You will get through this.
Postpartum Therapy in Seattle WA
You wanted to have a baby so badly. Even felt confident and optimistic at first.
But now it seems hopeless. Everything is hard, even “simple” daily tasks.
Together we will explore the many losses of becoming a parent, identify how values have changed, and how to thrive as a parent and individual.
Transitioning to motherhood often involves loosing connection with yourself, your partner, you body, friends, and joy from hobbies and interest. Due to societies shaming of mothers, we often don’t have a space to talk about those losses. Therapy is a space to grieve that loss and discuss how to gain some of it back.
Parenting comes with many decisions and decision fatigue is exhausting. Learn to harness and trust your intuition when making these decisions, even when exhausted.
Every new mom feels judged! Learn to navigate this “judgy” world with effective boundaries while embracing needed supports.
Lastly, we will make space for what really matters to you. It could be a meaningful career, psychical fitness, maintaining friendships, or fulfilling a lifetime dream.
We can do this! Contact me today.
How therapy works
You will feel better.
There are many losses and gains when becoming a parent. We will explore them with ease and soothing (aka acceptance). You will learn real self-care by asserting your needs and setting healthy boundaries. I teach parents to get “unhooked” from thoughts and emotions that are not helpful and focus on (and do) what matters. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is an evidenced-based approach that assists people in noticing thoughts and feelings without being controlled by them. Grounded in the belief that emotions are not a problem to solve, we will explore reactions to emotions that often cause unnecessary suffering. I help clients clarify their values and identify larger life goals or passions. Together, we will make a plan to navigate those difficult moments as well as cultivate joy in your life.
Postpartum therapy can help you…
Reconnect with yourself
Reconnect with your life before baby
Bond with baby and partner
Set boundaries, even with challenging in-laws
Stop disturbing thoughts
Embrace help
Ignore the judgy world
Reclaim your self-worth
Develop healthy habits to support your well being
Prioritize yourself
Frequently asked questions about Postpartum therapy
FAQs
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This is the place where you get to pause and sit. You are welcome to attend with your baby, your partner, or by yourself. Seriously, anything and everything your little one might do in session is welcome. You may come in person or virtually or a mixture of both. In session we will focus on what feels the most pertinent and the best strategies to move forward.
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Yes! Coming to therapy prior to the birth can be very beneficial.
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We will explore if you want more support. There are many supports in our area for new parents in the forms of groups, activities, education, and other skilled providers. These may include PEPS, Listening Mothers, the Gottman Institute, UW Center for Child and Family Well being, Perinatal Support-WA, and more.
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As long as you are acting within your values and in the best interest of your family, you are a good parent. In order to be the BEST parent, do what works for your family! The right way to parent is to embrace the family you have and make confident decisions on what works for you all. Therapy is a space to figure out what that is and learn to set healthy boundaries prioritizing what works.
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Schedule a free consultation. Then we will identify what it is that you most want out of therapy and what is getting in the way. We will develop a path towards your valued, fulfilling life.
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PHM-C is a global certification program ensuring the knowledge, skills, and competency in providing specialized care for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. It provides you the confidence in my expertise to help you through this unique time.