Perinatal Mental Health

Perinatal psychotherapy offers support to help individuals navigate the emotional complexities of this transformative phase. It is designed to assist patients in managing symptoms like anxiety, depression, trauma—including historical or birth-related trauma—and stress. Beyond symptom management, the therapeutic process cultivates coping mechanisms, empowering individuals with a set of tools to address the challenges of pregnancy and early parenthood. Therapy also works to strengthen support networks and develop relational connections, recognizing the role of social support in parental well-being.

At Prospect Psychology, we possess expertise in addressing mood disorders during pregnancy and the postpartum period, the challenges inherent in parenting, and the impact of pregnancy or birth-related trauma. We employ evidence-based interventions tailored to the individual needs and experiences of each patient.

Perinatal psychotherapy plays a crucial role in fostering mental wellness before, during, and after pregnancy. Within this therapeutic space, individuals can process the emotional, psychological, and identity transformations that accompany the journey from conception through the postpartum period and into early parenthood. This includes exploring shifts in self-perception, relationship dynamics, adjustments to new roles and responsibilities, and the existential questions that can arise during this life transition.