Perinatal Mental Health Therapy for Pregnancy and Postpartum

Perinatal mental health therapy supports emotional well-being during pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood, especially when experiences feel overwhelming, isolating, or different from what was expected.

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Not everyone who is postpartum experiences a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder (PMAD), but when emotional distress interferes with daily life, support can help.

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What is perinatal mental health therapy?

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Perinatal therapy supports emotional health during pregnancy through the postpartum period, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and adjustment to parenthood.

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While perinatal therapy focuses on supporting parents, sessions may also include infants when appropriate. This allows space to support bonding, co-regulation, and the early parent–child relationship alongside the caregiver’s emotional well-being.

 

Common reasons parents seek perinatal support

 

Parents often reach out for:

• Anxiety during pregnancy or postpartum

• Postpartum depression or mood changes

• Traumatic or medically complicated births

• Difficulty adjusting to parenthood

• Intrusive thoughts or emotional overwhelm

• Pregnancy after loss or a difficult birth

 

How therapy at Find Your Village works:

 

Perinatal therapy is:

• Trauma-informed and nonjudgmental

• Focused on emotional regulation and processing

• Grounded in education and compassion
   

Who this support is for

This service is for pregnant and postpartum parents seeking support during this transition. 

Parents navigating NICU experiences often benefit from specialized NICU Parent Support alongside perinatal therapy.

 

Why early perinatal support helps

Early support can improve emotional well-being, strengthen bonding, and support overall family health. 

Many parents also explore Parent-Child Attachment Therapy as they support bonding and connection with their baby.

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As children grow, some families later seek Early Childhood Therapy for emotional or developmental support.

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Perinatal therapy in Louisville, KY

If you’re unsure whether what you’re experiencing is “normal,” therapy can help you sort through that with care.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Perinatal Mental Health

 

What is perinatal mental health?

 

Perinatal mental health refers to emotional well-being during pregnancy, postpartum, and the early parenting period.

 

Is it normal to feel overwhelmed after having a baby?

 

Yes. Many parents experience emotional changes postpartum. Therapy can help determine whether what you’re feeling is part of the adjustment or something that needs additional support.

 

What are PMADs?

 

Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) include postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD, and trauma-related symptoms that can occur during pregnancy or after birth.

 

Do I need a diagnosis to start therapy?

 

No. You do not need a diagnosis to benefit from perinatal mental health therapy.

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​Not sure if this is the right fit? A brief consultation can help you understand what support may be helpful for your family. Find Your Village Therapy is here to help you. 

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Find Your Village Therapy supports families in Louisville, Kentucky and surrounding areas.