For pregnant or new moms, it can be upsetting and frightening to have feelings about motherhood that don’t seem “right.” Therefore, talking to a therapist who specializes in dealing with perinatal and postpartum mental health can be comforting, relieving, and enlightening.

Therapists who have education and training in perinatal and postpartum mental health disorders understand that hormone changes, personal and family history, and social support are all vital factors in understanding and alleviating symptoms.

Common perinatal and postpartum symptoms include:

• Feeling overwhelmed and wondering if you should have become a mother in the first place
• Feeling guilty due to high self-expectations
• Not feeling “bonded” with the baby
• Your thoughts are racing and you can’t quiet your mind
• Feeling empty and numb as if you’re just going through the motions
• Lack of focus and concentration
• Being afraid that if you reach out for help, others will judge your inabilities
• Thoughts of running away or leaving your baby behind
• Being constantly in a state of worry

If one or more of the above symptoms resonates with you, I invite you to contact me today for a free consultation. Together, we’ll find the underlying issues that make you feel they way you are feeling and create a strategy for moving forward. Contact me today so we can talk about how I can help.