Treatments for Postpartum Mental Health Conditions
Perinatal Therapies
The clinical therapies we use in our perinatal mental health programs and services are selected based on two criteria: Are they proven to work for perinatal women specifically? Will they continue to help moms after they leave our care? Our pragmatic approach is designed to provide mothers with immediate, tangible solutions for ongoing mental wellness so they can redefine their postpartum period and thrive in motherhood. Proven therapies used in our individual, couples and group sessions include:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT helps postpartum moms manage depression by identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors. It can be particularly effective for new mothers who may experience overwhelming feelings of sadness or inadequacy, providing them with strategies to cope with these challenging emotions.
Psychoeducation
Psychoeducation helps new mothers understand their symptoms, treatment options, and what recovery can look like. By offering clear information about postpartum mental health and medication, it reduces fear and shame—making it easier to make informed decisions, and feel more in control during a vulnerable time.
Acceptance + Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACT assists postpartum moms in living in alignment with their values, despite experiencing negative thoughts and feelings. This therapy can be beneficial for new mothers struggling with the identity shift and the new responsibilities of motherhood, helping them to accept and move through difficult emotions while staying committed to actions that are important to their well-being and their baby's.
Cognitive Processing Therapy
This therapy helps postpartum moms learn how to reframe and cope with thoughts about their trauma. It is particularly relevant for those who have experienced a traumatic birth or have past trauma that is impacting their postpartum experience.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
DBT helps postpartum moms by teaching skills in mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. This can be especially helpful for new mothers who may be experiencing intense emotions, helping them to navigate these feelings without becoming overwhelmed and to build stronger relationships with those around them.
Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
IPT is focused on improving interpersonal relationships and resolving problems that contribute to depressive symptoms. For postpartum moms, this can mean addressing issues in their relationships that may have been affected by the transition to motherhood, such as communication with a partner or feelings of isolation.
Integrative Therapies
Alongside evidence-based therapies, we round out care with integrative therapies that addresses the emotional, physical, and nervous system demands of the perinatal season. These aren’t one-size-fits-all add-ons but thoughtfully chosen based on the real-time needs of clients. in our care.
Some weeks call for lactation consulting or grounding techniques while others call for infant bonding or mindfulness tools. The goal is an approach that is aware, present, and adaptive. Just like motherhood.
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