Holistic Postpartum Therapist in Palm Desert

Maternal Mental Health in

Palm Desert, CA

Postpartum Help For Moms

You never thought becoming a mother would be this hard. You are so bone tired you don’t even recognize yourself. You heard everyone giving advice while you were pregnant and you brushed it off; you’ve always been super successful so why wouldn’t you be just as stellar in this next part of your life? Now you look around your house and see clutter, unwashed dishes, the chores are piling up and you think you’re going to lose it. 

You Can't Go On Like This

You are shocked by how annoyed you feel, by the tears and the breaking down in front of your partner like you never have allowed yourself to before. You are so much more than exhausted. The lack of sleep is something you thought you were prepared for, thought you could handle but now you’re doubting whether or not you can go on. 

You Feel So Alone In Your Postpartum Experience

Sometimes it feels like all you do is feed your baby and in the short time between feedings, you get lost on social media and end up feeling worse about yourself and your situation. You are so desperate for some relief, someone who understands what you are going through and isn’t just giving you advice on what you should have already known to do. 

You Don’t Recognize Your Postpartum Self

You have thoughts that scare you about harm coming to your baby or whether you even want to be a mom anymore. You find yourself having these scary thoughts when you least expect them and they impact your sleep and your waking hours. You’re worried that your postpartum relationship with your partner might be changed forever and you can’t bear the thought that you would have to go on raising this baby in separate homes. You weren’t prepared for so many changes happening all at once, even though you felt so prepared and confident before the birth happened. 

My Name is Lauren, and I’m a Postpartum Therapist in Palm Desert

Hi, I’m Lauren. I help new mothers address the sadness that exists in the transition to motherhood: the shifts in identity, changes in interpersonal relationships, fears that maybe motherhood wasn’t the right choice for you. Together we tackle the scary, unwanted and unpredictable thoughts you’ve been having, the irritability you feel about everything, and create a safe space to voice all of your concerns. With therapy, you can enjoy the time you spend with your baby, feel lighter in your parental decision making, find yourself laughing again with your partner, and letting go of one right way to be a mom. Life becomes meaningful again.

I am a Maternal Mental Health specialist who understands and focuses solely on this phase of life for women and their families. I am here for you, whether you are a first time new mom or a new mom again. 

Let’s Get You Feeling Better

If you are ready to feel like yourself again, to have more days without crying and scary, unwanted thoughts, contact me for a free 15-minute consultation at 805-930-9355. Click below to discover how working with a postpartum therapist in Palm Desert can lead you back to feeling bonded to your baby, family members and yourself. With treatment tailored to your individual needs, you will begin to feel better.