Support for you, not just the baby
Pregnancy and the first year after birth bring huge changes, and it’s common to feel anxious, low, or not like yourself. Our therapists in Rochester Hills help new and expecting parents feel steadier, supported, and more like themselves again.
What pregnancy and postpartum therapy can help with
Many people expect pregnancy and new parenthood to feel joyful, and when it doesn’t, it can be confusing and lonely. Mood and anxiety concerns during pregnancy and after birth are common, and they are treatable. Struggling doesn’t mean you’re a bad parent or that something is wrong with you.
Postpartum depression is more than the “baby blues,” which usually fade within a couple of weeks. It can show up as ongoing sadness, numbness, irritability, or feeling disconnected. Postpartum anxiety can look like constant worry, racing thoughts, or scary intrusive thoughts about the baby’s safety that you would never act on.
Therapy gives you a calm, judgment-free space to talk about what you’re feeling, make sense of the changes in your identity and relationships, and build practical ways to cope — whether you’re expecting, a few weeks in, or well into your baby’s first year.
Signs it may be time to reach out
Every new or expecting parent has hard days. Here are some signs it may help to talk with someone.
How we can help
Your therapist will tailor sessions to where you are and what you need. Approaches we commonly use include:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Person-centered therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Mindfulness and stress-reduction skills
What to expect in pregnancy and postpartum therapy
Every parent’s experience is different, but sessions usually follow a pattern like this.
Your therapist gets to know you, your pregnancy or birth experience, and what has felt hardest, without judgment.
Understanding what you’re feeling and why, including how sleep, hormones, and big life changes play a part.
Skills for anxious or intrusive thoughts, low mood, and stress that fit into life with a newborn.
Reconnecting with your identity, your relationships, and your support system as you settle into this new season.
Meet the therapists who can help
Insurance accepted: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Molina Healthcare, Priority Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare/Medicaid through a commercial or managed plan. Private-pay sessions are also available.
Related concerns
Common questions
Is what I’m feeling the baby blues or postpartum depression?
The baby blues are common in the first two weeks after birth and usually fade on their own. If sadness, anxiety, or feeling overwhelmed lasts longer than that, gets stronger, or makes daily life hard, it’s worth talking with a therapist and your doctor.
Can I get help during pregnancy, not just after?
Yes. Anxiety, depression, and stress during pregnancy are common, and getting support early can make the months after birth easier.
Can I bring my baby or do sessions virtually?
Virtual sessions are available, which many new parents find easier. If you’d like to bring a young baby to an in-office session, mention it when you request your appointment and we’ll help.
What if I’m having scary thoughts about my baby?
Unwanted, upsetting thoughts are a common part of postpartum anxiety and OCD, and having them doesn’t mean you’ll act on them. A therapist can help. If you ever feel you might act on thoughts of harming yourself or your baby, or you’re seeing or hearing things others don’t, call 911 or 988 or go to the nearest emergency room right away.
Do you help partners and dads too?
Yes. Partners can struggle with anxiety, low mood, and adjusting to parenthood too, and can be seen on their own or with their partner.
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