The postpartum period can bring significant emotional, physical and relationship changes. Even when a new baby is deeply loved, a parent may experience anxiety, sadness, anger, guilt, intrusive thoughts or a sense of losing themselves.
You may be looking for postpartum mental-health support if you are experiencing:
• Postpartum anxiety or constant worrying
• Postpartum depression, sadness or numbness
• Frightening or unwanted intrusive thoughts
• Irritability, anger or feeling touched out • Difficulty sleeping even when the baby sleeps
• Guilt or feeling like you are not a good parent
• Difficulty bonding with your baby
• Birth trauma or a frightening delivery
• Grief following pregnancy or infant loss
• Relationship conflict after becoming parents
• Feeling isolated, overwhelmed or unlike yourself
• Anxiety about returning to work
• Loss of identity outside of parenting
Our therapists provide a compassionate space where you can speak honestly without being judged. Therapy may help you understand postpartum emotions, manage anxiety and intrusive thoughts, process birth trauma, strengthen coping skills and communicate your needs more effectively.
Treatment may incorporate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, trauma-informed care, emotional-regulation strategies and practical support tailored to the realities of early parenthood.
Untwist offers postpartum therapy in person in Midland and virtually across Ontario. Virtual appointments can make support more accessible when leaving home with a baby is difficult. Your workplace, partner’s plan or extended-health benefits may cover therapy with an eligible regulated clinician. Coverage depends on the plan and clinician’s designation. Receipts are provided for reimbursement.
If you believe you or your baby may be in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. You can also call or text 988 for immediate crisis support.
Individual Session Fee: $175/50 minute
In-Person in Midland or Virtually across Ontario. Evening availability.
