Online Postpartum Anxiety Therapy

IN ILLINOIS AND WISCONSIN

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It isn’t supposed to feel this way, is it?

Having a newborn is a life-changing experience filled with different responsibilities, emotions, and expectations

Moms of newborns are often flooded with opinions—many of them unsolicited. When those opinions don’t align with how you’re truly feeling, they can feel more isolating than helpful. You’ve likely heard everything from “Soak this in, you’ll miss it someday,” to “The newborn stage is the best (or easiest) one.” Maybe you had your own hopeful expectations for this season too; imagining peaceful naps, sweet bonding moments, a blissful adventure.

But what we rarely talk about is the other side, the one you might find yourself in now. For many women, the lack of sleep, constant demands, and physical recovery can bring on unexpected feelings of worry, fear, overwhelm or anxiety.

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It’s okay to feel this way

Some moms experience:

“Sundown dread”—a deep sense of anxiety as evening approaches, bracing for the unknowns of the night and longing for the comfort of a “normal” morning time when the world wakes up again

A relentless stream of intrusive thoughts or worries—about health, safety, your ability as a parent, or fear that this difficult stage might never end

An internal pressure to be more productive, to do more, to feel like yourself again—only to be met with exhaustion, guilt, and/or frustration

Feeling on edge or irritable

Racing thoughts that don’t seem to stop

Physical symptoms such as a racing heart, quick or shallow breathing, dizziness, or lack of appetite

You’re not alone, and you don’t have to go through this alone

I’m here to walk beside you through this season, to help carry some of the heaviness, and to work together

My goal is to restore a sense of calm, rest, and clarity. This period of time isn’t easy, but it doesn’t have to be this hard. I understand that adding one more thing to your already full plate may feel impossible, or like the last thing you want to do, but reaching out might be the first step toward starting to feel better.

What would “better” be during this time?

You’ll still be tired, unfortunately lack of sleep is a staple during this time. However, you can experience a calmer state of being and slow the nonstop thoughts or worries.

You’ll feel more confident in your ability to tackle the challenges of newborn life and feel less guilty about what you are experiencing at any given moment.

You’ll develop strategies to help you calm down in the stressful moments of this stage.

You know something needs
to change

but figuring out one more thing right
now is overwhelming

We’ll start with a brief (15 minute) phone call to discuss your needs, payment options, and find the best appointment time for you. I offer telehealth sessions during the day and evening.

Feeling nervous about counseling is completely normal. Your first session may bring some anxiety, many feel the same way. We’ll begin by covering paperwork, how I operate, payment schedules and policies. Then, we’ll focus on what matters most to you - at your own pace.

Discussing personal issues with a stranger can be uncomfortable, so I prioritize building a comfortable relationship first. You set the pace for our conversations. I’m here to help those ready to dig into the tough stuff, but I understand that it can take time to get there.

From Overwhelmed to calm

Get Started Today

Get your free 15 minute consultation

Start the path from overwhelmed to calm. During the call, you may ask any questions you might have and we can explore how I can help. Reach out to schedule your call [email protected] or 224-372-3160.