Areas of Expertise
Pregnancy Support
You've just received the news: you're expecting! So, what's next? Once the initial wave of shock and joy subsides, navigating the journey ahead might feel overwhelming. Concerns about potential complications, birthing plans, hormonal changes, bodily transformations, parental anxieties, and managing postpartum challenges can inudate your thoughts, making it difficult to fully embrace this special time with your growing child. Additionally, there's the task of preparing for life after childbirth and establishing boundaries with others in your life. I'm here to be a sounding board! Whether you need general support, assistance in planning for medical appointments, guidance in asserting boundaries, or simply want a space to process your emotions as the months swiftly pass by, I'm here to support you every step of the way.
Infertility Support / Fertility Treatment Support
Experiencing infertility while yearning to start a family is profoundly painful. Seeing others conceive while you remain hopeful for your own child can bring up feelings of unfairness, loneliness, and disconnection. Each negative test result can deepen the sense of despair and isolation. My hope is to offer you a comforting space where you can navigate the complex emotions that accompany this heartache. I am dedicated to holding onto hope together and helping you to discover ways to cope with all of the emotions you may encounter.
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Fertility treatment is a daunting and uncertain reality for many women striving to grow their families. Whether you're undergoing hormone therapies, pursuing procedures like IUI or IVF, or exploring donor conception, the journey is overwhelming and complex. Amidst the countless medical appointments, medications, hormones, and well-meaning advice to "just relax", it's easy to feel disconnected from your own body and life. I aim for our time together to serve as a sanctuary or support where you can freely process the feelings that come up during the process, while also incorporating strategies to navigate the stress it brings.
Postpartum Support
No matter how much you read, watch, or talk with other parents, nothing quite prepares you for the journey of motherhood. The postpartum experience resembles a constantly shifting maze, navigating through challenges like postpartum anxiety and depression, sleep deprivation, healing from childbirth, discovering your new identity, and adjusting to the changes in your relationships. I'm here to support you through these emotions, uncertainties, and daily struggles by encouraging you to establish new routines, prioritize self-care, and develope coping mechanisms to empower you to embrace your role as both a nurturing mother and fulfilled woman.
My Approach
I utilize a collaborative and strengths-based approach while providing a warm environment for my clients. I aim to empower clients to create positive change by incorporating a variety of evidence-based techniques including:
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)