Maternal Mental Health:
Postpartum, Perinatal & Beyond
Expert Treatment To Help You Manage & Overcome The Challenges of The
Perinatal & Postpartum Period
Becoming a mother changes everything, including your mental health.
You're not broken. You're not a bad mother. And this isn't something you need to push through alone.
At Everyday Parenting Psychology, maternal mental health is one of our deepest specializations. We understand that motherhood isn't just about the baby — it's about the radical identity shift happening inside you.
You deserve support too, not just your baby.
Maybe you expected to feel joy and instead feel numb, anxious, or overwhelmed. Maybe the intrusive thoughts won't stop. Maybe you look at other moms and wonder why this seems so easy for everyone else. Maybe you had a traumatic birth experience and can't stop reliving it.
What We Treat
Postpartum Depression
More than "baby blues." Postpartum depression can feel like a heavy fog, loss of interest, exhaustion beyond normal new-parent tired, difficulty bonding, and hopelessness. It can show up weeks or months after delivery. We provide specialized depression treatment designed for new mothers.
Perinatal Mood Disorders
Depression and anxiety during pregnancy, not just after, are more common than most people realize. Hormonal changes, physical discomfort, fear about the future, and relationship stress can all contribute. We provide support throughout pregnancy, not just postpartum.
Pregnancy Loss & Infertility
The grief of miscarriage, stillbirth, or infertility is profound and often invisible to others. We provide a space where your loss is fully acknowledged and your grief is honored.
Postpartum & Perinatal Anxiety
Racing thoughts. Constant worry that something will happen to your baby. Inability to sleep even when the baby is sleeping. Hypervigilance. Anxiety during pregnancy and postpartum is incredibly common and highly treatable with the right support. See our anxiety therapy services.
Birth Trauma
A difficult delivery, emergency C-section, NICU stay, or any birth experience that felt out of your control can leave lasting psychological effects. Our birth trauma recovery program helps you process what happened so it stops running your postpartum experience.
Our Approach
We combine evidence-based treatments with deep clinical expertise in maternal mental health:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
For managing anxious thoughts, building coping strategies, and interrupting negative thought patterns
Interpersonal Therapy
Addressing relationship changes and role transitions that come with becoming a parent
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Understanding the different "parts" of yourself that are activated in motherhood
EMDR Therapy
Especially effective for birth trauma and traumatic experiences that continue to intrude on daily life
"We've got two lives involved with the mommy and the baby...we feel even more compelled to move mountains if we've got a postpartum situation."
When to Seek Help
If you're experiencing any of these, please reach out:
Feeling disconnected from your baby
Crying frequently or feeling unable to cry at all
Intrusive thoughts about harm coming to your baby
Anxiety that feels uncontrollable
Difficulty sleeping even when given the opportunity
Loss of interest in things you used to enjoy
Feelings of guilt, shame, or inadequacy as a mother
Reliving a traumatic birth experience
Rage or irritability that feels disproportionate
Important: If you're having thoughts of harming yourself or your baby, please call the Postpartum Support International helpline at 1-800-944-4773 or text "HELP" to 988 immediately. You are not alone.
Support Beyond Individual Therapy
New Moms Support Groups — Connect with other mothers who understand what you're going through
Parent Coaching — Practical guidance for navigating the demands of new parenthood
Partner Support — We can include your partner in sessions to help them understand what you're experiencing and how to support you
Frequently Asked Questions
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No, in fact, getting support during pregnancy can be protective against postpartum mood disorders. Perinatal therapy addresses anxiety, depression, and fears about becoming a parent before they escalate after delivery.
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Absolutely not. Postpartum mood disorders can persist for months or even years without treatment. There's no expiration date on getting help.
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As psychologists, we don't prescribe medication, but we can coordinate with your OB, midwife, or psychiatrist if medication is part of your treatment plan. Many clients benefit from therapy alone; others do best with a combination approach.
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Yes, babies are always welcome. We understand the logistics of new motherhood, and a fussy baby in session won't faze us.
You became a mother. You didn't stop being a person.
Our expert team is here to support you through the challenges of motherhood.