Pregnancy & Postpartum Mental Health Support

Pregnancy and the postpartum period can bring a wide range of emotions—from joy and anticipation to anxiety, mood swings, and emotional overwhelm. Many individuals experience mental health challenges during this time, including prenatal and postpartum depression, anxiety, and intrusive or distressing thoughts.

These challenges can be triggered or intensified by hormonal changes, physical recovery, sleep deprivation, shifting relationships, or the stress of new parenthood. Left untreated, they can impact both the parent’s and baby’s well-being—but support is available.

As a Brooklyn-based therapist with experience in perinatal and postpartum mental health, I provide compassionate, evidence-based care for new and expecting parents. Whether you’re navigating pregnancy, adjusting to life with a newborn, or coping with postpartum anxiety or depression, therapy can offer relief, clarity, and support.

If you're seeking perinatal or postpartum therapy in Brooklyn or anywhere in New York, you don’t have to go through it alone. With the right care, healing and balance are absolutely possible.

Understanding Baby Blues vs. Postpartum Depression

After childbirth, many new parents experience emotional ups and downs. It’s important to understand the difference between Baby Blues and Postpartum Depression (PPD), as they require different levels of care and support.

Baby Blues are very common—affecting up to 80% of new parents—and usually begin within a few days after delivery. Symptoms include mood swings, tearfulness, irritability, and feeling overwhelmed. These feelings typically peak around day 4 or 5 and resolve within two weeks without treatment.

In contrast, Postpartum Depression is more intense and long-lasting. It affects about 10-20% of new parents and can start anytime within the first year after birth. Symptoms may include persistent sadness, severe anxiety, difficulty bonding with the baby, changes in appetite or sleep, and feelings of hopelessness. PPD requires professional support, and therapy can be a key part of recovery.

If you’re struggling with your emotions after childbirth, know that help is available. Whether you’re experiencing Baby Blues or signs of postpartum depression, reaching out for support is a strong and important first step toward healing.

We are committed to empowering women during pregnancy and the postpartum period in Brooklyn, New York, and beyond.