Therapy
Maternal Mental Health
Motherhood is often portrayed as a joyful, natural experience—but the reality can be far more complex.
From fertility challenges to pregnancy, birth, postpartum recovery, and the daily demands of parenting, the journey into motherhood can bring intense physical, emotional, and psychological shifts.
You might find yourself feeling overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted, or unlike yourself—and then feel guilty for feeling that way.
Someone struggling with maternal mental health might find themselves asking:
“Why am I not enjoying this more?”
“Is it normal to feel this alone?”
“I love my child, so why do I feel so low?”
“Will I ever feel like myself again?”
“Am I failing at this?”
Maternal mental health challenges can show up in many ways, including:
Postpartum depression or anxiety
Intrusive or frightening thoughts
Overwhelm or burnout
Changes in sleep, appetite, or mood
Irritability or emotional sensitivity
Struggles with identity, guilt, or shame
Difficulty bonding with your baby
Feeling isolated or unsupported
You are not weak—and you are not alone.
These struggles are more common than most people realize, and they are not a reflection of your love for your child or your worth as a parent.
Therapy offers a supportive space to process your experiences, understand your emotions, and develop tools to care for both yourself and your family. With compassionate, evidence-based support, you can begin to feel more grounded, more connected—and more like you again.
If you’re feeling lost, exhausted, or overwhelmed in motherhood, help is here.
Reach out today and take the first step toward support, healing, and hope.
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Licensed Providers
Hannah K. Howell, PhD, JD, MSCP
[CA PSY17487 / WA PY 61076404]
[PSYPact/APIT 20176]
Alison Bateman, PhD, C-DBT
[CA PSY19916]
Paula Wilbourne, PhD
[HI PSY-1029]
We provide personalized therapy, advanced professional training, and expert consultation, leveraging decades of clinical expertise and research to address complex mental health challenges.
Licensed Provider
Hannah K. Howell, PhD, JD, MSCP [CA PSY17487 / WA PY 61076404] [PSYPact/APIT 20176]
Alison Bateman, PhD [CA PSY19916]
Paula Wilbourne, PhD [HI PSY-1029]
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