Therapy for Pregnancy 

What I can help with: 

Emotional & Mental Health

• Prenatal depression

• Prenatal anxiety

• Mood swings and emotional instability

• Fear of childbirth 

• Worry about miscarriage or complications

• Feeling overwhelmed by impending motherhood or having another child

• Increased sensitivity or emotional reactivity

• Obsessive thoughts about the baby or pregnancy

Life Transitions & Identity

• Loss of independence or control

• Changing identity and roles

• Fear of losing career progress or autonomy

• Struggling to connect with the pregnancy or baby

• Concerns about balancing motherhood with other life roles

Relationship & Support System Issues

• Tension or conflict with partner

• Lack of emotional support

• Communication challenges during a stressful time

• Disagreements on parenting styles or roles

• Feeling alone or isolated in the pregnancy experience

Trauma & Past Experiences

• History of miscarriage or stillbirth

• Birth trauma from a previous pregnancy

• Sexual abuse or trauma affecting the pregnancy experience

• Unresolved childhood trauma or parental issues

• Grief over a lost pregnancy or infertility journey

Medical & Physical-Related Stress

• High-risk pregnancy anxiety

• Complications or chronic health issues

• Fear of medical procedures or hospitals

• Body image issues due to physical changes

• Loss of control over one’s body

Preparation for Motherhood

• Fear of not being a good mom

• Concerns about bonding with the baby

• Navigating pressure to be “perfect”

• Unrealistic expectations about motherhood

• Wanting to be emotionally prepared for postpartum

Coping with External Stressors

• Financial or housing insecurity

• Workplace stress or discrimination

• Family drama or toxic dynamics

• Navigating cultural or societal pressures around motherhood

• Unexpected or unplanned pregnancy