As a therapist who specializes in perinatal mental health and sex/couples therapy, I often witness what happens when romantic love meets sleep deprivation, hormonal changes, and a tiny crying human alarm clock that doesn’t come with a snooze button. In the postpartum period, partners might feel more like cranky roommates than starry-eyed soulmates. If this…
Perinatal Mental Health
The Importance of New Moms Support Groups
All Moms Need Support Whether you are a first time mom, or welcoming additional children to your family, a new moms support group can be a lifeline, providing a validating, warm, and supportive space to share your experience and learn from others in this same stage of life. When we share our joys and challenges…
Therapist Certification in Perinatal Mental Health: An Interview with Marco Renzi, MA, LCSW, PMH-C
We recently featured a Q & A with Marco Renzi, MA, LCSW, PMH-C, an experienced psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, and manager of intake operations at Wildflower Center for Emotional Health, to discuss his deep commitment to supporting individuals and couples as they transition to parenthood. In the video below, Marco expands on the significance of therapist…
Perinatal Mental Health: A Guide for Therapists
As therapists, we are acutely aware of the complex interplay between mental health and life’s transitions. One of the most significant yet often overlooked transitions occurs during the perinatal period—encompassing pregnancy and the first year postpartum. Understanding perinatal mental health is essential for us to support our clients effectively during this transformative time. The Importance…
A Partner’s Guide to Supporting a Successful Perinatal Journey
The transition into parenthood is a profound and transformative experience. The months leading up to bringing baby home are often filled with anticipation, joy, fear, anxiety, and more. And once you welcome that tiny, new family member into your home, those emotions only tend to magnify — understandably so. Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs)…
