Postpartum Therapy: Support for New Parents
Bringing a new baby home is a profound life change. While it’s often painted as a time of pure joy, the reality for many new parents is that it’s also incredibly overwhelming, exhausting, and challenging.
You might feel sad, anxious, lost, or just not like yourself. You may even feel guilty for not feeling “happy” all the time. Please hear this: You are not alone. You are not a bad parent. This is not your fault.
Postpartum therapy provides a compassionate, non-judgmental space for new parents to navigate these big feelings. We’re here to help you find your balance, restore your confidence, and reconnect with yourself and your joy.
Is It More Than the "Baby Blues"?
The “baby blues” are very common, often bringing a few weeks of tearfulness, irritability, and stress that tend to fade on their own.
But sometimes, those feelings don’t fade—they deepen. If your sadness, anxiety, or overwhelm feels persistent and strong, it could be a sign of a postpartum mood concern, such as Postpartum Depression (PPD) or Postpartum Anxiety (PPA). These are real, treatable medical conditions, and reaching out for help is a sign of strength.
How We Support You: Our Approach
Your therapy is built around you and your unique needs. We listen to your story with compassion and use proven therapeutic models to help you feel better.
Person-Centred Talk: Our first and most important role is to listen. We provide a space where you can share your experience—the good and the bad—without fear of judgment.
Cognitive Behavioural (CBT): This approach is highly effective for postpartum anxiety and depression. We help you identify, understand, and reframe the anxious thoughts, guilt, and “mom rage” that can feel so overwhelming.
Birth Trauma Processing: For some, the birth experience itself was frightening. We provide a safe, gentle space to process that experience so it no longer casts a shadow on your present.
Strengths-Based Focus: You are stronger and more resilient than you may feel right now. We help you recognize your own strengths and build on them, one day at a time.
A Safe Space for Your Feelings
Our therapy sessions are a space free of judgment, where all of your feelings are valid. Our therapist is trained to help with the unique stressors of new parenthood, and they are here to listen.
Common concerns we help with:
Persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or emptiness
Overwhelming worry or anxiety that you can’t control
Feeling angry, irritable, or full of rage
Frightening, unwanted “intrusive thoughts” that cause you distress
Feeling numb, disconnected, or just “checked out”
Constant guilt, shame, or a feeling that you are “failing” as a parent
Difficulty bonding with your baby
Processing a difficult, scary, or traumatic birth experience
Feeling isolated and alone, even when you’re surrounded by people
Who is Postpartum Therapy For?
Postpartum mental health support is for all parents. Your well-being matters.
We support:
Birthing parents
Non-birthing partners and spouses
Adoptive parents
Single parents
The transition to parenthood can be incredibly stressful for partners too, and your feelings are just as valid and deserving of support.
What to Expect in Therapy
A Compassionate Welcome: Your first session is a safe, confidential space to share your story. Our primary role is to listen with empathy and understanding, ensuring you feel heard and validated.
Understanding Your Needs: We’ll collaboratively explore what you’re feeling and what you’d like to be different. There is no one-size-fits-all approach; your therapy is tailored to you.
Building Your Toolkit: We will help you build practical skills to manage overwhelming feelings, challenge anxious thoughts, and cope with the day-to-day stress of new parenthood.
Healing & Reconnecting: Therapy is a space to process your experience (including your birth story, if needed) and find your footing. Our goal is to help you heal, build confidence, and feel like yourself again.
You Can Feel Like Yourself Again
You do not have to get through this alone, and you can feel better. A calmer, more confident parenthood is possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
I'm having scary thoughts about my baby. Will you judge me?
Not at all. This is an incredibly common, and frightening, symptom of postpartum anxiety. They are called “intrusive thoughts.” Having them does not mean you are a bad parent or that you will act on them. We are trained to help you understand them and reduce their power. Your honesty is safe here.
Will you make me talk about things I'm not ready for?
Never. You are in control of our sessions. We go at your pace. This is your space to heal, and we will always move with your comfort and readiness in mind.
Can I bring my baby to my therapy session?
Absolutely. We understand that finding childcare is a huge barrier to getting help. You are always welcome to bring your baby with you to your session (whether virtual or in-person). Crying, feeding, and diaper changes are all part of the process.
How long until I feel better?
This is different for everyone. Some parents begin to feel some relief after just a few sessions of being able to talk openly. Our goal is not just a quick fix, but to provide you with lasting skills and support so you can navigate parenthood with more confidence and peace.
Is what we talk about kept confidential?
Absolutely. As a Registered Social Worker, all sessions are strictly confidential and bound by professional ethics and privacy laws.