Perinatal Therapy in Illinois & Utah

If this season feels heavier than expected, you’re not alone. Pregnancy and early parenthood can bring excitement and hope but it’s often mixed with anxiety, overwhelm, unexpected sadness, or relationship strain. If you’re navigating prenatal anxiety, postpartum depression, birth trauma, intrusive thoughts, or the emotional and identity shifts that come with becoming a parent, you are not alone. I provide specialized perinatal therapy for individuals and couples in Illinois and Utah who want skilled and compassionate support during this transformative season.

The perinatal period includes pregnancy, postpartum, and the first year of parenthood. During this time, rapid hormonal, physical, and relational changes can intensify existing stress or create new emotional challenges. You may feel disconnected from yourself, uncertain in your role, or stretched thin in your relationship. Therapy offers a space to slow down, process what you’re experiencing, and build tools to feel more grounded and confident.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist serving Illinois and Utah, I take an emotion focused-focused approach to help clients regulate anxiety, heal from difficult birth experiences, strengthen communication, and navigate shifting roles and expectations. Whether you are seeking support individually or as a couple, our work will address both your mental health and the relational dynamics that shape your transition into parenthood.

If this season feels heavier than you expected, you don’t have to push through it alone. Perinatal therapy can help you feel more supported, connected, and steady as you move forward.