Located in Cary, NC. I provide Online Psychotherapy for Postpartum Depression and Anxiety in 42 + US States & Throughout NC, including Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Charlotte, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, Asheville, and Wilmington.
Stronger Relationships
Learn how to strengthen and protect your relationships so you can give from a place of strength—not burnout.
Emotional Clarity
Sort through the noise in your mind so you can think more clearly and feel more grounded.
A Sense of Self Again
Reconnect with the parts of you that got lost in motherhood so you feel whole, not just needed (and strung out).
I see you, and I promise—you’re not alone in this.
So many moms carry these same feelings, even if no one talks about them. Things can get better, and therapy can help you get there.
You’ve done the incredible work of bringing a new life into the world, but now that baby’s here, everything feels heavier than you expected. Instead of joy, you’re met with fear, sadness, and a deep sense of guilt for not feeling how you thought you would.
Some days, you wonder if becoming a mom was the right choice. You love your baby deeply, but the constant worry, the emotional ups and downs, the bone-deep fatigue—it’s enough to make you question if you’ll ever feel like yourself again.
You miss who you were before all of this. You crave space to think, breathe, or even just take care of your own needs—but that time never seems to come.
Your relationship feels distant. Sex is the last thing on your mind. What you really want is sleep and maybe just a moment of quiet.
The never-ending tasks pile up, and asking for help feels like you’re not good enough. You’ve always held it all together—what would people think if they saw how much you’re struggling?
Family support isn’t what you hoped for, or maybe it’s complicated by old wounds. Either way, you feel cut off, ashamed, and unsure who you can turn to. Maybe your own childhood didn’t show you the kind of parenting you want to give. If you have experienced childhood trauma, neglect, or even just a crappy childhood, see my childhood trauma page.
This doesn’t feel like you. It feels like anxiety, like something bigger than exhaustion or “just baby blues.” For more information about therapy for anxiety, see my anxiety page.
And if this isn’t your first child, the pressure feels even heavier. You wanted this time to feel different—but instead you’re stretched thin, worried your older child feels left behind, and afraid you’re falling short for everyone.
If you feel like there are losses weighing on you, you’re not alone—many new moms feel like this and feel guilt about it, but it is real and normal to have these feelings. Visit my page on Grief and Loss. Many beautiful new parts are coming into your life, but right now you likely noticing the losses.
If you’re also a mom with ADHD, I offer support tailored to you. Learn more on my page, Moms with ADHD.
This isn’t weakness. This isn’t something to brush off. And you don’t have to face it by yourself. There’s real help available—and it starts with psychotherapy for postpartum depression and anxiety in Charlotte, NC.
Do your thoughts go something like this?
I’m scared to open up to my partner. What if they don’t understand? They’ve always seen me as strong—what if sharing how I really feel changes the way they see me? What if they think I’m not a good mom?
There are moments when my thoughts feel overwhelming, even scary—and I can’t help but wonder what people would think if they knew. Other moms look like they’re doing fine, smiling, thriving… so why do I feel like I’m just barely getting through each day?
Lately, my partner and I keep clashing. We argue more, and the closeness we had feels like it’s slipping away. I know I’m short-tempered, but I can’t always stop myself. Everything just feels too heavy.
I’m dreading the idea of going back to work. How am I supposed to function when I’m already running on empty?
I thought staying home would be what I wanted, but now I’m not so sure. Does that make me a bad mom?
I don’t want to breastfeed—but I’m afraid of what people will think. I’m afraid they’ll see me as selfish or not committed. It feels like I’m already failing at something that’s supposed to come naturally.
If I were really meant for this, wouldn’t I just know what to do? Wouldn’t this feel easier? And what if these heavy feelings I’m carrying somehow hurt my baby?
Good Therapy gives you the Skills and Support You Need to Enjoy Your New Baby and your new Life.
For more than 25 years, I’ve walked alongside moms as they navigate the emotional ups and downs of postpartum life. As a certified perinatal mental health specialist through Postpartum Support International, my focus is helping women move from overwhelm and self-doubt to feeling grounded, confident, and more at peace in their role as a mother.
“I believe that being a mother is both the hardest and most rewarding job in the world. No one should have to navigate the challenges of postpartum depression and anxiety alone—you deserve support, understanding, and the tools to find joy in motherhood.”
