Perinatal Mental Health
I work with parents throughout the perinatal period, which spans from conception to the first few years of a child’s life. Many new parents find welcoming a new baby into the world to be a positive experience.
However, for some, the birth of a new baby can bring on an emotionally challenging time. Accessing support during this time may provide benefit in navigating difficulties which arise.
(Care always provided in collaboration with a perinatal psychiatrist or medical professional)
Perinatal anxiety, depression, and stress
The perinatal period brings immense change. Some parents experience:
Anxiety: Persistent worry, intrusive thoughts, restlessness.
Depression: Low mood, withdrawal, guilt, hopelessness.
Stress: Emotional exhaustion, identity struggles, overwhelm.
These feelings don’t define your ability to parent—they are valid, and support is available.
Seeking help is a strength. Whether you're anxious, struggling to connect, or feeling lost, we can work together to ease these challenges and help you feel supported in your parenting journey.
Birth trauma
Birth trauma can manifest in a variety of ways, both immediately after childbirth and in the months or even years following.
Some signs of birth trauma may include:
Reliving the traumatic birth experience through vivid memories. At times, replaying what has happened.
Experiencing high levels of fear when reminders of the birth arise.
Avoiding anything related to childbirth, including conversations, medical follow ups, or even thoughts about future pregnancies.
Feeling regularly on edge, angry about the birth
Feeling detached from others
Finding it challenging to bond with your baby or feeling disconnected from your partner.
Believing that the trauma was your fault.
Sometimes these symptoms can go away naturally on their own, at other times, seeking support from a professional experienced in this area may provide some help; there is no one-size-fits-all approach. If you or someone you know may require additional support, please feel free to reach out.
Pregnancy-related loss
Experiencing pregnancy loss—whether through miscarriage, stillbirth, or other circumstances—can be profoundly painful. Grief in this space is complex, often accompanied by sadness, guilt, anger, or isolation. If you’re navigating this loss, you don’t have to do it alone.
Every loss is unique, and so is the way we grieve. You may feel a deep sense of emptiness, struggle with unanswered questions, or find it hard to express your emotions. These responses are natural and deserve space and understanding.
There is no right or wrong way to grieve, and healing doesn’t mean forgetting. If you need support in this journey, we can explore what support looks like for you and find ways to help navigate loss while honoring your emotions and experiences.
Fertility challenges
The journey of navigating fertility challenges can be an emotionally complex experience. Whether it involves infertility, fertility treatments, miscarriage, or the broader emotional impact of struggling to conceive, these challenges often bring feelings of uncertainty, grief, and stress.
Discussing these experiences can offer a space to explore feelings of sadness, anxiety, frustration, or isolation, and to develop ways of coping with the stress that can arise. It can help individuals and couples navigate the difficult decisions and emotions that often accompany fertility challenges.
(Care always provided in collaboration with a perinatal psychiatrist or medical professional)
Lived experience of postpartum psychosis
Becoming a parent is a life-changing experience, but for some, the postpartum period brings unexpected and overwhelming challenges. Postpartum psychosis can feel disorienting, frightening, and isolating.
Recovery is not just about time—it’s about feeling understood, rebuilding trust in yourself, and finding solid ground again. You might be processing fear, loss, or uncertainty about the future. You are not alone in this.
Your experience is real, and your feelings matter. If you need support in making sense of what you’ve been through, we’re here to hold space for your story and help you move forward at your own pace.
Perinatal supports
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