perinatal
nurturing support for mothers + their children
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
Perinatal Individual Psychotherapy
Individual sessions address the immediate concerns during the perinatal period. A psychodynamic approach to these pressing concerns may involve revisiting early attachment, loss, and trauma that could impact one’s daily life during the perinatal period. Talking in therapy during the perinatal period may be experienced as helpful even if becoming and being a mother may not be new; this particular pregnancy is unique in and of itself and may bring forth unexpected feelings and thoughts worthy of being discussed.
FROM A PEA TO A PUMPKIN
From a Pea to a Pumpkin:
A Prenatal Online Psychotherapy Group
A certain amount of anxiety during pregnancy indicates that psychological work is taking place. You may become more receptive to your natural fears in a situation with many unknowns. Pregnancy may also be a time of unique reflection. This structured yet relaxed group setting allows each participant to make sense of feelings and experiences and share the landmarks of pregnancy with group members. The nature of this consistent group provides emotional, practical, and psycho-education guidance organically and thoughtfully.
This group meets twice a month on Tuesday at 12:00 pm PST for 60 minutes.
TALKING WITH MOTHERS
The birth of a baby offers mothers an opportunity to work through psychological conflicts, expand their perception of themselves and others and integrate a significant life experience. Through this integration, a mother will not be the same after the baby's birth as before. In this continuous and accepting psychotherapy group, participants explore attachment, emotional concern, and transitioning from having a baby inside to a baby outside of the self. The group welcomes babies and toddlers until age 2. This group honors the exhausting, puzzling, satisfying, and enriching experiences of giving birth.
This group meets twice a month on Tuesday at 12:00 pm PST for 60 minutes.
Talking with Mothers:
A Postpartum Online Psychotherapy Group
For the most effective and comprehensive treatment approach, Angela recommends a combination of individual and group therapy.
“A change gradually takes place in the feelings as well as in the body of the woman who has conceived. The direction of her interest turns from outward to inwards. She slowly but surely comes to believe that the center of the world is in her own body.”