Therapy in New Jersey for Moms and Caregivers: Perinatal, Postpartum, and Parenthood Challenges
Building Confidence and Connection for Parents
Parenting is a journey filled with love, joy, and connection, but it's also one of the most challenging roles you can take on.
From the early days of pregnancy to the trials of toddlerhood, and the complex dynamics of raising teenagers, each stage of your child’s life brings new challenges and uncertainties.
Whether you're navigating sleepless nights with a newborn, managing tantrums, or guiding a teen through the ups and downs of adolescence, being a caregiver is no easy task.
Are you constantly questioning your decisions, comparing your parenting to others, or feeling overwhelmed by the sheer responsibility of raising a child? Maybe you’re struggling with anxiety and the intrusive thoughts never seem to stop. You might have experienced trauma surrounding birth, postpartum mental health issues, or issues with fertility.
Because of this, it’s easy to feel like you're failing or that the demands of being a caregiver are simply too much to handle.
What if you woke up each day feeling more at ease, capable of enjoying the little moments without the weight of constant worry? What if you handled the challenges of parenting with a sense of calm, confidence, and clarity, knowing that you have the tools and support to handle whatever comes your way?
Through therapy, this transformation is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone.
I’m here to help guide you through the ups and downs of caregiving, so you can feel more connected, grounded, and empowered in your role as a parent.
Before starting therapy, you might:
Feel isolated and overwhelmed.
Feel plagued by fears that your baby could be in danger.
Feel like you're failing as a parent.
Feel like you’re stuck in a loop of anxiety.
Find yourself hyper-focused on routines.
Find yourself dealing with intense emotions like rage or sadness.
Feel a lack of support and understanding from others.
These feelings are not a reflection of your ability as a parent but rather a sign that you need support.
How therapy for parents can help you:
Envision a future where overwhelming feelings are replaced by confidence and peace.
Decrease anxiety and improve your ability to manage stress.
Heal from trauma surrounding birth and parenting.
Feel more connected with your baby and partner.
Trust your instincts.
Engage with your child in a joyful and relaxed manner.
I can promise you that the transformation in your parenting will
not only improve your relationship with your child, but improve your
own mental health, relationships, and daily routines.
What to Expect in Therapy
In therapy, we’ll focus on validating your experiences and finding practical strategies to manage your thoughts and emotions. We’ll work together to understand and reframe the negative thoughts that may be affecting your parenting and mental health.
As a Licensed Perinatal Mental Health professional (PMH-C), I’ll walk you through creating a treatment plan tailored to your unique needs.
This might include:
CBT techniques will help you challenge and change the distorted thoughts and beliefs you have about yourself and your parenting.
Psycho-education about the normal physiological and emotional changes that occur during perinatal period.
Connecting you to resources for managing daily life, from finding community groups, like mommy + me classes, to tools to help you create a new routine.
Connection to a medical professional for medication management, if needed.
Trauma-informed practices like EMDR and somatic approaches, if you’ve experienced any birth traumas.
It’s time to get the help you need. Because the truth is that unhealed issues or trauma in your life will reveal itself in your parenting.
You’re not alone in this journey.
Let’s find your “new identity” as a healed, confident, and present mother and parent.