You Are Not Alone
PERINATAL & POSTPARTUM THERAPY
"It takes a whole village to raise a child but we need to remember that it was the mother who has the baby, and she needs our help too." -Jane Honikman, Founder of PSI
I see you and I'm here for you. Becoming a mother is a huge transformation, a crossing of a threshold, and a new identity emerges. One that may feel familiar, intuitive, and settling, or foreign, clunky, uncertain, and overwhelming, (to name a few). I offer a space of non judgement, open heart, and compassion for you to come as you are, share your journey, understand your story, and trust what is there and what has always been there.
The perinatal period is the entire time frame from pre-conception through 1-3 years after giving birth. This is the timeline for "perinatal." I believe a person can be in process from an experience well after this time frame and healing is available at any time along that journey of motherhood and parenthood. We get to be with it all.
This is a space to be with what's there and honor what came before.
We weren't meant to do this alone.
Common experiences for birthing people during the perinatal period include:
-changes related to psychological and physiological,
-myths of pregnancy and motherhood,
-barriers related to practicality, psychological, social, racial.
Therapeutic and emotional support include:
-sharing and owning your story
-honoring the journey and mother self
-practical skills to support daily living and relief of symptoms
-identification of role transitions
-accountability and support
-understanding of symptoms and emotions
-validation
-exploration of self-compassion, perfectionism, self-efficacy, comparison
-communication skills
-discovery of needs and requests
-creation of a plan and resources
-a place and opportunity to seek support, share, and decrease isolation
Through seeking support birthing people and families may receive educational support regarding:
-biological vulnerability
-stress
-social support
-nutritional deficiencies
-physical activity
-sleep deprivation
-breastfeeding decision support
-family planning
You are not alone and with help, you will get better. You do not have to meet criteria for a diagnosis to receive treatment and to be worthy of treatment. Everyone is worthy of treatment.
Rates:
-Free initial phone consultation for an opportunity to speak with one another, discuss any questions you may have, and briefly address what brings you to therapy at this time of your life.
-Rate per session of $150
-Rate for services is based on 50-minute therapeutic session. Longer sessions are an option and can be arranged.
-I do not take insurance at this time. Out of Network is an option.
*A Good Faith Estimate explaining how much your care will cost is available upon request.
Resources:
-National Maternal Mental Health Hotline:
Are you pregnant or a new parent, and feeling overwhelmed?
Call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (852-6262) for free confidential support.
https://mchb.hrsa.gov/programs-impact/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline
-PSI Helpline:
Call 1-800-944-4773 (4PPD)
#1 En Español or #2 English
Text in English: 800-944-4773
Text en Español: 971-203-7773
-Online Support Groups: Click here
-Chat with an Expert: Telephone Support Service facilitated by Postpartum Support International (PSI) expert member- http://www.postpartum.net/chat-with-an-expert/
-Find local resources in your area: Click here
-Postpartum Support International (PSI) Website- http://www.postpartum.net
