Pregnancy & Postpartum Therapy

“She understood that the hardest times in life to go through were transitioning from one version of yourself to another.”

— Sarah Addison Allen

Becoming a mother can bring a wide range of emotions: joy, excitement, or unexpected feelings of anxiety, stress, or grief from past losses.

Whether you’ve long dreamed of starting your family or this journey happened unexpectedly, this period can come with many physical, emotional, and identity challenges. You may feel anxious about the changes ahead, the uncertainty of labour and postpartum, or how parenthood will impact your professional identity and the career you’ve worked so hard to build. Relationships may feel strained, and you might experience fear or frustration about how these changes will affect your connection with your partner. If you’ve experienced loss or complications in the past, this time can be especially charged with fear and worry at every milestone. These feelings are all common and valid during the perinatal period.

Pregnancy & postpartum therapy offers an opportunity to feel heard, reduce anxiety, develop strategies to navigate this transition, and build confidence as you move through this transformative time. No matter what you’re feeling, you deserve support, guidance, and care during this profound life change.

Areas of Focus

Perinatal Anxiety & Depression

Identity Shifts in Early Motherhood

Relationship Challenges

Birth & Reproductive Trauma

(i.e. NICU experiences & medical trauma)

Perfectionism & Guilt

Returning to Work

Breastfeeding or Feeding Related Stress

Boundaries with Family

Perinatal Grief & Loss

(i.e. miscarriage, stillbirth, & infertility)

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How will I help?

Together, we will identify and explore what’s keeping you stuck. With me, you’ll find a safe space to express your worries and fears during your motherhood journey. With new techniques, you can learn to reframe negative thought patterns. We’ll also address any previous loss or trauma that may be impacting how you’re feeling now.

Our work together may also include gaining new insights into why you feel the way you do, developing practical coping skills, learning to set boundaries in your relationships, and creating a postpartum plan that feels nurturing and supportive. Using techniques such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) as well as talk therapy, I can also guide you in the process of overcoming trauma.

Ultimately, the goal is to provide a healthy outlet for emotional release and to empower you with the tools to manage your emotional well-being.

FAQs

I charge $170 per 50 minute session. Payment is accepted via Credit Card and will be charged following completion of each session.
The first session is an opportunity for you to share more about your story and what you’d like to gain from therapy. This is also the time to decide if we are a good fit to work together. Do you feel comfortable with me? Do you feel like you can trust me? A great therapeutic relationship leads to better outcomes in therapy. My goal is to create a welcoming space where you feel heard, supported, and challenged to meet your goals.
Each session is 50 minutes in length. I generally recommend meeting weekly or bi-weekly to start, decreasing in frequency as you progress through therapy.
While I don’t do direct billing, I will issue you an invoice and receipt after payment which you can submit to your insurance provider. Before commencing therapy, it is recommended that you check with your insurance provider to make sure they cover social work services (MSW, RSWs).
At this time, I only provide online therapeutic services.
I require 48-hours notice of cancellation or you will need to pay for the appointment. An occasional exception may be made in the case of an emergency. It’s important that we meet consistently in order to make progress in therapy.
Yes. I only work with individuals who are 18 years of age or older. I do not provide treatment for eating disorders or psychotic disorders (schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, etc). I also do not provide couples therapy. Due to licensing laws, I am only able to provide therapy in the province of Ontario.