnancy or after childbirth. It's helpful to start as early as possible if you're experiencing distressing symptoms or anticipating significant life changes. However, therapy can also be effective when initiated later in the perinatal period.

  • Therapy for partners can address their unique challenges, such as adjusting to new roles, managing relationship changes, understanding their own emotions, and finding ways to support their loved one experiencing pregnancy or postpartum mental health issues.