Perinatal + Postpartum Therapy
for Anxious Women
Move from chronically worried to calm
You've found support designed specifically for you to address the challenges of perinatal anxiety and OCD, from someone who gets it.
I Know that you want to feel joyful and confident as you welcome your baby.
Nobody expects to feel paralyzed by fear or compulsive behaviors during the perinatal period. You thought you would feel excited, bathing in the warmth of oxytocin. After all, that’s what you were told.
You deserve to feel good from the inside out. Sure, tired, but glad you invited this precious new baby into your life. You deserve to feel confident in your ability to keep your child safe and secure.
Sometimes, things are harder than expected and this may be one of the hardest things you’ve ever experienced. Let’s be real. Social media paints a picture of blissful pregnancies and leisurely postpartums. Images of casual strolls with a latte in one hand and a friend by your side, enjoying the unstructured time that you’ve always dreamed of.
That’s not the reality for so many women and I’m here to tell you, there’s nothing wrong with you if you aren’t having the experience you expected. You’ve just been given an incomplete picture of how challenging this time can be for so many.
I have good news!
It is possible to feel calm, peaceful, and secure as a new mom. It is possible to regain your sense of self and eliminate distressing or intrusive thoughts.
Through perinatal mental health therapy, you can:
Learn to calm anxious thoughts and reduce panic
Understand the biological and emotional changes contributing to anxiety
Develop coping skills for uncertainty and loss of control
Improve sleep and emotional regulation
Address birth trauma or previous pregnancy loss
Strengthen confidence in yourself as a parent
Therapy is tailored to your unique experience, whether your anxiety began during pregnancy or after delivery.
Common ways that perinatal anxiety shows up:
Constant feeling of being on edge or overwhelmed
Physical symptoms like panic attacks, racing heart, sweaty palms
Intrusive thoughts about something bad happening to your baby
Social withdrawal or avoidance of certain activities or outings with the baby
Obsessions around health or cleanliness as it relates to baby
Restless, inability to relax, or constantly feeling irritable
Compulsive behaviors like constantly checking on baby, cleaning surfaces, or monitoring of other peoples interactions with the baby
If you experience any of these symptoms, reaching out to a specialized and licensed therapist is a great way to gain skills that will help you release anxiety.
Rachael is a kind and caring professional, who provides gold standard services. When working with her, you will find yourself in expert hands. She leans on collaboration and empathy in her work, and I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking support.
Dr. Hayley Bell
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Rachael creates a therapeutic space with her gentle, open-hearted, and nurturing presence. She is an excellent listener, and she is thorough with an astute attention to detail. She has a uniquely strong ability to organize and navigate especially complex situations and she does so with great kindness and patience. I recommend my patients to her without hesitation.
Dr. Kendra Levi
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I highly recommend Rachael as a support for women navigating anxiety and trauma healing. She is organized, caring, and genuinely interested in creating positive change in her community.
Monique Bellefleur
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Your perinatal experience doesn’t have to be this hard.
Get qualified support that meets you right where you’re at.
It’s time for you to be nurtured, heard, and seen, so that you can show up as the mother that you want to be.
Don’t let another endlessly long week pass you by while you struggle to stay afloat. Support is here for you now.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Perinatal anxiety therapy is helpful for:
Pregnant individuals experiencing constant worry or fear
New parents struggling with postpartum anxiety
Parents with a history of anxiety or OCD
Individuals experiencing intrusive thoughts
Parents navigating high-risk pregnancies or NICU stays
Those adjusting to infertility, pregnancy loss, or traumatic birth experiences
You do not need to “wait until it gets worse” to seek support.
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There isn’t a bad time to see a therapist. It’s a great way to increase self awareness, grow in the ways you relate to yourself and others, and build valuable skills that will be useful to your throughout your lifetime.
If you are in a place where you often feel anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed and your challenges are increasing, that would be a very good time to see a therapist.
We all have difficult times in our lives but we aren’t meant to navigate them alone. Reaching out for support is an act of care for yourself and your baby.
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The length of therapy differs widely, depending on the issues you are looking to address. Therapy can be short term or long term.
We will assess your need during our consultation call. Therapy sessions are generally weekly or every two weeks. As our work progresses, there are options to reduce frequency as needed.