Perinatal and Postpartum Therapy
Perinatal & Postpartum Therapy
Green Pastures Healing & Recovery
Pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum season are some of the most profound transitions in a woman's life. These experiences can bring deep joy and anticipation—but they can also bring fear, grief, anxiety, identity shifts, hormonal changes, intrusive thoughts, and overwhelming pressure. Many mothers feel guilty for struggling, believing they “should” be happier.
Perinatal and postpartum therapy offers a compassionate, steady space to process the emotional, psychological, relational, and physical complexities of this season. You deserve support, safety, and care—no matter what your motherhood journey looks like.
What Is Perinatal & Postpartum Therapy?
Perinatal and postpartum therapy focuses on supporting women during pregnancy, birth, and the months and years following delivery. This includes both emotional and relational challenges associated with:
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Prenatal anxiety or depression
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Postpartum depression (PPD)
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Postpartum anxiety (PPA)
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Birth trauma
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Pregnancy loss or infertility
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Intrusive thoughts
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Identity changes
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Overwhelm, burnout, or emotional numbness
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Difficulty bonding
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Relationship strain after baby
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NICU experiences
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High expectations and internal pressure
Motherhood does not require perfection—only support, compassion, and connection.
My Clinical Approach
My work with perinatal and postpartum clients is warm, trauma-informed, and deeply respectful of the vulnerability in this season. I integrate emotional support with practical tools, nervous system regulation, and a relational lens to help you feel more grounded and connected.
I understand how hormonal shifts, sleep deprivation, identity changes, and relational stress can impact mental health. I also understand how cultural or faith expectations can intensify guilt, shame, or emotional pressure.
While my approach is faith-integrated, I fully honor the religious or non-religious presentation of every client. Faith is never imposed—only integrated when it is meaningful and supportive to you.
What Therapy Sessions Look Like
Therapy sessions are a safe space to slow down and be honest about what you’re experiencing—without judgment, pressure, or comparison. Sessions may include:
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Understanding the emotional and physiological changes of pregnancy and postpartum
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Processing birth experiences or birth trauma
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Reducing anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and overwhelm
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Managing postpartum depression or emotional numbness
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Rebuilding identity and confidence as a mother
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Strengthening boundaries, rest, and support systems
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Navigating relationship changes with your partner
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Exploring grief, loss, or unmet expectations
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Integrating faith and meaning when desired
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Reconnecting to your body and emotional needs
You do not have to pretend you’re okay here. This is a place where the full truth is welcome.
Who Perinatal & Postpartum Therapy Is For
This therapy is supportive for women navigating:
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Prenatal depression or anxiety
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Postpartum depression (PPD)
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Postpartum anxiety (PPA)
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OCD-like intrusive thoughts
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Birth trauma
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Miscarriage, stillbirth, or infertility grief
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Emotional overwhelm or burnout
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Identity transitions into motherhood
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Relationship stress after baby
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Shame or guilt about emotions or bonding
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Fear of judgment or failure
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Spiritual confusion or pressure in motherhood
Your experience matters. Your emotions matter. You do not have to minimize or hide them.
A Space That Is Both Safe and Empowering
This season is tender, and you deserve a space where you feel seen, supported, and believed. I offer a therapy environment that honors your vulnerability while also empowering you with tools, insight, and emotional grounding. You are not meant to carry this alone.
Session Format
Perinatal and postpartum therapy is offered in individual sessions. Infants are welcome in session when needed—your therapy should support your life, not complicate it.
Getting Started
If pregnancy or postpartum feels heavier than you expected, or if you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected, you are not failing—you are human. Therapy can help you feel more grounded, supported, and understood in this transition.
You may reach out through the contact form or email me directly at:
Audreymalacaracounseling@gmail.com
I strive to respond to all inquiries within 24 hours.
Thank you for considering Green Pastures Healing & Recovery as a place for emotional support, healing, and hope during the perinatal and postpartum season.