Therapy for Postpartum
I work with people during pregnancy, postpartum, and the transition into new parenthood.
Some people come to therapy feeling anxious, overwhelmed, irritable, disconnected, or unlike themselves. Others may be struggling with postpartum rage, grief for their old life, relationship changes, or the pressure of trying to hold everything together.
Partners or family members may notice that something feels different but not always know how to help. Sometimes the person who is struggling knows they are having a hard time but cannot quite explain what is happening, or they may minimize it because they feel ashamed or worry about being misunderstood.
Postpartum can be a complicated season. There can be enormous emotional, physical, and relational changes all happening at once, while you are also caring for a new baby and adjusting to a different version of daily life.
What does postpartum therapy look like?
Postpartum therapy can look really different from person to person. You might be trying to feel more like yourself again, or trying to make sense of anxiety, anger, grief, relationship changes, or how much your life has changed.
Therapy may focus on:
making sense of difficult or unexpected emotions
reducing anxiety, overwhelm, or irritability
working through postpartum rage or resentment
adjusting to changes in identity and daily life
coping with grief around birth, body changes, or the loss of your old life
navigating changes in your relationship or family
building more self-compassion
finding practical ways to feel more grounded and supported
What if my baby needs me during the session?
Telehealth therapy does not have to happen in a perfectly quiet house.
You may need to feed your baby, pump, settle them, or tend to something during the hour. That is okay.
When possible, I do recommend minimizing other interruptions so you can get the most out of the session. But I also know that life with a new baby is unpredictable.
Postpartum Therapy FAQ
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Yes. I work with people during pregnancy as well as postpartum. Therapy can be a place to work through anxiety about birth, worries about becoming a parent, relationship changes, or other emotions that come up during pregnancy.
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Yes. I work with people processing difficult or traumatic birth experiences. My approach is emotionally focused and gives space to process what happened, how it affected you, and what you are carrying forward from it.
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Yes. Non-birthing parents can have their own postpartum experience, and it can be very different from what the birthing parent is going through.
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Postpartum comes with so many changes that it can be easy to explain away what you are feeling as just part of everything being different.
You do not have to wait until things feel severe to reach out. Therapy can be a place to get support for what feels hard.
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Postpartum therapy can look different depending on what you are going through and what you want support with. We may talk through what feels hardest, look at patterns in your emotions or relationships, and work on ways to respond differently when things feel overwhelming.
Some sessions may be more reflective. Others may include practical tools or skills you can use outside of therapy.
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It can be helpful to start during pregnancy if you know the postpartum period has been difficult for you before. Therapy can give you space to talk through what happened previously, notice what you may want to do differently this time, and think ahead about the support you may need after birth.
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I do not accept insurance.
Session cost:
Individual therapy: $130
Couples/Family therapy: $160
Superbills are available for possible insurance reimbursement.
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Therapy takes place through secure telehealth, so you can join from anywhere in Vermont.
I recommend finding a quiet, private space where you feel comfortable talking openly and are less likely to be interrupted.