Therapy for New & Expecting Moms
You can love your baby and still be struggling.
Therapy for pregnancy, postpartum and the messy middle of motherhood. A warm, judgment-free space to feel like yourself again.
Is this you?
Motherhood changes everything, and no one fully prepares you for how it feels. You might be:
Worrying constantly about your pregnancy, your baby or getting it "right"
Feeling anxious, low or numb since giving birth, and waiting for it to pass
Having scary, unwanted thoughts you're afraid to say out loud
Snapping at the people you love, then drowning in guilt
Touched out, exhausted and running on empty
Missing the person you were before kids
Feeling like everyone else is handling this better than you
If any of this sounds familiar, you're not failing. You're carrying a lot, and you don't have to carry it alone.
What we help with
Pregnancy
Pregnancy can bring joy and fear all at once. We support you through anxiety during pregnancy, fears about labour and birth, pregnancy after loss, and the big identity shift of becoming a mother. Starting therapy before your baby arrives can help you feel steadier going into the postpartum season.
Postpartum anxiety and depression
The weeks and months after birth can feel very different from what you expected. Maybe the "baby blues" aren't lifting. Maybe you can't stop checking on your baby, or you feel flat, irritable or full of rage. Unwanted, intrusive thoughts are also very common after birth, and they don't mean you're a bad mom. Postpartum anxiety and depression are treatable, and you deserve support.
Adjusting to motherhood
Becoming a mom changes your body, your relationships, your sleep, your work and how you see yourself. It's normal to grieve parts of your old life while loving your new one. Therapy gives you space to make sense of who you are now, including returning to work and the changes in your partnership.
Further along in motherhood and feeling burned out? See Therapy for Moms.
How we help
Our therapists offer a warm, judgment-free space to understand what you’re feeling, calm your overwhelmed nervous system, and adjust to your new identity at your own pace. Whether you’re weeks or years postpartum, you deserve support, and you don’t have to wait until it gets worse to reach out.
Our approach is warm, compassionate and trauma-informed, drawing on evidence-based methods such as Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), somatic therapy, mindfulness-based therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to support you through pregnancy, postpartum and the transition to motherhood.
Meghan Joseph MA, Registered Psychotherapist
Meghan supports women through perinatal anxiety, the adjustment to motherhood and the relational strain that can come with a growing family. Her approach is warm and relational, grounded in trauma-informed and nervous-system-focused care. As a mom of three, she understands how full and how hard this season can be.
Ashley DeSouza MSW, Registered Social Worker
Ashley has a special interest in supporting women during pregnancy and postpartum, along with anxiety, mood and self-esteem. She brings over 10 years of experience in hospital and community settings and a person-centred, integrative approach. Ashley is a mom of two.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a diagnosis to start therapy?
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No. You don't need a diagnosis or a referral. If you're struggling, that's reason enough to reach out.
Is it too early, or too late, to get support?
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No. We work with women during pregnancy, in the early postpartum weeks, and years into motherhood. Postpartum struggles don't have an expiry date..
Can I bring my baby to sessions?
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Yes, babies in arms are always welcome, in person and on video.
Do you offer virtual sessions?
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Yes. We offer secure video sessions anywhere in Ontario, so you can join from home during nap time.
Is therapy covered by insurance?
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Many extended health benefit plans cover services from Registered Psychotherapists and Registered Social Workers. Check your plan for coverage details. We provide receipts for you to submit.