Postpartum Depression Therapist

You grew a person.
Now everyone asks
how the baby is.
How are you?

Postpartum isn't just depression. It's anxiety, rage, identity loss, grief, and an enormous transition that nobody fully prepares you for. As a postpartum depression therapist and somatic LPC, Destany sees all of it.

Anxiety that won't quiet down

Intrusive thoughts that scare you

Feeling disconnected from your baby or yourself

Rage and overwhelm

Grief for your pre-baby self

Feeling like you're not doing this right

Telehealth · Washington & Texas · Private Pay · Accepting New Clients

The fourth trimester nobody talks about

The postpartum period is one of the most intense identity transitions a person can experience. Your body has changed, your role has changed, your relationships have changed — and you're supposed to be grateful and joyful while running on no sleep.

Postpartum mental health concerns affect 1 in 5 new parents. They include postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, postpartum OCD, postpartum rage, and birth trauma. As a postpartum depression therapist trained in somatic therapy and EMDR, Destany works with the full range of these experiences — not just the ones that fit neatly into a diagnosis.

None of these mean you are a bad parent. They mean you are a human going through something enormous, and you deserve support that sees all of it — including the parts that are hard to say out loud.

Asking for help is the most important thing you can model for your child.

Signs & Symptoms of Postpartum Mental Health

Anxiety that won't quiet down

Intrusive thoughts that scare you

Feeling disconnected from your baby or yourself

Rage and overwhelm

Grief for your pre-baby self

Feeling like you're not doing this right

You are not alone

Postpartum mental health concerns are common, treatable, and not your fault. If you're having thoughts of harming yourself or your baby, please contact the Postpartum Support International helpline: 1-800-944-4773.

Therapeutic Approaches for Postpartum Mental Health

Postpartum Support

Specialised support for the full range of postpartum mental health experiences — not just depression.

Birth Trauma

EMDR for difficult or traumatic birth experiences that are still affecting you.

Identity Work

Navigate the matrescence — the identity transition into parenthood — with care and honesty.

Ready to take the first step? The consult is free and there's no obligation.

Book a Free Consult

What to Expect from Postpartum Mental Health Therapy

Free Consult

Tell me what's going on. No judgment. We figure out what kind of support fits.

Stabilisation

First, we address what's most acute — sleep, safety, the loudest symptoms.

Deeper Work

When you have more capacity, we go into the identity, grief, and relational shifts of new parenthood.

Integration

Finding a version of yourself that includes being a parent — not one that erases everything else.

Session Details

Session length 50 minutes

Format Telehealth (video)

States served Washington & Texas

Fee Private pay — superbill provided

Frequency Weekly, especially in early postpartum

Common Questions About Postpartum Mental Health Therapy

How soon after birth can I start therapy?

As soon as you feel ready. There's no minimum waiting period. Earlier support often prevents symptoms from worsening.

I had my baby a year ago. Is it still postpartum?

Yes. Postpartum mental health concerns can emerge or persist for years. If you're still struggling, the timing doesn't disqualify you from support.

What if I'm pregnant, not postpartum yet?

Perinatal mental health support is for the whole pregnancy-to-postpartum period. Starting during pregnancy often leads to better outcomes after birth.

I'm an adoptive or non-gestational parent. Does this apply to me?

Absolutely. Postpartum mental health concerns can affect any new parent regardless of how they became one.

What is the difference between baby blues and postpartum depression?

Baby blues are a normal hormonal response in the first 1–2 weeks after birth — tearfulness, mood swings, anxiety. Postpartum depression is more persistent, more intense, and doesn't resolve on its own. It can include profound sadness, disconnection from your baby, intrusive thoughts, rage, and inability to cope. If you're past two weeks and still struggling, or if symptoms are severe at any point, please reach out.

What is matrescence?

Matrescence is the developmental process of becoming a mother — as significant a shift as adolescence, but without the cultural acknowledgment. Your brain, body, relationships, and sense of self are all changing at once. Much of what gets labelled postpartum depression is also the disorientation of matrescence — the identity upheaval of becoming a parent. Therapy creates space to navigate that with care.

Postpartum Depression Therapist

The fourth trimester nobody talks about

Signs & Symptoms of Postpartum Mental Health

Therapeutic Approaches for Postpartum Mental Health

What to Expect from Postpartum Mental Health Therapy

Free Consult

Stabilisation

Deeper Work

Integration

Common Questions About Postpartum Mental Health Therapy

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