Postpartum Anxiety (PPA) & Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Most people assume that having “Postpartum” means depression but research shows that 1 in 5 women experience postpartum anxiety.

Postpartum anxiety can look and feel like constant worrying about the baby’s weight or milk consumption. Some women with postpartum anxiety have racing and intrusive thoughts. It can also feel like irritability, flat out rage or an inability to sleep. Some anxiety through the transition into motherhood or bringing home a new baby is normal. However, if the worry, intrusive thoughts and irritability are constant and you are not sleeping, it is time to get help.

All postpartum mood and anxiety disorders are treatable. Emily specializes in working with people experiencing anxiety. She can help you understand what is happening to you, bring immediate relief, treat long standing anxiety and connect you to more resources that will help.

Perinatal Loss

Perinatal loss is a miscarriage, chosen abortion, abortion for medical reasons, still birth or death of an infant after they are born.

Although not often discussed, perinatal loss is a common stop on the journey toward parenthood. Miscarriages alone happen to an estimated 10-20% of women. Some women miscarry before they even realize they are pregnant.

There can be shame and grief around any kind of perinatal loss. If any of this has been your experience, know that this practice supports women and their partners through all experiences related to childbirth and welcomes all perspectives. 

Parents of Young Children

Often, parenting your young children ends up teaching you more about yourself - you have less patience than you expected, it’s more difficult than expected and you remind yourself of the things you didn’t like in your parents.

But this time is fleeting, only one portion of your life. It is also an opportunity for growth, to show up the way you want to and to have a great relationship with your child or children.

Emily helps parents feel more confident about themselves. With experience working with children, parent coaching and being a mother to twins, she can relate to all parents’ stories. She specializes in working with parents to decrease anxiety, feelings of overwhelm and increase their sense of confidence and ability to remain calm when your child pushes your buttons. Emily also help parents with how to communicate and set better boundaries with children.