Therapy for PMADs

Therapy for Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders

From the moment you start pre-conception planning…to pregnancy…to postpartum…and to parenthood - many people experience anxiety and mood disorders during this sensitive time.

At least 1 in 5 new parents experience PMADs.

If this is you, the good news is that anxiety, depression, PTSD, & OCD during the perinatal time period are not your fault, they are treatable,

and with the right support, you will feel better.

mother and baby

Q: How do I know if I need perinatal therapy?

Some ups and downs are normal, but if you are feeling distress during or after pregnancy, consider therapy if you are:

  • dealing with depression or low mood during pregnancy or postpartum

  • processing a challenging or painful birth (even if your baby is ok!)

  • experiencing an increase in anxiety or worry

  • struggling to find yourself as a new parent

  • having difficulty regulating your emotions

  • Feeling “mom rage”

  • Pain, deep sadness or rage while breastfeeding (D-MER)

  • new relationship challenges including invisible labor, desire discrepancy, or something else

  • needing support with the stress and overwhelm that can come during this time

Perinatal Therapy at The Centered Space can treat the emotional and relational challenges that often arise during pregnancy and postpartum.

Perinatal therapy can help with:

  • Managing anxiety and depression during pregnancy and after childbirth

  • Birth trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

  • Navigating relationship changes and family dynamics

  • Coping with grief or loss related to pregnancy

  • Supporting maternal mental health and self-care practices

  • Adjusting to the physical and emotional changes of motherhood

  • Developing strategies for bonding with your baby

  • Finding balance and identity in the transition to parenthood (Matrescence)

  • Feeling isolated and overwhelmed

  • Processing and healing from birth trauma

Get started now with perinatal therapy!

Q: How can I get help for my perinatal anxiety, OCD, depression or trauma?

We are here to help you! We provide therapy for perinatal anxiety and depression in New York and Florida. Our team of psychologists at The Centered Space are experts in the assessment and treatment of perinatal anxiety, depression and birth trauma.

Q: What treatment options are available for perinatal mental health? What treatment is available for perinatal anxiety and depression?

Our Services

  • Therapy with one of our perinatal expert psychologists consists of weekly or twice-weekly holistic, integrative therapy. We may also recommend and collaborate with other services such as pelvic floor PT, acupuncture, psychiatry as needed.

    We integrate dynamic and behavioral therapies including relational, CBT, DBT, IFS, ACT, EMDR and other techniques that best fit your needs.

  • Couples therapy is a great way to assess and treat challenges and symptoms that affect your relationship.

    When it comes to perinatal mental health, having both partners available to talk, learn, and come up with solutions can offer breakthroughs and support from another angle.

  • Dr. Cox consults on perinatal psychotherapy cases on a limited basis.

    Contact us for more information.

  • We offer group therapy for pregnancy and postpartum issues.

    Centered Pregnancy Group: Support for Pregnancy Anxiety & Stress

    Centered Postpartum Group: Support for Postpartum Anxiety and Depression

  • We now offer The Checkup, a bespoke consultation service for those looking for one on one support for pregnancy and postpartum issues from perinatal mental health specialists in a more time-limited manner.

    The Checkup consists of an assessment period, where we will work on creating a roadmap for identifying your goals, offering additional services, and connecting you with our substantial postpartum resources.