pregnancy, postpartum, and new parenthood are periods of time when birthing people and their partners may experience emotional difficulty brought about by immense change. the perinatal period feels messy and hard because it is messy and hard — and specialized psychotherapy can help.

• psychotherapy offers a non-judgmental space to reflect upon and process the demands, challenges, concerns, and identity shifts that occur during pregnancy and early parenthood.

• a perinatal mental health-trained psychotherapist is a crucial pillar of support for birthing people and partners struggling with increased sadness or worry during the perinatal period. psychotherapy plays an important role in recovering from postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety.

• specialized grief and bereavement support can offer safe harbor for people who have endured fertility challenges, pregnancy loss, or the death of a child.