Perinatal and Postpartum Therapy in New York, Online
Support for the emotional side of pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.
Pregnancy and new parenthood can bring joy, and they can also bring worry, sadness, and thoughts that scare you. None of that means you're doing it wrong. At Zalta Mental Health Counseling, our licensed clinicians help adults and teens through pregnancy, loss, and the postpartum period, in secure video sessions from home anywhere in New York State.
Perinatal and postpartum struggles can look like
Perinatal and postpartum struggles show up differently for everyone. Common patterns include: Persistent sadness, tearfulness, or feeling numb after birth
Constant worry about the baby's health or safety
Intrusive thoughts or images that feel frightening or out of character
Panic, irritability, or feeling overwhelmed
Trouble sleeping even when the baby sleeps
Guilt, shame, or feeling disconnected from your baby
Grief after a miscarriage, loss, or a difficult birth
Strain on your relationship or your sense of who you are
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
We look at the thoughts that keep anxiety and low mood going and build more balanced ways of seeing yourself and this new stage of life.
ERP for perinatal OCD
Intrusive thoughts about harm coming to your baby are common, and they don't mean you'd act on them. We use exposure and response prevention to help you stop the cycle of checking and reassurance-seeking.
Supportive and skills-based work
A steady place to talk through the changes, with practical tools for stress, sleep, and relationships, at a pace that fits a busy life.
The goal isn't to be a perfect parent. It's to feel like yourself again while you care for your baby.
If you're in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline) or the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-852-6262, available 24/7. In an emergency, go to your nearest emergency room.
How we treat Perinatal and Postpartum struggles
Getting Started
We see adults and teens online anywhere in New York State, with early morning, evening, and weekend appointments. We're in-network with most major insurance plans, and lower-cost sessions are available through our associate clinicians. See full rates and insurance details here.