Perinatal Therapy

The journey to becoming a parent isn’t one you have to navigate alone. Many people expect to feel one way and feel something else entirely, and that gap can leave you feeling alone. Therapy can help by meeting you exactly where you are — whether you are TTC, pregnant, or postpartum, there is support available.

You might be looking for support if you’re experiencing

  • Anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or constant worry about the baby

  • Low mood, irritability, or feeling numb or disconnected

  • A difficult or frightening birth experience

  • Losing your sense of who you are, or grieving your old life

  • Strain with your partner, family, or friends since the baby arrived

  • Stress, fear, or ambivalence during pregnancy

  • Grief after pregnancy loss, or a hard fertility journey

Commonly asked questions

How we’ll work together

We’ll get curious about your history and values, build emotional regulation skills, and practice boundary-setting and communication so you can ask for what you need. When it fits, I use EMDR to work with distressing memories, such as a difficult birth experience. There’s no pressure to be perfect or to feel grateful all the time.

I see clients Monday through Thursday, 9am-4pm, in person in Rocky River or by secure telehealth if you’re in Ohio. Many new parents find video sessions easier than leaving the house. Your baby is welcome to be present for sessions if that eases access to care.

Additional support

With your permission, I’m glad to coordinate with your OB-GYN, midwife, doula, pediatrician, or prescriber. I can’t prescribe medication, but I can help you think through your options and connect you with someone who can.

If you’re in crisis or having thoughts of harming yourself or your baby, call or text 988, or call the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-852-6262 (24/7). Postpartum Support International also runs a helpline at 1-800-944-4773. In an emergency, call 911.

  • Many new parents have mood and anxiety symptoms, and it can be hard to tell what’s what. We can talk through it together, and I’ll tell you honestly if I think another kind of support would help too.

  • While I am not a couples counselor, I do allow partners to sit in on sessions if my client’s feel that it would be beneficial for them. Sometimes this is useful for postpartum planning or just to help your partner better understand how you’re feeling.

  • Yes! You can start whenever you feel ready, even if you’ve just begun to explore the idea of parenthood.