Group Therapy for New Moms
The early months after birth can feel intense in ways no one prepared you for. Sleep is broken. Your body is recovering. Your brain is running hot. Even with a supportive partner or family nearby, mothers can feel isolated, overwhelmed, or unlike themselves.
The Postpartum Den offers weekly clinical group therapy for mothers in Tennessee. Led by licensed perinatal-trained clinicians, they are built for new moms who want weekly support and structure during life with a new baby and tools that make the weeks feel more manageable.
Postpartum Group Therapy Criteria
Our mom groups are for moms who are..
- Feeling down, tearful, flat, or not quite like yourself
- Worry that feels louder at night or when the baby is hard to soothe
- Getting stuck in overthinking, spirals, or second guessing yourself
- Feeling more irritable than usual, with a shorter fuse
- Ruminating on a birth experience that still feels hard to think about
- Having new relationship strains or concerns
- Feeling isolated, overwhelmed, or alone in it
Who our groups are not for
- Moms with daily symptoms that impact day to day functioning
- Moms experiencing psychosis, mania, or severe disconnection from reality.
- Moms recommended for an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Our Difference
The Postpartum Den’s groups are clinical group therapy, different from social mom groups or support groups that are often peer led and non-clinical. Our clinical groups are facilitated by licensed therapists specializing in postpartum mental wellness. Group therapy reduces isolation and adds momentum. You learn strategies in real time, hear what’s working for others, and leave each group with tools to use the same day. The consistent support helps you get unstuck, stay accountable, and make progress between sessions.
What We Work On
Calming worry
and anxious moments with simple tools you can use in real time
Lifting low mood
with small routines that are doable with a baby
Navigating practical stress
of the infant stage: nights, routines, soothing, and settling
Managing overwhelm
and irritability, including what to do when your fuse is short
Strengthening support at home
with boundaries, communication, and clearer asks
Integrative practices
help your body catch up with what you’ve been carrying, like breathwork, grounding, and gentle movement
Specialty Groups
(Offered as Available)
We offer topic specific groups based on demand. Examples include Birth Trauma and NICU Moms. If you’re interested in a specific topic, note it in the Group Interest Form below so we can let you know what specialty groups we’re currently offering.
NICU Moms
Clinical group for mothers with a baby in the NICU or recently discharged. Focus on anxiety, trauma stress, guilt, bonding, and day to day coping, with practical tools you can use immediately.
Birth Trauma Group
Clinician led therapeutic group for mothers impacted by a difficult or traumatic birth. Focus on processing what happened, reducing triggers and intrusive thoughts, and building grounding and regulation skills.
