Let’s be honest: the traditional "therapy hour" was not designed for a postpartum mom in New York.

Between navigating the stairs of a Bronx walk-up with a stroller, or the 30-minute drive into Ithaca from the outskirts of Groton, the logistics of getting to an office often feel harder than the actual therapy. By the time you pack the diaper bag, find a parking spot, and soothe a crying baby, your "healing hour" is already half over.

At Towner Therapy, I believe your mental health shouldn't depend on your ability to find a babysitter or a parking space. That’s where the benefits of telehealth truly shine.

Before the baby arrived, maybe you and your partner felt like a team.

Sure, you had disagreements from time to time, but you generally felt connected. You knew how to communicate. You enjoyed spending time together.

Then the baby came.

Now you're arguing about dishes, laundry, bedtime routines, who got more sleep, or why you're the only one who seems to know where the extra pacifiers are.

If you've found yourself wondering, "Why are we fighting so much after having a baby?" you're not alone.

In fact, relationship stress is incredibly common during the postpartum period. And while it can feel alarming, it doesn't necessarily mean there's something wrong with your relationship.

More often, it means you're navigating one of the biggest transitions of your lives.

Before becoming a mother, many women imagine they'll be surrounded by support.

Friends will check in.

Family will help.

There will be people to lean on when things get hard.

And sometimes that's true.

But many mothers find themselves sitting in a room with their baby, wondering:

"Why do I feel so alone?"

If you've ever felt isolated, disconnected, or lonely in motherhood, you're far from the only one. In fact, loneliness is one of the most common experiences mothers face—and one of the least talked about.