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Maternal Mental Health
Sound Familiar?
- Irritability
- Anger
- Resentment
- Intrusive, scary thoughts
- Fatigue
- Feelings of being overwhelmed
- Feelings of failure or inadequacy
- Loss of intimacy
- Feelings of isolation
- Difficulty with sleep
- Boredom
- Feeling out-of-control
Help is available.
Depression, anxiety, irritability, mood swings, or general feelings of being overwhelmed can trigger both physical and emotional symptoms. These challenges directly impact self-confidence, strain relationships, and undermine overall well-being.
- It doesn’t have to be this difficult.
- It doesn’t have to take so long to get on track and become the parent you want to be.
- You are not alone.
- It isn't your fault.
- These symptoms are common.
- Effective and safe treatments are available.
- Good moms have these feelings.
What if my symptoms are something more?
We’ve got you covered.
Know your risk:
- Currently unmanaged depression, anxiety, or other mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, etc.)
- Struggling with hormonal fluctuations, especially before your period
Psychotherapy for Perinatal Mental Health
Psychotherapy plays a crucial role in maternal mental health care. By incorporating various modalities—such as cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and person-centered care—you can tailor the approach to your unique needs. This personalized care helps you better understand and manage your emotional, relational, and behavioral challenges.We’ll work together closely to set the priorities, goals, and strategies for treatment.
When necessary, trauma-focused modalities will be integrated with evidence-based Brainspotting to address and heal trauma.
You are also encouraged to schedule anticipatory sessions at any time during your parenting journey to prepare for challenges and strengthen your skills.
These services are available through a maternal mental health telehealth platform for clients in North Carolina and Virginia.
Medications During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
The mother’s mental health is the most important determinant of both maternal and fetal well-being.
While medications are ideally avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding, there are times when they may be necessary or advisable. With advanced psychopharmacology training, we prescribe medications with careful consideration of safety, efficacy, and tolerability for both mother and baby. Medication appointments can be scheduled alongside or separately from psychotherapy and are available to mothers experiencing postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, insomnia, and other perinatal mental health conditions in North Carolina and Virginia.
The greatest risk for MOM AND BABY is for the mom to suffer from untreated mental illness.
CONDITIONS
Pregnancy and postpartum are often when mood symptoms commonly arise.
Pregnancy and postpartum are often when mood symptoms commonly arise.
