Perinatal Mental Health Counseling in Maryland
Mental Health Support for New Moms
Compassionate, Specialized Care for Pregnancy & Postpartum
Pregnancy and postpartum bring enormous changes-emotionally, mentally, and physically. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed or unsure as your mood and identity shift during this time. Our perinatal therapy sessions offer a confidential, compassionate space where you can safely explore the thoughts and feelings you might not feel comfortable sharing anywhere else.
With the guidance of an experienced perinatal therapist, you’ll learn proven coping strategies, develop new tools for managing stress, and create meaningful changes that can improve your overall well-being. You don’t have to navigate this season alone — support is here for you.
You need a plan beyond what to pack in your hospital bag.
Your mental and emotional health matters— especially now. Whether you’re pregnant, newly postpartum, or adjusting to motherhood, specialized help is available. Together, we’ll create a personalized plan that addresses your unique needs and helps you feel more confident and supported during this season of life. As your therapist, my goal is to empower you with the knowledge, skills, and support you need to thrive. In our work together, you’ll learn how to:
Advocate for yourself within the medical system so your voice is heard and your choices are respected.
Gain tools for an empowering labor and birth experience that aligns with your values.
Set healthy boundaries to protect your peace and emotional well-being.
Communicate your needs clearly to partners, family members, and others in your life.
Ease anxiety and feel more grounded in daily life.
Develop coping skills to navigate mood changes with confidence.
Reduce stress and release worries about things beyond your control.
By the end of our sessions, you’ll feel more prepared, supported, and equipped to handle the emotional and practical challenges of pregnancy and postpartum.
Reasons clients come to see me.
To address changes in mood during the perinatal period
Many parents notice that they don’t feel like themselves during pregnancy and postpartum. They may feel overwhelmed, withdrawn, reactive, or full of rage. These changes in mood can cause significant risks if left untreated..
To learn skills that will improve their relationships
Having a baby can place an enormous amount of stress on your relationship with your partner. You may also experience shifts in your relationships with friends and family members when you become a parent. Therapy can help you learn skills to improve the quality of your relationships.
To learn to cope with excessive anxiety
It is common for new parents to experience worries about bringing their new child home. However, persistent worry can be debilitating. If you are unable to leave the house because of fear or if you can’t sleep due to racing thoughts, you don’t have to accept this as a normal part of parenthood.
To address changing career needs
Becoming a parent changes how you are able to show up at work and often shifts what you need from your career. Many parents seek support with planning for maternity leave and how they will return to work afterwards. Therapy can assist you with prioritizing your values in these important decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions about Perinatal Therapy
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Perinatal therapy is specialized mental health support for people during pregnancy and the postpartum period. It focuses on issues like mood changes, anxiety, birth trauma, relationship shifts, and the transition to parenthood.
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Anyone pregnant, recently postpartum, or preparing for parenthood—including partners—is welcome. You don’t have to be in crisis to benefit.
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It can help with postpartum depression or anxiety, mood changes, birth trauma, relationship stress, identity shifts, and coping with the demands of caring for a new baby.
