The road to starting a new family is often a time of great joy and anticipation.

For many, this road is also often accompanied by complicated feelings of guilt, anger, and fear as one faces this huge life transition. It can feel taboo to have these feelings arise and too shameful to name them.

Whatever your journey to becoming pregnant or starting your new family, it is so important to seek support if you feel like you need it. While it may feel contradictory, caring for yourself or your relationship is also a way of caring for your child. 

I have supported and counseled people with several issues that can arise in pregnancy (and in becoming pregnant) and postpartum, including: 

• feelings of sadness or depression during pregnancy or postpartum.
• miscarriage or fear of loss during pregnancy, as well as the actual loss of a child.
• struggling with becoming pregnant.
• feeling not good enough and guilt.
• exploring your own childhood patterns that you do not wish to repeat with your child.
• disconnection in partnership (I offer couples therapy designed to support new parents).
• feelings of shame, loneliness and being overburdened.