Like almost everything else in your life, your body and mind will face significant changes in the weeks and months before and after your baby's birth. While many women experience some mild mood changes during or after the birth of a child, 15 to 20% of women experience more significant symptoms of depression or anxiety. Symptoms, which may include feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or anger, trouble eating or sleeping, difficulty bonding with your baby, panic, upsetting thoughts, or a fear you may hurt yourself or your baby, can appear any time during pregnancy and during the first 12 months after childbirth. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, or even just a general sense of being “out of control” or “going crazy”, a qualified mental health professional can help. Reach out to one of TherapyDen’s pregnancy and postpartum specialists today.
I have advanced training in perinatal mental health and have extensive experience supporting individuals experiencing fertility challenges, difficult pregnancy, grief and loss. I also have extensive experience supporting parents in making decisions about family planning and adjustment.
— Kristin Bonesio-Simpson, Licensed Professional Counselor in Dallas, TXPostpartum changes everything—your relationship, your roles, your connection. Sleepless nights, stress, and shifting identities can leave you feeling distant or stuck in constant conflict. Postpartum couples counseling helps you reconnect, communicate better, and navigate this intense transition together. Using Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy, I guide you in strengthening your bond, sharing the load, and finding intimacy again, even in the chaos of new parenthood.
— Evon Inyang, Associate Marriage & Family TherapistI have advanced training through Postpartum Support International, and as a mom of two who has experienced two miscarriages, I know how messy and disorienting the journey of parenthood can be. It’s often filled with anxiety, discomfort, feelings of failure, and depression—and it’s definitely NOT all rainbows and sunshine, no matter what culture says. I’m here to talk honestly with you about the tough realities of this experience and to hold space for all of it.
— Madeleine Doelker Berlin, Associate Professional Counselor in Milwaukee, WIWith over 10 years of experience as a postpartum doula, I support clients through identity shifts, evolving relationships, and emotional challenges that arise during the postpartum period. I help individuals process emotions, set healthy boundaries, and develop effective coping strategies. Now transitioning into mental health therapy, I bring a holistic, compassionate approach, empowering clients to navigate parenthood’s complexities with confidence and resilience.
— Malia Hudson, Student Therapist in seattle, WAI have taken several courses and attended seminars on mental health during pregnancy, postpartum, and infertility.
— Darcy Barillas, Licensed Clinical Mental Health CounselorWith expertise in perinatal mental health, as a trained perinatal mood disorder clinician my office is a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore issues such as postpartum depression, anxiety, identity shifts and relationship changes. I am a compassionate and experienced postpartum therapist dedicated to supporting individuals navigating the emotional, psychological, and physical challenges of life after childbirth.
— Andrea Unglaub, Licensed Professional Counselor in North Huntington, PAPregnancy and postpartum come with significant changes in how an individual views themselves (or partner), their identity, and their transition to becoming a parent. I have worked with individuals on understanding that there is no "right" way to feel during these transitions and to have more acceptance and self-compassion for navigating these transitions. I have also worked with clients who experience mental health symptoms (such as anxiety or PTSD) during or after pregnancy.
— Gabriela Sposito, Clinical Social WorkerIn addition to my mental health clinical training and experience, I am a trained birth and postpartum doula. I bring this experience into our session to further support birthing persons during pregnancy and the postpartum period. I specialize in helping those experiencing postpartum depression, anxiety and postpartum rage.
— Fightress Aaron, Licensed Professional Counselor in Montgomery, ALYou did the hard part, or so you thought. The pregnancy and birthing is finally over but now life seems so much more overwhelming. Everyone makes it look so easy and yet that is not your experience. The ruminating thoughts swirl in your head, it would be scary for people to hear what you've been thinking. And the anxiety feels so high you just can't concentrate. You know you need the help and feel like such a failure. But it is finally time, reach out today.
— The Attached Counseling Collective, Licensed Professional Counselor in Marietta, GAI have worked with women during different phases of the prenatal to postnatal journey with creating birthing teams inclusive of doulas, midwifes, Certified Clinical Lactationist, and other practitioners/support people for ensuring that not only the pregnancy but the postpartum experience is healthy for both mom and baby. I educate my clients on the neuroscience of the parent-child relationship through our therapy work along with providing mother tools to assist with managing her stress.
— Djuan Short, Clinical Social Worker in Philadelphia, PAI specialize in supporting women through pregnancy and postpartum, addressing anxiety, mood shifts, and the emotional complexities of this transitional period.
— Olivia Kapusuzoglu, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in Bellevue, WACertified by Postpartum Support International as a Perinatal Mental Health Specialist, I work with birthing individuals, their partners, and sometimes their families as they navigate issues such as infertility, perinatal mood, and anxiety disorders, pregnancy and birth trauma, as well as infant and child loss.
— Jessica Del Vecchio, Licensed Professional Counselor in Nampa, IDIn addition to my mental health clinical training and experience, I am a trained birth and postpartum doula. I bring this experience into our session to further support birthing persons during pregnancy and the postpartum period. I specialize in helping those experiencing postpartum depression, anxiety and postpartum rage.
— Fightress Aaron, Licensed Professional Counselor in Montgomery, ALPregnancy and the postpartum period are two of the most significant changes in a woman's life. I have training in helping moms adjust to their new roles, as well as addressing any postpartum anxiety or depression that may be present.
— Kendra Olson, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Minneapolis, MNSo much happens during this time—it’s exciting, overwhelming, joyful, and sometimes isolating. You might feel everything from disbelief and joy to physical and emotional aches, all at once. It's a wild ride, for sure! Taking care of your mental health during this time is so important, not just for you but for your baby, too. When you’re feeling supported and balanced, it helps you connect with your baby and feel more grounded as you navigate all these changes
— Marcella Sims, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Fairfax, VAI love working with this population. Adding a child to a person's life is so challenging! I have specific training from Postpartum International on mood disorders and providing therapy to this population. I have experience working with parents in this population as a home visitor, in a hospital setting, and in doing therapy.
— Mariah Hofmeister, Clinical Social WorkerThis time in our lives gives us a lot of "shoulds". You "should" be nothing but happy. You "should" only feel grateful. You "should" not feel sad, or alone, or scared. This puts so much pressure on new moms, moms-to-be, or those struggling. Yet, it can be normal not to feel these "shoulds". There's nothing wrong with you- this can be a hard time, and sometimes our hormones feel like they're in control. Let's work together to make you feel whole again.
— Aidan Johnson, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in ,For the last 9 years I have worked at Washington University School of Medicine specializing in work with this population. I have specialized training in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders through Postpartum Support International. I have helped thousands of women navigate the perinatal period including infertility, fetal and infant loss, diagnosis and treatment for anomalies discovered in pregnancy, pregnancy and postpartum.
— Amy Ballheimer, Licensed Professional Counselor in Ellisville, MOI am a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider and am dedicated to supporting moms and dads from the time of conception, birth, postpartum and parenting. I have worked with the perinatal population since 2018 and dedicated training to learn more ways to appropriately support parents. Parenthood can be a difficult road and we don't need to do it alone.
— Melodye Phillips, Licensed Professional Counselor in Tyler, TXI have a certificate in Perinatal Mental Health through Postpartum Support International.
— Amanda Leno, Licensed Professional Counselor in Gilbert, AZ