How It Works – No Matter Where You’re Starting
Whether it’s your first time in therapy or you’ve been before, I make the process easy and comfortable so you can start feeling better, fast.
1. Schedule Your Free Consultation
Take the first step toward healing by booking a free consultation. Help is just a very safe conversation away.
2. Begin Your Personalized Healing Journey
Through expert-guided sessions, you’ll gain emotional support, coping strategies, and a safe space to heal. You’ll feel seen, heard, and supported as you build confidence and resilience.
3. Rediscover Emotional Resilience and Confidence
With the right tools and support, you’ll manage anxiety, reduce self-doubt, and reconnect with yourself and your family. You’ll feel more present, emotionally stable, and in control of your motherhood journey.
Why Choose My Postpartum Depression Therapy in Charlotte?
Step Into the Motherhood You Envisioned – with Calm, Confidence, and Connection
In therapy, you’ll learn how to ask for help without guilt and rebuild the connection with your partner that may feel lost right now. Together, we’ll work on helping you regain the energy and motivation to do the things that make you feel more like you again.
You’ll start building the confidence to reach out, connect with other moms, and share your experience without fear or shame. We’ll also explore ways to handle tough moments—whether it’s setting boundaries with family or working through old patterns that are resurfacing. You’ll begin to trust that you can handle these challenges—and do it without feeling drained or defeated.
Picture waking up with a calm mind and steady heart. The worry that once controlled your thoughts begins to quiet, and when hard things come up, you’ll have real tools to face them with strength and clarity.
You’ll learn how to ride the emotional waves of motherhood without being pulled under. No more pretending. No more isolation. Just a safe space where you’re fully seen, heard, and supported.
As you grow through this process, you’ll start to feel more rooted in who you are. Your relationships will feel stronger. And more than anything—you’ll believe, deep down, that you are enough for your baby, your family, and yourself.
Therapy Specialties
Therapy for Overwhelmed Moms Managing ADHD: You Can Find Balance and Peace
Healing for Moms Who Grew Up In a Dysfunctional Family
Support and Healing for Grief and Loss in All Stages of Motherhood
Find Calm: Therapy for Moms Struggling with Anxiety
Journey to Motherhood: Unexpected Challenges with pregnancy, infertility, and Miscarriage
New Moms: Postpartum Depression and postpartum Anxiety
The Middle Years: Parenting, Depression, and Preventing Burnout
Seasoned Mothers: Empty Nests and Parent-Child Relationships
Frequently Asked Questions
About PsychoTherapy for Postpartum Depression and anxiety
I don't Have time. How can I make time for Therapy on top of everything else?
Therapy is designed to fit into your life, not add to your stress. A little time now can save you from months or years of struggling alone. You can do online therapy so you are only spending one hour of your time on therapy, no time driving or preparing to go.
I am afraid of being judged for these feelings. How can I tell a stranger how I am feeling?
Motherhood is hard, and struggling does not make you a bad mom. You deserve support, just like anyone facing a difficult transition. After seeing hundreds of moms, you are unlikely to be feeling anything I haven't heard before. Even if you are, I experienced postpartum depression myself, and I would never judge a mom for how she is feeling. Remember, feelings are just feelings. Their job is to let us kow when we need to do something. If your feelings are making you uncomfortable, they are asking you to get help.
I am worried about what Others with think. What if others think I must be a bad mom?
Your feelings are valid, but anyone who thinks like this is judgemental and behind the times! Therapy can also help navigate difficult conversations with loved ones. It’s about supporting you, not changing you.
How long will it take to feel better? How quickly can I expect results?
I have found mothers start feeling better right away. Often it is a relief to tell someone who understands what you are going through and start to make small changes that really make a big difference. Some mothers may start medication either through their OB/GYN or a Psychiatrist. This often “ jump starts” the healing process; however, whether you take medication or not is up to you. I never push a mother to take psychiatric medication unless they are severely depressed, have symptoms of psychosis and/or are suicidal or homicidal. Therapy, however, is essential for feeling better whether or not a new mother decides to take psychiatric medication. I see my job as “mothering the new mother.” Initially, many mothers need help with the basics of getting enough sleep, eating healthy (or just taking the time to focus on eating ), getting moving again both physically and socially, and growing the confidence to engage in a new life with an unpredictable baby.