Therapy for Postpartum Anxiety
Online Therapy Across New York for moms experiencing racing thoughts, intrusive worries, constant Googling, and feeling like they can never fully relax after having a baby.
“Being a new mom comes with a million worries, but if that 'on edge' feeling never quits, that's postnatal anxiety. It's real, and you don't have to white-knuckle it alone.”
– Kait Towner, LMHC, CCPT, PMH-C
What Does Postpartum Anxiety Actually Feel Like?
Constantly checking on your baby
Googling symptoms late at night
Feeling unable to relax even when your baby is sleeping
Racing thoughts that won't slow down
Feeling like something bad might happen at any moment
Intrusive thoughts that scare you
Feeling less consumed by worry
Sleeping without replaying worst-case scenarios
Trusting yourself more as a mother
Feeling present with your baby
Spending less time Googling and more time living
What Healing Can Look Like
Why Does Postpartum Anxiety Happen?
If you're struggling with postpartum anxiety, there is nothing wrong with you.
Many mothers assume they should be able to "just stop worrying," but postpartum anxiety is often much more complex than that.
Between hormonal changes, sleep deprivation, the enormous responsibility of caring for a baby, and the life-changing transition into motherhood, your nervous system may begin operating on high alert.
For some mothers, postpartum anxiety may also be connected to perfectionism, previous anxiety, birth trauma, difficult life experiences, or a nervous system that has learned to stay prepared for danger.
Together, we'll work to understand what's fueling your anxiety while helping you feel more grounded, confident, and supported.
My approach combines trauma-informed therapy, Brainspotting, attachment-focused work, nervous system regulation, and practical coping strategies tailored to your unique experience.
Who this type of therapy is for?
→You’re Googling questions about your baby at 3 am.
→You keep checking the monitor even when your baby is sleeping.
→You feel on edge all day.
→You struggle to relax, even when you have the chance
→Intrusive thoughts keep showing up no matter how hard you try to push them away.
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Some worry is normal after having a baby. Postpartum anxiety often feels persistent, overwhelming, and difficult to turn off.
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Many mothers with postpartum anxiety experience racing thoughts, intrusive worries, and a nervous system that remains on high alert.
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Yes. Postpartum anxiety can develop weeks or even months after having a baby.
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Intrusive thoughts are unwanted thoughts or mental images that can feel frightening or distressing. They are common in postpartum anxiety.
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Yes. Therapy can help you better understand your anxiety, regulate your nervous system, reduce overwhelm, and feel more confident in motherhood.
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