Postpartum therapy, including the parts you haven't said out loud.

Having intrusive thoughts is not, on its own, a reason for a report. These thoughts are unwanted, distressing and common after birth. They're a recognized symptom of anxiety, and they're treatable. Therapists who specialize in this know the difference between an intrusive thought and a real risk, which is exactly why it matters who you tell.

Exhaustion and postpartum mood disorders overlap so much that people often talk themselves out of getting help for a long time. The useful questions are usually whether it lifts when you sleep, and whether it's spread into how you see yourself and your relationships. That's something we can talk through on a free 15 minute call.

For focused postpartum anxiety or intrusive thoughts, many people notice a change within six to twelve sessions. If there's birth trauma or older history underneath, it usually takes longer. Your therapist will give you an honest estimate early on, rather than leaving it open-ended.

The postpartum period is often defined as up to a year after birth, and some definitions extend it to two. But we don't turn people away at a birthday. If it started then and hasn't resolved, it's the same work.

Yes, either to your sessions or on their own. Partners carry their own version of this period that almost nobody asks about, and several of our therapists work with them directly. There's more on our partner support page.