Therapy for New and Expectant Moms
Perinatal Mental Health
“Perinatal” simply means the time around pregnancy- including pregnancy, postpartum, and the journey of trying to conceive.
Perinatal mental health therapy focuses on the emotional and psychological challenges that can come with this stage of life. It’s support for moms and parents navigating all the ups, downs, and in-betweens of this season.
If you’ve found yourself googling “pregnancy anxiety,” “postpartum depression,” or “why do I feel like this after having a baby?” - you’re not alone.
Some of the most common struggles moms face include:
Anxiety that makes it hard to rest or enjoy the moment
Postpartum depression or “mom guilt” that weighs heavy
Irritability, anger, or rage that feels out of character
Stress from sleepless nights, hormonal shifts, and constant changes
Grief or heartbreak from fertility challenges, miscarriage, or birth trauma
Feeling disconnected from your baby, your partner, or yourself
Perinatal Depression (PPD)
Perinatal Anxiety (PPA)
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) (including birth trauma)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) (intrusive thoughts, compulsions, often around baby’s safety)
Adjustment Disorders (feeling overwhelmed, not like yourself, or struggling with big life changes)
Many new moms also experience postpartum rage, which isn’t a formal diagnosis but often shows up alongside anxiety, depression, or trauma.
It’s important to remember that diagnoses are just one part of the picture- for some they may help create understanding of what’s happening, but therapy is about supporting you as a whole person, not a diagnosis.
At Wise Roots Therapy, we meet you where you are using a combination of approaches:
EMDR: to process trauma and difficult memories
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy): to explore how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected; help understand unhelpful thought patterns
Somatic Therapy: to regulate your nervous system, improve emotion regulation, and release tension stored in the body
Together, these modalities help reduce symptoms, support emotional regulation, and help you reconnect with yourself and your baby, partner, and community.
Common Diagnoses in Perinatal Mental Health
Therapy Services
Individual Therapy for Moms
Individual therapy provides a private, supportive space to explore your feelings, process trauma, and develop coping strategies tailored to your unique experience. Whether you’re navigating pregnancy anxiety, postpartum depression, birth trauma, or fertility challenges, we’ll work together using evidence-based approaches like EMDR, CBT, and somatic therapy to help you feel more grounded, capable, and connected. This is your time to be fully seen and supported as you navigate the emotional ups and downs of motherhood.
Free Support Groups
Sometimes the best support comes from connecting with other moms who “get it.” Our free support groups provide a safe, welcoming space to share your experiences, normalize your feelings, and build community. Whether you’re dealing with postpartum anxiety, stress, or the isolation that often comes with new motherhood, these groups offer connection, understanding, and practical tools for coping. Join us in-person or virtually and know you’re not alone on this journey.
