Perinatal mental health refers to the pregnancy and postpartum period. It begins at conception and typically ends around the first year of life. This can be both an exciting and an anxiety-provoking time. There can be a lot of difficult decisions that need to be made and it can feel isolating. Although so many women have gone through this before, oftentimes women do not share the challenges and hardships that it endures. Pregnancy is not easy; it comes with a lot of uncertainty, grief & loss, and, not to mention, discomfort! With a new life, you are growing into your new role as a parent. In this stage, mood and anxiety disorders can develop. Throughout this change, I can help you build on your support system, provide evidence-based treatment for mood or anxiety concerns, and help you to explore your new role as a mother or father (fathers can experience perinatal mood and anxiety disorders too!).