88% of new moms say they’re unprepared for the postpartum period. You’re not alone.

Maybe you’ve been told this should be the happiest time of your life—but it doesn’t feel that way. You might find yourself crying for no reason, or feeling angry and disconnected from everyone around you. You might love your baby, but still feel like you’ve lost a part of yourself in the process.

Some days feel like a fog you can’t get out of. Tasks that used to be simple now feel overwhelming. You may feel ashamed for struggling, guilty for not feeling more grateful, or confused about why this feels so hard.

You’re not failing. You’re not a bad mom. You’re not alone.

Postpartum depression, anxiety, and mood disorders affect so many parents—and they’re rarely talked about in the way they should be. What you're feeling is real. And you deserve real support.

Even if it doesn’t feel possible right now, healing is. You can feel connected to your life, your baby, and most importantly—yourself. We’re here to help you get there.

Healing Starts with Believing That You Deserve More (and I Promise You Do)

Imagine waking up and feeling like yourself again—not the version of you that’s just barely getting through, but the version that feels grounded, capable, and emotionally present.

Imagine laughing with your baby and actually enjoying it. Making plans without the mental gymnastics. Asking for help without guilt. Being able to trust your instincts and feel proud of the parent you are.

That version of life isn’t out of reach. Postpartum therapy is about rediscovering joy, connection, and confidence. You deserve to move through this season feeling supported and strong.

When Was the Last Time Someone Asked How You’re Doing?

There’s no shortage of decisions to make as a new parent:
What diapers should you use? Is a sleep sack actually worth it? Which bottle brand will your baby tolerate? What’s “allowed” while breastfeeding? The internet has a thousand answers for how to care for your baby—but almost nothing about how to care for yourself.

What often gets left out of the postpartum conversation is you.

Your body, your mind, your identity—everything is shifting. And somewhere between the late-night feedings, endless Google searches, and trying to keep it all together, the real question becomes:

How are you doing?

Maybe you're functioning on autopilot. Maybe you're holding it together for everyone else while quietly unraveling inside. Maybe no one has asked, or maybe you don't even know how to answer anymore.

At Stillwater Therapy, we make space for the version of you that exists beyond the diaper changes and baby milestones. The version that’s overwhelmed, uncertain, grieving her old life—or just desperately needing a moment to breathe.

We care about your baby, of course—but we care deeply about you, too. Because when you're supported, nurtured, and seen, healing becomes possible—for both of you.

What Postpartum Therapy Actually Looks Like

Postpartum therapy isn’t just about venting or being told to "get more sleep." It’s about making space for your whole experience—grief, joy, fear, resentment, love, and everything in between. You don’t have to live like this, and it’s not bad that you are. It doesn’t mean you’re a bad mom, you just need a little extra help. If you can ask for help, we can do the rest. You have a teammate now, someone who is truly on your side, just your baby’s.

Here’s what therapy looks like at Stillwater:

Space to Be Honest Without Judgment – Whether you’re feeling angry, resentful, numb, or overwhelmed, this is a place where you can say the hard stuff. We hold space for all of it. No filters, no shame—just real conversations that honor your truth.
Support for Your Identity Shift – Becoming a parent changes everything—your routines, your relationships, your sense of self. We help you make sense of who you are now and who you’re becoming. It's not about getting back to who you were, but discovering who you are now, with compassion.
Emotional Regulation Tools That Actually Work – Together, we’ll practice real-life skills for navigating emotional overwhelm, managing intrusive thoughts, and calming the storm inside your mind. You’ll walk away with tools that are simple, sustainable, and can meet you in the chaos.
A Plan You Can Follow – You won’t leave therapy wondering “what now?” We’ll create a clear, actionable plan that meets you where you are and helps you move toward where you want to be. You'll know what to expect, and feel supported every step of the way.
Processing Big Feelings Around Your Birth Experience – Whether your birth went nothing like you planned, or you’re grappling with grief or trauma, we make space for your story and help you move through it with care. Your experience matters, and healing starts when it’s witnessed with compassion.
Learning to Trust Yourself Again – Therapy can help you reconnect with your instincts and rebuild confidence in your decisions, your parenting, and your identity. We’ll help you quiet the noise and reconnect with that wise voice inside you that’s always been there.

We pull from evidence-based tools like mindfulness, narrative processing, inner child work, and trauma-informed support—but most importantly, we tailor our approach to you.

The Many Faces of Postpartum Struggle

There’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to postpartum mental health. Your experience is valid—even if it doesn’t match the books or the blogs. We help with:

Postpartum Depression – You might feel numb, withdrawn, or hopeless. Things that once brought joy feel empty. It’s not just the "baby blues"—and you don’t have to keep pretending you’re okay.
Postpartum Anxiety – Constant worry, racing thoughts, and the sense that something bad is always about to happen. Therapy can help you feel safe in your own mind again.
Intrusive Thoughts – Unwanted, distressing thoughts can feel terrifying—but they are more common than you think. We help you understand them, reduce their power, and regain peace.
Birth Trauma – If your birth experience was frightening, disempowering, or not what you expected, we create space for you to process what happened and heal.
Identity Loss – If you feel like you’ve lost yourself in motherhood, therapy helps you reconnect with your values, your passions, and the parts of you that still exist beyond the role of "mom."
Relationship Struggles – Parenthood shifts partnerships. We support you in navigating changes in intimacy, communication, and connection.

Whatever you’re facing, your pain is valid—and healing is possible.

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You Don’t Have to Stay in Survival Mode

Waking up every day just trying to “get through it” isn’t how it’s supposed to be. Maybe you're going through the motions—feeding, changing, cleaning, surviving—but it feels like you’re watching your own life from the outside. The world might see a functioning parent, but inside, you feel like you’re unraveling

Imagine waking up and feeling like yourself again—not the version of you that’s just barely getting through, but the version that feels grounded, capable, and emotionally present. Imagine laughing with your baby and actually enjoying it. Making plans without the mental gymnastics. Asking for help without guilt. Being able to trust your instincts and feel proud of the parent you are.

That version of life isn’t out of reach. Postpartum therapy is about rediscovering joy, connection, and confidence. You deserve to move through this season feeling supported and strong. Postpartum therapy is a chance to pause, take a breath, and finally exhale. It’s a place where you don’t have to hold it all together. A place where you’re not just a caregiver, but a full human being with needs, fears, and feelings that matter.

Picture a version of your life where you feel lighter—where joy doesn’t feel like something you're faking for everyone else. Where the mental fog starts to lift, and laughter isn’t followed by guilt. Where you're able to have a moment to yourself without spiraling into shame. Where you can look in the mirror and recognize yourself again.

Therapy won’t magically fix everything overnight. But with the right support, healing becomes not only possible, but sustainable. You can build a new normal—one that feels nourishing instead of draining. You don’t have to keep white-knuckling your way through. There is another way. And you don’t have to walk it alone.

You Don’t Have to Do This Alone

Whether you're feeling lost in the fog, overwhelmed by expectations, or just not like yourself—there’s help. There’s hope. And there’s a way forward that doesn’t require you to keep holding it all together on your own.

Therapy at Stillwater is a place to exhale, to feel understood, and to start finding your way back to you. We’re here when you’re ready.

Source: Moms Feel Unprepared for and Unsupported During Postpartum – Lansinoh

Compassionate Support during Pregnancy and Postpartum