Maternal Mental Health
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Motherhood can feel like an emotional rollercoaster, especially when the weight of expectations, past experiences, or the challenges of adjusting to life after childbirth make everything feel heavy. Whether it’s the pressure to be the perfect mom, the lingering effects of a difficult pregnancy or birth, or the isolation that can come with caring for a newborn, it’s easy to feel like you’re carrying a burden that you can’t shake off.
Why Seek Support?
The mental and emotional demands of motherhood can be overwhelming. Feelings of frustration, anxiety, or sadness are common, but they don’t have to define your experience. It’s normal to feel a range of emotions during this transition, but when those feelings start to interfere with your ability to enjoy the present, connect with your baby, or care for yourself, it may be time to seek support.
Signs You May Need Support:
Difficulty adjusting to life after childbirth or feeling disconnected from your baby
Constant worry or anxiety, even in safe environments
Guilt or shame over not feeling “good enough” or struggling to meet your own expectations
Loss of interest in things you once enjoyed or feelings of numbness
Irritability or frustration with yourself or others
Overwhelming fatigue, even when you’re able to rest
Feeling like you're "failing" as a mother or partner
And more...
Frequently Asked Questions:
Is maternal mental health therapy just for postpartum depression?
Not at all. While therapy can absolutely support postpartum depression and anxiety, it also helps with fertility struggles, miscarriage, birth trauma, parenting stress, and the emotional ups and downs of every stage of motherhood.
What if I feel like I “should” be able to handle this?
So many women feel this way. But maternal mental health is real and valid—it’s not a sign of weakness to ask for help. It’s a sign of strength to care for yourself in a world that often asks moms to ignore their own needs.
How will I find the time?
We understand how full your days are. That’s why we offer flexible scheduling, including virtual therapy sessions that allow you to receive support from the comfort of home. You don’t have to put yourself last.
Is it too late to get help?
Never. Whether you’re weeks postpartum, years into parenting, or still hoping to become a mother, your experience matters. Maternal mental health therapy can help at any point on the journey.
Location
8 South Michigan Avenue,
Suite 2300
Chicago, IL 60603
