Postpartum Therapy: Finding Yourself in Parenthood

*I’m accepting new clients for in-person and telehealth appointments.

Hi! I'm Anna (she/her), a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate and a parent myself. I know how becoming responsible for a little human can change just about everything. You love your child, but sometimes you miss your old life. Between sleepless nights, endless demands, and everyone else's needs, you might barely recognize yourself anymore.

Whether you're feeling anxious, emotionally detached, or simply touched out, it's okay to struggle with parenthood and still love your child deeply.

Finding your footing as a parent

Becoming a parent inevitably changes your body, relationships, priorities, and sense of self. Just when you think you've found your rhythm, your child switches things up on you! You might feel constantly overstimulated, disconnected from yourself, or guilty for wanting time alone. And these challenges don't necessarily disappear as your child gets older.

Yet with so much attention on the little one, the changes you're going through can get overlooked. In a way, you're being born into a new identity, too! Through my experience volunteering with Perinatal Support Washington, I've come to appreciate how important it is to make room for parents' experiences, not just their children's needs.

That's where I come in. I can help you make sense of these changes, process difficult emotions and birth-related experiences, and reconnect with the parts of yourself that matter to you. The goal isn't to become a perfect parent, but to feel whole and fulfilled as your own person, with needs, desires, and an identity that extends beyond parenthood.

Choosing what to pass on

I find that parenthood can bring up memories and feelings about your own childhood. You may catch yourself repeating patterns you swore you'd never repeat, or wondering how to give your child something you didn't receive growing up.

I have a particular interest in helping parents understand how their upbringing influences their parenting today. Drawing from mindfulness, body-based approaches, and practical coping skills, I can help you better understand your reactions and make changes that feel right for you and your family. You don't have to get everything right. You can learn and grow alongside your child.

A little space for you, too

Finding time for yourself isn't always easy, so I offer afternoon and early evening appointments, both in person at our Redmond office and via telehealth throughout Washington State. Here's when I'm available:

Tuesday: 3 - 5pm
Wednesday: 11:30am - 3:30pm (in-person availability)
Thursday: 11:30am - 6:30pm (in-person availability)
Friday: 11:30am - 6:30pm (in-person availability)

Your child deserves care, and so do you. Let's make room for both.