Pregnancy and parenthood are often described as joyful, and they can be. They can also be overwhelming, lonely, and confusing. If you are struggling, it does not mean you are doing anything wrong or that you love your baby any less. Many mothers and birthing persons experience emotional challenges during this season, and support is available
Maternal mental health concerns can show up in many ways, including:
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Constant worry or racing thoughts, especially about your baby’s safety
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Sadness, tearfulness, or feeling numb
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Irritability, anger, or feeling easily overwhelmed
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Trouble sleeping even when the baby is asleep
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Difficulty bonding, or feeling like you are just going through the motions
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Intrusive or frightening thoughts that feel out of your control
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Withdrawing from friends, family, or things you used to enjoy
Some mood changes in the first weeks after birth are common. If these feelings last, grow stronger, or make daily life harder, it is a good time to reach out.
How Can Therapy Help?
Counseling gives you a space that is just for you. Together, we will talk through what you are carrying, without judgment and without pressure to appear like you have it all together. Therapy can help you:
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Understand and name what you are feeling
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Quiet anxious thoughts and build calming skills
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Set boundaries and ask for the help you need
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Rebuild a sense of self beyond the role of caregiver
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Treat yourself with the same compassion you give everyone else
I am certified in perinatal mental health and hold a PMH-C through Postpartum Support International. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to you. I draw on mindfulness-based, solution-focused, and self-compassion approaches, and we move at a pace that fits your life, including your baby’s schedule.
You deserve care, too.
Call 404-808-0189 or message us to schedule your free consultation.
235 E. Ponce de Leon Ave.
Decatur, GA 30030
404-808-0189
