Is your transition into motherhood more of a strain than you expected? Do you often find tears welling up in your exhausted eyes? Are you feeling overwhelmed or unable to meet the demands on you? Or maybe you’d like the support of a compassionate expert to guide you through the early days of motherhood? With a little bit of help, you could be there fully for your child, and connect with yourself and your partner on a deeper level.

Everyone talks about the transition to motherhood as a period of joy, but becoming a mother always changes more about our lives than we expect. Counseling is an important means to ensure you receive the support and guidance you need through this intense time. At Barton Creek Counseling, we specialize in therapy for new mothers in Austin, Texas, helping you navigate the complexities of early motherhood and maternal mental health. Whether you’re dealing with general overwhelm, anxiety, or postpartum depression, our compassionate therapists are here to support you on this journey.

When a woman becomes a mom, a rush of changes occurs. These changes include those that directly affect her biology, such as hormonal shifts and a lack of sleep, as well as more social or personal changes, such as relationship shifts and the added pressure of familial, cultural, and societal expectations & commentary. Statistics show that 21.9% of women experience depression in the year after childbirth. One in seven new parents experience postnatal anxiety. Then there are the usual stressors and strains of caring for a new child whose behaviors and requirements need to be learned.

Whether you’re a new mom for the first time, or already have another child or children, each pregnancy, each birthing, and each baby is different. If these sound like you:

• I want to feel more fully connected to my child
• I want new parenthood to bring me and my partner closer
• I think I need to do everything perfectly, but I’m failing
• I wish to thrive in motherhood, but I don’t know if I am
• I would like support and understanding

… Then “new mom” counseling could be for you.

Specialized therapy for new mothers can help you cope with the strains that cause your feelings of overwhelm, as well as enhance this wonderful time of life for you.

Many new mothers experience significant emotional and mental shifts after giving birth. It’s normal to feel exhausted, uncertain, or disconnected during this period of change. Therapy for new mothers addresses a variety of parenthood issues, from smaller needs to major challenges or transitions that you or a partner could be experiencing.

Maternal mental health services at Barton Creek Counseling focus on identifying challenges and providing effective tools to manage them. Through specialized, solution-focused therapies, we’ll help you develop coping strategies and build confidence as you step into this new role. Together, we’ll work toward restoring balance and joy to your daily life.

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Barton Creek Counseling is an independent mental health practice in Austin, TX. We pride ourselves on providing a supportive, judgment-free environment for all clients, but our specialized therapy for new mothers goes beyond that. With this service, we pave the way for new mothers to have an enjoyable beginning to their parenthood journey. Reach out today to schedule your first appointment!