Perinatal Mental Health
Pregnancy, birth, and the early years of parenting can be beautiful and incredibly overwhelming. At Root and Bloom Therapy Services, we specialize in supporting individuals and couples through the emotional journey of the perinatal period from planning and pregnancy to postpartum and early parenthood.
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You don’t have to navigate this alone. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, depression, or grief, struggling with losing your identity in becoming a parent, or just need space to process everything you're holding, we're here to help.
Who We Support
Our perinatal mental health services are for:
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Expecting and new parents (birthing and non-birthing)
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Individuals and couples preparing to grow their family
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Parents navigating fertility challenges, loss, or birth trauma
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Anyone experiencing emotional challenges during pregnancy or postpartum
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This period can bring up a wide range of feelings: joy, fear, grief, guilt, confusion, love, isolation, or any combination of these. We welcome all of it. Every emotion has a place in the therapy room.
Common Reasons for Seeking Support
Some common reasons people seek perinatal mental health support include:
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Pregnancy and postpartum anxiety or depression
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Birth trauma and recovery (including birth grief)
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Adjustment to parenthood and identity shifts
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Relationship stress or disconnection
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Intrusive thoughts or fears
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Perinatal grief and loss
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Fertility challenges and decision-making
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Breast/chestfeeding and sleep stress
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Parenting after a NICU stay or medical complications
Whether this is your first baby or your fourth, every journey is different and your mental health matters through all of it.
Our Approach to Perinatal
Mental Health Support
We approach perinatal therapy with deep respect for your lived experience. You are the expert in your own life. We’re here to walk alongside you offering support, tools, and a non-judgmental space to process whatever’s coming up.
Our work draws from:
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT):
To support you in making space for difficult feelings while aligning with your values. -
Internal Family Systems (IFS):
To explore and care for the parts of you that may be feeling overwhelmed, scared, or stuck. -
Motivational Interviewing:
To empower you in making choices that feel right for you and your family.