Why I Only Do Perinatal Mental Health
I built my entire practice around perinatal mental health — not as a sub-specialty, but as the only thing I do. Here's why specialization matters, what it means for your treatment, and what to look for when choosing any perinatal therapist.
Pregnancy After Loss
Pregnancy after loss is supposed to bring joy — but for most women who've experienced pregnancy loss, it brings fear, hypervigilance, and a grief that doesn't simply disappear. Here's what pregnancy after loss actually feels like and how to get support.
What Happens in OCD Therapy?
ERP sounds terrifying from the outside — but it's nothing like what most people imagine. This post breaks down exactly what Exposure and Response Prevention involves, step by step, and why it's the most effective treatment for perinatal OCD.
Is this normal?
Self-care is great for everyday stress — but there's a version of postpartum anxiety that doesn't respond to bubble baths. Here are 7 signs your anxiety has gone beyond what self-care can address, and what actually helps.
TFMR Grief is Real
Termination for medical reasons is one of the most isolating forms of grief — carried largely in silence, surrounded by stigma. Your loss is real, your grief is real, and you deserve support that honors the love behind your decision.
Intrusive Thoughts
Scary, unwanted thoughts after having a baby are more common than you think — up to 91% of new parents experience them. Here's what they actually mean, what they don't mean, and when to get support.
Postpartum Anxiety vs Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression is the condition everyone has heard of — but postpartum anxiety is actually more common and far less recognized. Here's how to tell them apart and why the distinction matters for treatment.
What is Perinatal OCD?
Perinatal OCD is one of the most misunderstood conditions in the postpartum period. If you've been having scary, unwanted thoughts about your baby — this post explains what's actually happening, and why it doesn't mean what you're afraid it means.
Closing Reflection — Pregnancy Loss Awareness Beyond October
Pregnancy loss awareness doesn’t end in October. A reflection on remembering babies, honoring parents, and continuing conversations year-round.
Resources for Providers Supporting Families in Loss
Resources for Providers Supporting Pregnancy Loss
Trauma-Informed Language in Pregnancy Loss Care
Learn why trauma-informed language matters for providers supporting grieving families — and how small shifts can change everything.
Compassion Fatigue Is Real
Compassion fatigue is common in providers working with loss. Learn how to recognize it, why it matters, and ways to move toward sustainable care.
For Providers: Holding Space in Hard Moments
How providers can hold space with compassion during pregnancy loss. Trauma-informed strategies and language for clinicians and birth workers.
How to Support Partners in Loss
Partners grieve pregnancy loss too. Learn why their grief matters, how it shows up, and ways to support them with compassion.
Why Silence Hurts After Pregnancy Loss
How Grief Shows Up Later After Pregnancy Loss
What to Say to a Friend Who’s Grieving Pregnancy Loss
Pregnancy Loss Is Not “Just a Miscarriage”
Why Pregnancy Loss Awareness Month Matters
Postpartum Anxiety vs. Postpartum Depression: What’s the Difference?
Postpartum anxiety and postpartum depression often overlap, but they aren’t the same. Learn the key differences, common symptoms, and how therapy can help new moms feel more like themselves again.