Postpartum Depression therapists in Yorkdale-Glen Park, Ontario ON, CanadaCA
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Feeling the "baby blues" can be difficult. Professional guidance can help. I've worked with many clients to sort through difficult emotions and figure out some positive steps. Don't go through this alone.
While I do not offer therapy for pregnancy and postpartum depression, mental health challenges during pregnancy, or the first life of your child’s life are common. You are not alone and you are not to blame. Often, ideas of pregnancy and parenthood can be romanticized while your personal experience can feel both overwhelming and daunting. At Psychotherapy Collective, our online clinic, we have therapists who are well positioned to support you. Visit https://www.psychotherapycollective.ca/areas-of-focus/pregnancy-postpartum and book a free 15-minute consultation today.
Mental health challenges during pregnancy, or the first life of your child’s life are common. You are not alone and you are not to blame. Often, ideas of pregnancy and parenthood can be romanticized while your personal experience can feel both overwhelming and daunting. While I do not offer therapy for pregnancy and postpartum depression, at Psychotherapy Collective, our online clinic, we have therapists who are well positioned to support you. Visit https://www.psychotherapycollective.ca/areas-of-focus/pregnancy-postpartum and book a free 15-minute consultation today.
While I do not offer therapy for pregnancy and postpartum depression, mental health challenges during pregnancy, or the first life of your child’s life are common. You are not alone and you are not to blame. Often, ideas of pregnancy and parenthood can be romanticized while your personal experience can feel both overwhelming and daunting. At Psychotherapy Collective, our online clinic, we have therapists who are well positioned to support you. Visit https://www.psychotherapycollective.ca/areas-of-focus/pregnancy-postpartum and book a free 15-minute consultation today.
Becoming a parent can be an overwhelming experience, and postpartum depression can complicate the transition. I offer compassionate and non-judgmental support to help you navigate this difficult time, regain emotional balance, and find joy in your role as a parent.
From sleepless nights, to hormones, to a global pandemic, it’s no wonder 1/5 women have a mental health issue while pregnant or postpartum. Unfortunately, most moms do not have "the village" they need to thrive. I can provide you with support during this beautiful, yet challenging, phase of your life. And it’s ok if baby comes too.
Registered Social Worker, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
The symptoms of postpartum depression highlight the complex relationship between the emotional scars from the past and the difficulties of becoming a new mother. Motherhood, with its roots in the intricate mechanics of attachment, can intensify the effects of previous traumas by bringing on emotions of inadequacy, overwhelm, and loneliness. Like a shadow cast over the joy of childbirth, postpartum depression envelops mothers in a fog of sadness and despair, echoing the unmet emotional needs and the scars of past hurts. Therapy becomes a lifeline amidst the turbulence, offering a space to navigate the complexities of motherhood, process the echoes of past traumas, and cultivate resilience in the face of profound change. By nurturing compassionate connections and fostering self-compassion, mothers can navigate the terrain of postpartum depression with greater grace, finding solace in shared humanity and forging a path towards healing and renewed maternal bonds.
Registered Psychotherapist, Psychology and Coaching Clinics
Although it is normal to have what is colloquially known as the “baby blues” following the birth of a child, this tends to naturally go away not too long after. PPD can start during the pregnancy to one year after the birth of a child, where the sufferer will show the typical effects of depression which affects their mood; the way they feel about themselves, how they relate to others, and how they interact with the rest of the world. Ultimately, PPD affects people from many different walks of life, regardless of the ease or difficulty of the pregnancy, whether they are a first-time parent or have other children, whether they are married or not, and regardless of socioeconomic status, education, and cultural background.
I specialize in supporting new mothers experiencing postpartum depression, providing a compassionalte space where you can navigate the complexities of this challenging time. It's okay to feel sadness and stress after having a baby; these emotions are more common than you might think. Understanding that you are not alone is the first step towards healing. Together, we will work to address your feelings and develop strategies to help you regain your sense of well-being and joy in motherhood.
Perinatal mood disorders may also be referred to as Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMAD). Perinatal mood disorders are related to mood symptoms that occur during pregnancy or up to one year postpartum. The most common types of mood disorders are depression, dysthymia, anxiety, and postpartum post-traumatic stress disorder. There can also be Bipolar Disorder, Postpartum Psychosis, or substance-induced mood disorders that may appear.
Forms of psychotherapy that have been found to be helpful and effective in helping treat perinatal mood disorders include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and other forms of supportive psychotherapy. These forms of therapy can help focus on emotions and thought patterns, but also behavioral aspects. These approaches can help increase and rediscover the bond between parent and child, and also between partners.
Book an appointment today! Perinatal mood disorders can cause avoidance behaviors, create harmful thought and behavioral cycles and negatively impact your mental health. It is important to seek help from a mental health professional in order to help you manage and alleviate your symptoms. Perinatal Mood Disorders and Maternal Mental Health is an area that LifeCycle Counselling specializes in. Call us today or book an appointment to get started! Please visit our Maternal Mental Health section for more details.