Maternal Mental Health

1 in 7 women will struggle with complicated emotions greater than the baby blues during and after pregnancy. Postpartum mood disorder is the most common complication of childbirth. If pregnancy and motherhood are nothing like you expected you are not alone. With treatment and support your symptoms can be reduced between one and three months without help symptoms can last up to two years.

Areas of struggle may include:
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  • Fertility
  • Traumatic birth
  • Adoption
  • Nursing
  • Loss
  • Trauma
  • Repetitive thoughts
  • Scary Thoughts
  • Attachment
  • Body image
  • Time management
  • Self-Care
  • Relationship struggles

For many reasons this time in a person’s life can be especially hard to seek help. If you or your partner are struggling please reach out and let’s have a conversation about what’s going on.

For an initial phone consultation you can reach Lisa at 773-484-8343.

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Transitioning into parenthood isn’t typically easy under the best of circumstances, however, providing a safe, compassionate atmosphere, and using accurate information, solid resources and support can transform one of the most difficult and confusing times into one of self-awareness and strength. – Lisa Levens, MA, LCPC