Perinatal Therapy at Arbor Psychology Group

The perinatal journey (from pre-pregnancy through early parenthood) involves a range of emotions for all parents from joy, anticipation, and excitement to anxiety, rage, and grief. Even in the best of circumstances, becoming pregnant and a parent involves significant stress and adjustment. In fact, 1 in 7 mothers will experience postpartum depression.

To help you navigate this emotionally complex time, Arbor Psychology Group provides

Individual therapy, focusing on

• Adjustment to parenthood
• Perinatal and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders/postpartum rage
• Perinatal loss (miscarriage/stillbirth)
• Birth trauma
• Self-esteem
• Issues related to one’s own experience of being parented

Family therapy, focusing on

• Relationship discord as your family dynamic changes
• Changes in role/identity
• Parenting concerns

Group therapy and support groups on

• Adjustment to parenthood
• Welcoming a new baby with an older sibling
• Managing Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders

We have therapists who have specialized expertise in this area and are certified as Perinatal Mental Health Specialists by Postpartum Support International. To begin receiving support from our compassionate perinatal therapists please complete the Perinatal Intake Questionnaire.