FAQ
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What is perinatal therapy?
Perinatal therapy is support for individuals and couples navigating fertility challenges, pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood. It’s a safe space to process the big emotions, identity shifts, and relationship changes that can come with this season of life.
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How is perinatal therapy different from “regular” therapy?
While the foundation is the same, perinatal therapy is specialized in:
Understanding hormonal, physical, and emotional changes during pregnancy and postpartum
Recognizing the impact of sleep deprivation, birth experiences, feeding challenges, and identity shifts
Supporting partners and family systems, not just the birthing parent
It’s therapy that gets the unique challenges of this season.
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Who do you work with?
I work with:
Expecting and new parents (moms, dads, partners, and non-traditional families)
People experiencing fertility struggles, loss, or complicated paths to parenthood
Those dealing with postpartum depression, anxiety, rage, or burnout
Parents who want to strengthen their relationship during this transition
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Do you only see moms?
Nope. I support anyone in the perinatal season—birthing parents, non-birthing partners, dads, LGBTQ+ families, and those navigating alternative paths to parenthood.
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What kinds of concerns can therapy help with during this stage?
Some common reasons people reach out:
Postpartum anxiety, depression, or rage
Feeling disconnected from yourself or your partner
Processing birth trauma or loss
Fertility stress and the rollercoaster of treatments
Balancing parenthood with career, relationships, and identity
Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or like “I should be coping better”
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I’m scared therapy will make me feel like a “bad mom.”
You are not alone in that fear. Many parents worry that opening up will make them look weak or ungrateful. In reality, talking through struggles often helps you feel more confident, connected, and supported. Therapy isn’t about judgment—it’s about relief and growth.
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Do I need to have a formal diagnosis to start therapy?
Not at all. Many parents seek therapy because they’re overwhelmed, anxious, or not feeling like themselves—even if it doesn’t meet the criteria for a diagnosis. You don’t need to “hit rock bottom” before reaching out. Therapy is just as much about prevention and support as it is about treatment.
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How do I get started?
Book your free consultation throught the link in the top right of the screen or reach out through the contact form or email, and we’ll schedule a free consultation to see if it feels like a good fit, and answer any questions you may have!
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Can I bring my baby to sessions?
Absolutely, especially for virtual therapy. Babies crying, feeding, or being rocked to sleep are all welcome in the background. This is real life—you don’t have to “hide” it to get help.