Support Through Pregnancy

Mental Health Support During Pregnancy at Valley Therapy

Pregnancy is a time of profound transformation, bringing physical, emotional, and relational changes that can feel both exciting and overwhelming. Valley Therapy offers specialized care to support your mental health during this critical phase of life, helping you navigate challenges and embrace the joys of parenthood with confidence.

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Common Issues Addressed During Pregnancy

Therapy can provide support for a range of pregnancy-related concerns, including:

• Perinatal Anxiety and Depression: Addressing mood changes, intrusive thoughts, and feelings of overwhelm that can arise during pregnancy.

• Adjusting to a New Identity: Exploring the emotional shifts as you transition into parenthood, whether it’s your first child or another addition to your family.

• Relationship Strain: Navigating changes in your relationship with your partner, including shifts in intimacy, communication, and shared responsibilities.

• Fear of Childbirth: Working through worries about labor and delivery, as well as preparing emotionally for the birth experience.

• Grief and Loss: Providing compassionate support for those who have experienced loss or challenges in their journey to parenthood, such as miscarriage or infertility.

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Meaningful Preparation for Parenthood

Therapy focuses on helping you build emotional resilience and clarity as you prepare for parenthood. Sessions can assist in:​

• Developing Coping Strategies: Equipping you with tools to manage stress, fatigue, and unexpected challenges.

• Exploring Expectations: Unpacking societal and personal beliefs about what parenthood "should" look like and setting realistic goals that align with your unique family dynamic.

• Strengthening Support Systems: Encouraging you to identify and lean on meaningful support from your partner, family, or community.

• Building Mind-Body Awareness: Recognizing how physical and emotional health are intertwined and learning techniques to nurture both.

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The approach at Valley Therapy is compassionate and collaborative, offering a nonjudgmental space to share your thoughts, feelings, and concerns. Whether you are navigating stress, grief, or simply seeking support for this transformative time, therapy is designed to empower you, enhance your well-being, and help you prepare for the many joys and challenges of parenthood.

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Dr. Schroder is a certified perinatal mental health specialist, which means she has undergone advanced training and certification to provide expert care for the unique emotional and psychological needs of individuals during pregnancy, postpartum, and the early years of parenthood. This certification ensures a deep understanding of the challenges that arise during this period, including mood and anxiety disorders, identity shifts, and relationship changes.