Maternal Mental Health and Finding Peace
Motherhood brings more joy—and struggle—than you could have ever expected.
From the tears of joy holding your baby for the first time to the crushing waves of anxiety, self-doubt, or identity transformation, motherhood brings more emotions than you thought your mind, body, and spirit could ever hold.
Bottle vs breastfed? To pump or not? Stay at home or return to work? Baby-led weaning or puree-fed? Cry it out or cosleep? The choices are endless and there’s always someone offering their “helpful advice.”
At Discover Peace Within, we understand the complex pressures of being a new, new-again, or seasoned mom. That’s why we provide holistic, compassionate support as you navigate this transition and identity transformation.
Maternal mental health refers to the emotional, social, spiritual, and mental wellness of mothers and birthing parents during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Motherhood is a major life transition that affects not just your body, but your mind, emotions, relationships, career, and even your sense of who you are.
It’s common for you to experience maternal mental health challenges during or after pregnancy, including postpartum depression (PPD), postpartum anxiety (PPA), postpartum OCD, and parenting anxiety.
In addition to the day-to-day overwhelm, maternal mental health struggles can have long-lasting effects on you, your baby, your relationships, and your loved ones. This feeling can make it hard to reach out for support or even know what you need.
However, we invite you to reach out for care as soon as you have a concern. We’re here to help you start to feel like yourself again, connect with your baby, and connect with your innate maternal wisdom.
Let’s be real: there’s no such thing as “bouncing back,” despite what beauty culture tells us. This transition is about uncovering a new part of yourself and shaping a new version of your life as you step into motherhood.
Prioritizing Maternal Mental Health
Perinatal & Women’s Mental Health Counseling
At Discover Peace Within, we offer specialized perinatal and women’s mental health counseling to address the many challenges moms face.
Our therapists are trained in understanding the highs and lows of motherhood, including:
Postpartum depression and anxiety
Postpartum OCD
Birth trauma
Pregnancy loss
Pregnancy after infertility
Loss of identity
Relationship changes
Changes in body image
Premature Birth/NICU experiences
Boundary Setting with Family
“Mom Guilt”
Comparison with social media influences and other parents
Whether you’re navigating sleepless nights with your new baby, reparenting your inner child while caring for your little one, or reclaiming your body after birth trauma, we’re here to offer compassionate support and expert guidance.
Postpartum depression and anxiety are among the most common maternal mental health concerns, but they often go unrecognized. These feelings aren’t a reflection of your love for your child. They’re signs that you deserve specialized support and care.
You may benefit from maternal mental health counseling if you’re experiencing:
Signs and Symptoms of Postpartum Depression
Sadness & Mood Swings
Overwhelming sadness, irritability, or mood swings with no clear reason
Intrusive Thoughts
Intense fear/intrusive thoughts of bad things happening to you or your baby, or that you might harm them
Loss of Interest
Losing interest in things that once brought you joy
Disconnected from Baby
Difficulty bonding or feeling emotionally detached from your newborn or other relationships
Sleep Issues
Trouble sleeping or excessive fatigue, even when your baby is calm or resting
Feeling Inadequate
Constantly feeling like you're not doing enough or a “bad mom”
Maternal Mental Health Counseling with Moms in Mind
It can be hard to ask for help. As a new parent, you feel even more vulnerable to feeling like a failure. You find yourself asking, “What’s wrong with me?” or “Am I enough?”
Even if you aren’t entirely sure what you need yet, we applaud you for reaching out. With advanced training in maternal mental health and personal experience, we get it! You won’t have to explain to us why motherhood feels so damn hard.
We’re ready to meet you where you are and walk alongside you in your motherhood journey.
Your needs are just as important as your baby’s.
How To Get Started With Maternal Mental Health Counseling
Schedule a free 15-20 minute virtual consultation to determine if we're a good fit and discuss whether holistic, maternal mental health counseling best suits your needs as a new mom, new-again mom, or a seasoned mama. We offer virtual sessions to make it easy for you to access counseling during naptime, if the baby is fussy, or childcare falls through.
How It Works
STEP ONE
STEP TWO
Before your first session, you'll complete an intake questionnaire, giving us time to get to know about you and your maternal mental health goals. You can review our policies and bring any questions to your appointment.
STEP THREE
During your first session, we will answer questions and determine the best frequency. We will prioritize building a safe, trusting relationship as we get to know more about you and the highs and lows of being a new, new-again, or seasoned mama.
How Discover Peace Within Can Provide Help with Maternal Mental Health
We know that you have options when it comes to choosing a maternal mental health specialist. Discover Peace Within provides a comprehensive approach:
Holistic
Care
We don’t just focus on your symptoms; we aim to help you achieve peace and well-being as you step into motherhood. We consider your mind, body, and spiritual well-being.
No Mom Shaming
The world is hard on moms – giving you unrealistic expectations and harsh judgment. You can trust we have walked in your shoes and bring unwavering compassion to your experience.
Specialized Expertise
In addition to being experts in maternal mental health, we bring in additional training and specialization around trauma, parenthood, relationships, identity, grief & loss, somatic healing, yoga therapy, and more.
Did you know that EMDR can be really helpful for those tough moments that come with motherhood–or even to process birth trauma?
A lot of new moms turn to EMDR to work through things like postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, birth trauma, intrusive thoughts, or just the overwhelming emotions that come with having a baby.
EMDR helps process the emotional weight of childbirth, the pressure of being a mom, and any trauma or stress that might emerge during postpartum. It’s a holistic, effective way to help you feel more like yourself again.
EMDR Therapy for Maternal Mental Health & Birth Trauma
Navigate Motherhood with Confidence and Peace
When you stepped into motherhood, you entered the unknown–full of joys and challenges you never saw coming.
The mental and emotional load that moms carry today is greater than ever. We are meant to raise our children in a village, but barriers to community are immense. Not to mention the noise from all the mom-fluencers, “experts,” or family members that have an opinion about how to parent your child.
Becoming a parent can bring up unresolved grief, anxiety, or trauma—but it can also be a time of profound transformation and power.
At Discover Peace Within, we’re here to help you reclaim your sense of peace, find balance, and embrace your new life as a mom.
Ready to step into motherhood with care and support?
You don’t have to navigate this journey alone. We’re here to support you and help you build your village, together.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation and explore how maternal mental health counseling can support you in navigating this beautiful and challenging time.