Serving Denver, CO &
43 States Online
Compassionate, Evidence-Based Postpartum Therapy for New Parents
Postpartum Therapist in Denver, Colorado
Becoming a parent changes everything. And while it can be one of life's most meaningful transitions, it doesn't always feel the way you expected. You might be experiencing:
Overwhelming worry about your baby's safety
Persistent sadness that won't lift
Scary thoughts or images about your baby’s safety
·Difficulty sleeping because your mind is racing at night
If this sounds familiar, you're not alone, and you don't have to struggle through this on your own. As a postpartum therapist in Denver with specialized training in perinatal mental health and behavioral sleep medicine, I help new mothers and parents navigate the complex emotional, psychological, and physical challenges of the postpartum period. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based therapies. Together, we'll help you feel like yourself again.
What Is Postpartum Therapy?
Postpartum therapy is specialized care designed specifically for the challenges new mothers face after childbirth. A postpartum therapist helps to address the unique intersection of hormonal changes, sleep deprivation, identity shifts, relationship adjustments, and the intense emotional demands of caring for a newborn.
As a postpartum therapist, I provide a safe, judgment-free space where we can work together to:
• Process your experiences and emotions without shame or guilt
• Develop practical coping strategies for managing anxiety, depression, sleep, and intrusive thoughts
• Navigate the identity changes and relationship shifts that come with new parenthood
• Reconnect with yourself and find joy in motherhood again
My training in both perinatal mental health and behavioral sleep medicine means I can help you address the full picture—not just your mood, but also the sleep deprivation that often makes everything harder.
Postpartum Challenges I Help With
Constant worry about your baby's health and safety, racing thoughts you can't quiet, physical tension and restlessness, difficulty relaxing even when your baby is sleeping, endless "what if" scenarios, checking and rechecking on your baby, or panic attacks.
Persistent sadness or emptiness, difficulty feeling connected to your baby, overwhelming feelings of guilt or inadequacy, changes in appetite or energy, crying often (or feeling like you can't cry at all), or thoughts of harming yourself. Postpartum depression is a serious condition, but it's also highly treatable with the right support.
Difficulty falling asleep even when your baby is sleeping, racing mind keeping you awake, anxiety about whether you'll get enough sleep, exhaustion that compounds your mood symptoms, or feeling like you can't "turn off" even when you have the opportunity to rest. Sleep deprivation makes every other postpartum challenge harder—and as a sleep medicine specialist, I can help.
Flashbacks or nightmares about your birth experience, feeling detached or numb, avoiding reminders of the birth, hypervigilance, anger or irritability, difficulty bonding with your baby, or feeling like your birth experience was frightening, overwhelming, or violated your autonomy. Birth trauma can affect anyone, regardless of how the birth appeared to others.
How Postpartum Therapy Works
My approach to postpartum therapy is active, collaborative, and tailored to you. From our first session, we'll work together to understand what you're experiencing, what's contributing to your challenges, and what matters most to you as we move forward.
During sessions, I leave space to process how you’ve been feeling during the week, while also integrating evidence-based therapies including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT). These approaches can help you:
Identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns
Improve your ability to be present-focused
Develop skills for managing difficult emotions
Improve your sleep
Navigate relationship changes and build your support system
Reconnect with your values and what makes life meaningful
You don’t have to do this alone. Meet with a postpartum therapist today.
Mindful Health Psychology provides mindful, compassionate postpartum therapy for people in Denver, Colorado & 43 States online.
Why Work With Me as Your Postpartum Therapist?
Compassion
I understand that the postpartum is a huge time of transition - hormonally, physically, socially, and psychologically. Therapy will be a safe, supportive environment where you can be honest about how you're really feeling, whether that's struggling to bond with your baby, having scary intrusive thoughts, or feeling like you're failing at motherhood. You will always be met with compassion and unconditional positive regard.
Expertise
I have specialized training in reproductive and perinatal mental health. I trained and worked for many years in a reproductive health psychology clinic at a top academic medical center. I’ve also completed training with Postpartum Support International, one of the leading organizations dedicated to providing training in perinatal mental health.
I'm one of the few Diplomates of Behavioral Sleep Medicine in Colorado, meaning I have expertise beyond what most therapists can offer when it comes to addressing sleep issues that compound postpartum struggles.
Evidence-Based Care That Works
You'll receive therapy that's grounded in science and proven to help. I use evidence-based approaches like CBT, ACT, DBT, and IPT, which have strong research support for treating postpartum mood and anxiety disorders. This means you're getting treatment that actually works, not just generic talk therapy.
Flexibility
Finding time for therapy can be a challenge when you have a new baby. That’s why I offer flexible scheduling options, including telehealth sessions, so you can access therapy from the comfort of your home.