Prenatal and Postpartum Therapy
Offered in Burlington, Oakville, Georgetown
and Virtually
"You are not alone; you are not to blame; with help, you will be well."
- Postpartum Support International
The journey of motherhood often comes with unexpected challenges, shifts in identity, feelings of inadequacy. Many moms feel truly unprepared for the challenges they face in motherhood, and have minimal supports. When our parenting journey does not meet our expectations, we can sometimes be left feeling depressed, overwhelmed, hopeless, fearful, and ashamed. The perinatal period is one of the most common times to be newly diagnosed with anxiety and depression, with rates of perinatal anxiety and depression tripling since 2020. It is hard to identify on your own, as often postpartum depression/anxiety presents as feeling like you are failing, or worrying excessively about things that could go wrong.
You do not have to deal with intrusive thoughts, mom rage, relationship conflict, parenting struggles, anxiety or depression alone. Prenatal/postpartum therapy can be your first step to being well.
So many mamas tell us that they wish they sought help sooner and didn't try to struggle through it by themselves. It's not realistic to "enjoy every minute," but you can be well to enjoy what's enjoyable about this season and not miss out on all of the beautiful parts.
Common Concerns we Help With
Feelings of Failure
Overwhelm
Perinatal Anxiety
Perinatal Depression
Mom Rage
Intrusive Thoughts
Irritability
Balancing the Invisible Load
Low Motivation
Crying Spells
Asking for help is the best thing you can do for yourself and your family, and is truly an act of courage. We will provide you with a safe place to talk about your concerns or any scary thoughts you are having, and help enhance your coping skills to deal with the challenges you are facing. Sometimes that means some trauma therapy to work through birth/postpartum trauma, etc., or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help challenge unhelpful thoughts, reduce painful emotions, and increase healthy coping. Read more about our different approaches to therapy in the treatment approaches tab.
Postpartum Specialists
Prenatal and postpartum support is offered by Stacey and Nicol in Oakville, and by Julie in Georgetown. Julie, Nicol, and Stacey each bring their own lived experience as moms and specialize in supporting individuals through the pregnancy and postpartum period. Stacey is a certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International and works closely with Julie and Nicol to provide collaborative care for clients in this season of life.
Book a FREE 15 MINUTE CONSULTATION
Available in Oakville, Georgetown & virtual
Navigating the prentatal and postpartum period can bring up a lot of questions, emotions, and unknowns. This is completely normal!
To help you feel supported and confident when taking the next step, we offer a free 15 minute consultation.
PS. There is no pressure to commit. Feel free to use this form even if you're just exploring your options or have a few questions before booking.
