For new moms, it can be scary to have feelings about motherhood that don’t seem “right.”

For some women, a morning run, a healthy diet, and receiving help and support from family and friends are sufficient enough to get through the initial adjustment period. For others, talking to a therapist who specializes in dealing with new motherhood issues can be comforting, relieving, and enlightening.

I have extensive education and training in postpartum disorders through Postpartum Support International. I understand that hormone changes, personal and family history, and social support are all vital factors in understanding and alleviating postpartum symptoms.

Common postpartum symptoms include:

• Feeling overwhelmed 
• Doubting your ability to parent well
• Feeling guilty due to high self-expectations
• Not feeling “bonded” with the baby
• Racing thoughts
• Difficulty controlling worrying
• Feeling empty and numb 
• Lack of focus and concentration
• Fear of judgment from others regarding thoughts and feelings
• Thoughts of running away or leaving your baby 

If one or more of the above symptoms resonates with you, I invite you to contact me today for a free consultation. Together, we’ll find the underlying issues that make you feel disconnected from your baby and create a strategy for moving forward. Contact me today to see how I can help.