Our Approach to Working With People in Perinatal and Postpartum Phases
Whether you are contemplating parenthood, hoping to conceive, just found out you are expecting, or already brought the baby home, our perinatal and postpartum team can help you navigate all the nuance of what it means to be a parent.
Despite what society may have you think, a person’s emergence into "parent" does not necessarily begin the moment that their baby or babies are born. It may not be the moment when a pregnancy is confirmed or the day the embryo is implanted. A person’s process of becoming a parent is highly individualized and unique.
Symptoms of Postpartum Anxiety Might Look Like:
Symptoms of Postpartum Depression Might Look Like:
Symptoms of Postpartum Psychosis Might Look Like:
- Consuming worry about the baby/pregnancy
- Excessive fear that harm will come to the baby
- A sense of dread that something bad is going to happen
- Worry about many things, including the baby/pregnancy and the future
- Feeling overwhelmed the majority of the time
- Sudden rushes of extreme fear or discomfort
- Repetitive, intrusive thoughts that are difficult to control
- Difficulty sleeping even when the chance to sleep is present
- Needing to do things in a certain way or order
- Wanting things to be perfect or fear of losing control
- Feeling jumpy or easily startled
- Being on guard or frequently looking out for danger
- Fear of judgment by others
- Feeling really uneasy in large crowds
- Avoiding things that you don’t typically avoid
- Feeling detached from yourself
- Easily losing track of time
- Difficulty adjusting to changes
- Difficulty laughing or seeing the funny side of things
- Difficulty looking forward to enjoyment of things
- Blaming self unnecessarily when things go wrong
- Anxious or worried for no apparent reason
- Feeling scared or panicky for no apparent reason
- Seems like everything is getting on top of you
- Difficulty sleeping
- Frequent crying spells
- Thoughts of harming yourself or baby
- Delusions or strange beliefs
- Hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that aren’t there)
- Feeling very irritated
- Hyperactivity
- Severe depression or flat affect
- Decreased need for or inability to sleep
- Paranoia and suspiciousness
- Rapid mood swings
- Difficulty communicating at times
Ways That We Work with People in Perinatal or Postpartum Phases
In addition to traditional talk therapy, our collective of clinicians is trained in evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Brainspotting, EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and more to support your mind and body in coming back into equilibrium as your exploration of parenthood takes place.
Team Members Who Work With Perinatal + Postpartum
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Brittney Sceals
Associate Counselor
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Katelyn Walter
Associate Counselor
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