Coping Tools for Fertility, Prenatal & Postpartum Anxiety
As a psychotherapist specializing in perinatal and maternal mental health, one of the most common reasons women come to me is for help managing anxiety around uncertainty. Sometimes it's [...]
Considering Mental Health Medication Use During Your Perinatal Journey
The perinatal period is often a time when women feel more acutely aware of how the health of their body impacts the health of their baby. This can mean [...]
Welcome to TogetherWell
It is with so much joy and excitement that I can welcome you to TogetherWell! Periods of life transition and adjustment are often made worse by the loneliness that we [...]
Preparing for Seasonal Depression in the Time of COVID
As the summer winds down to an end and school & work resume, many of us are struggling with the chronic fatigue and stress that operating in a COVID-19 world [...]
Tips for Hiring In-Person Childcare During the COVID Pandemic
Whether you have an infant, toddler or a school aged child(ren), the thought of heading into the fall can be daunting. Managing the stress of working, virtual school, and infant [...]
Coping With Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
After the birth of their babies, at least 1 in 7 women (likely even a larger number than that, because it often goes unrecognized and unreported) experience postpartum depression and/or [...]
Tips for New Mothers During COVID-19 Pandemic
The experience of pregnancy and the postpartum period can feel overwhelming and isolating, even in the best circumstances. Pregnant and postpartum moms are now even more likely to experience mental [...]
Maternal Mental Health and Managing Unsolicited Advice
Regardless of where you are in your reproductive journey, you have likely already experienced unsolicited, and sometimes intrusive, advice and questions. Sometimes these are from well-meaning family members or friends, [...]
Balancing the Holidays & Infertility
The holidays can be an extremely difficult time for those experiencing infertility. Holiday gatherings can cause anxiety, sadness, and even jealousy–it’s hard to see women who are pregnant or a [...]
Good Grief: Coping with Loss During the Holiday Season
The past or anticipated death of someone we love can be especially difficult during the holiday season, a time when many people around us are celebrating with close family and [...]
Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders: What to Look for and What You Can Do
Given all the changes that come with pregnancy and parenthood, you might be wondering if the emotional and physical differences you are feeling are cause for concern. While adjustments, including [...]