therapy for postpartum depression, anxiety, & ocd in kansas & missouri
You thought you'd feel joy, or at least a quiet contentment. Instead, you feel like you're unraveling.
Maybe you’re the non-birthing parent & you’re grieving your old life but still trying to bond with a new tiny human. Suddenly, every identity you’ve ever held is being melted down & reformed — whether you wanted that or not.
It doesn't matter if it's your first child or your fourth postpartum experience. The return of long-forgotten trauma may be appearing, or a swirl of anxiety that won't quiet down, or a deep depression that feels like quicksand (that you never experienced with your other kids).
you may be hesitant to schedule therapy because:
What if they don’t understand how relentless the thoughts are — how they feel like warnings & not worries?
What if they overlook what your body’s been through — the blood pressure checks, the incisions, the iron infusions, the fear you’re not producing enough?
What if they won’t let you plan every move of an outing to avid a panic spiral?
But you're not alone in wondering this.
- Checking the baby’s breathing every 4 minutes even when they’re sleeping on your chest
- Avoiding sharp objects or stairs because of terrifying thoughts you didn’t invite
- Feeling like a stranger in your own body after birth or surgery
- Using wine, weed, or whatever helps you feel something (or nothing) just to get through the day
- Smiling at pediatrician visits while silently counting the hours until bedtime
- Jumping between unstoppable energy and crashing exhaustion, wondering which version of you will show up tomorrow
- Googling symptoms at 1 a.m. to make sure it’s not just you
- Wanting to run away from life, or simply not exist anymore
- Craving space from your baby and feeling crushed by guilt for needing it
trust us: some of these moments suck.
& that's okay! it doesn't mean anything is wrong with you.
& still — the world keeps spinning.
You’re expected to post cute photos, answer texts, make appointments, feed yourself, feed your baby, & respond kindly when someone says “Enjoy every moment!” (as if that’s even possible).
- your birth story may still echo in
- your body intimacy may feel confusing or unreachable
- your mental load is so full you forget what you need
- “touched out” is a real thing (& you don’t have to explain it to us)
- you feel guilt about going back to work or staying home.
- A space where you’re not “just hormonal”
- Tools to navigate identity shifts no one warned you about
- The room to name the anger, confusion, or grief that can come with birth and bonding
- A place to say, “I didn’t give birth, but this still changed everything for me”
- Language for the grief, guilt, or identity shifts that came with feeding struggles & NICU stays
- Strategies that actually work when sleep is scarce & everything feels like too much
- Nonjudgmental support if you’re using substances to cope, even if you swore you wouldn’t
- A place to talk about suicidal thoughts without someone panicking or labeling you an unfit parent
- Support for when you feel touched out, needed constantly, & deeply alone
- Help untangling postpartum OCD or intrusive thoughts you’ve been too afraid to name
therapy for new parents & therapy for postpartum depression & anxiety gives you:
Let's get you connected with someone who truly gets it.
We’re committed to making therapy for new parents accessible. All of our sessions are held virtually to reduce barriers like transportation, childcare, finances, location, & mobility needs. If there’s anything we can do to better support your access to care (communication preferences, tech accommodations, website adjustments, etc), please let us know at admin@holdingnewtherapy.com.