Therapy for Expecting Moms
Motherhood is a journey! The winding path to motherhood can evoke a range of emotions due to the many unique challenges along the way, from fertility struggles to decisions about starting or growing your family. Incorporating therapy into the preconception and pregnancy phases of family building provides a safe space for women to navigate challenges and lay a foundation for a healthier and more fulfilling motherhood experience.
While Planning to Start or Grow Your Family
Seeking therapy while planning to start or grow your family is an often overlooked but invaluable resource for women. By addressing emotional challenges early on I can help you cultivate resilience, strengthen coping mechanisms, and establish a solid emotional foundation for themselves and their future children.
During Pregnancy
Processing either traumatic or unpleasant childhood experiences during pregnancy is especially helpful because as we become parents ourselves, our mind and body become reconnected with the way we were raised. Often individuals with traumatic childhoods will begin to have intense emotional or somatic reactions that need processing. Therapy during pregnancy provides an opportunity for mamas and birthing parents to work through life traumas, fears, worries, sadness, and other strong emotions.
Throughout Infertility Decision Making
Infertility can bring about a range of emotions, from frustration and disappointment to profound grief and stress. Navigating decisions related to fertility treatments or alternative paths to parenthood can put a strain on relationships, create concerns about self-worth, and cause distress. These complex emotions impact your mental well-being and can make day to day experiences much more difficult and draining. Whether you are beginning fertility treatments, considering options, or taking a break to focus on emotional well-being, I am here to help you navigate the emotional and psychological whiplash of infertility.
With Community Birth Preparation
Discover the transformative power of birth preparation within a supportive community in The EMA Birth Trauma Reduction Plan a 12wk embodied birthing preparation program. This unique approach combines drama therapy, education and embodiment techniques to foster mental and physical readiness for childbirth. You engage in a nurturing environment where you can connect with others and with yourself on a profound level. In the process you'll cultivate inner strength, resilience, and confidence as you prepare for the journey of childbirth. Join our community and embark on this empowering path towards birthing with mindfulness and presence.