Holistic Postpartum Depression & Anxiety Therapy Southfield, MI
Reclaim Your Motherhood
When Motherhood Feels Both Magical and… a Little Overwhelming
You adore your baby. Those tiny fingers curled around yours? Pure magic.
But the rest of it? Whew. You knew life would change — but you didn’t expect this. Sleep feels like a distant memory, your body is still recovering, and somehow, even staying hydrated is an Olympic sport!
And between the cuddles, there’s the mental load you never saw coming:
Not realizing getting your baby to sleep — or off of you — could be a 20-step process worthy of its own instruction manual.
Figuring out how to eat an actual meal with one hand (and without dropping crumbs on your baby’s head).
Navigating a “quick outing” that somehow feels like planning a ten day vacation.
Social media pushes you into overachiever mode (“my 1-month-old is doing baby yoga!”) or into a spiral because your baby’s sleep schedule doesn’t look “right.”
Living in the strangest time warp where 3 p.m. feels like the new 9 a.m.
Of course it feels overwhelming — this isn’t just any new role. It’s the most important responsibility ever entrusted to you, so you have to do it “right”… even when “right” feels impossible to define.
The Shifts No One Prepared You For
It’s not just your sleep schedule that’s changed. Postpartum has a way of rearranging the furniture in every corner of your life — including your relationships.
Your partner might suddenly feel like both your closest teammate and the person who “isn’t doing it quite right” when they swaddle.
Family boundaries get tested, whether it’s a well-meaning relative showing up unannounced or “just popping in” when you’ve finally gotten the baby to sleep.
Friendships may feel different, especially if their idea of “support” is inviting you to a girls’ night — when you can barely shower, let alone leave the house.
And even though you may be surrounded by other women who’ve “been there,” it can still feel like no one really gets it.
Who I Work With in Postpartum Therapy
I work with mothers, soon-to-be mothers, and women across Michigan — in Southfield or virtually — who are navigating the most important role of their lives. You might be:
Processing birth trauma or the impact of a difficult birth.
Preparing mentally and emotionally for your desired birth.
Experiencing pregnancy and noticing shifts — mentally, emotionally, and spiritually — as you prepare for the next chapter.
Feeling burnt out from the endless demands of motherhood.
Wondering if your thoughts, feelings, or reactions are “too much” — because the reality is, many women experience anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or moments of worthlessness, and it often makes sense given the vulnerability of postpartum life and the lack of cultural support for mothers.
Ready to dig deeper and understand yourself as you step into this new life.
You don’t have to keep powering through — there’s room to slow down, reflect, and grow into this new chapter.
You deserve more than coping.
You deserve becoming.
Postpartum Support in Michigan: How I Support You
In therapy, we look at more than what’s showing up on the surface. Your postpartum brain and nervous system are adapting to a huge life shift — modern motherhood, lack of sleep, and the constant pull of additional stress can amplify anxiety, overwhelm, or low mood. These aren’t personal failings; they’re your body and mind responding to a major transformation.
I take a holistic approach that blends understanding your nervous system, parts work, and somatic awareness. Together, we’ll explore the process of matrescence — the transformation into motherhood — helping you make sense of what’s happening inside, cultivate self-compassion, build confidence, and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.
This isn’t about rushing back to who you were before. It’s about learning to navigate this new life, honor your needs, and carry your baby — and yourself — with steadier, more grounded support.
Support starts when you’re seen by someone who understands the postpartum brain—and refuses to let you settle for less than complete integration.
Virtual Therapy for Postpartum Moms: Infants Welcome
Sessions can be held virtually, so you don’t need to pack a bag or leave the house. Many of my postpartum clients attend sessions with their baby nearby or nursing—because tending to your mental health shouldn’t require outsourcing every need first.
Infants are welcome in session. Your baby isn’t a disruption—they’re part of the work. Supporting your nervous system helps regulate theirs, strengthens your bond, and even supports breastfeeding and sleep rhythms. We care for the dyad—mother and baby—together.
Matrescence: A Word Every Mother Needs to Know
Matrescence is the transition to motherhood—emotionally, biologically, socially, and spiritually. Think of it like adolescence, but layered with care-giving, hormonal shifts, and an invisible mental load. It’s not just about becoming a mother. It’s about redefining your identity, relationships, priorities, and sense of self. And like any rite of passage, it’s tender, messy, and worthy of support.
Many women feel like they're "losing themselves"—but in reality, they're transforming. Therapy gives you a place to name what’s shifting and reclaim what matters most.
Why Postpartum Mental Health Support Matters
Expecting a fast “bounce back” dismisses your emotional, mental, and spiritual transformation. That pressure only delays real healing and leaves you chasing a version of yourself that’s gone. You deserve space to embrace this rite of passage.