Postpartum Therapy
Gentle and supportive mental health therapy for new mothers
In person in Birmingham and telehealth across Alabama
You are holding your baby, who is holding you?
Motherhood brings an abundance of love, wonder, and a whole lot of overwhelm. As you are learning more about your child, you are also learning more about yourself. Whether it is lack of sleep, hormonal shifts, relational challenges, feeding difficulties, navigating maternity leave or returning to work, being ‘Mama’ is all consuming— body, mind, and soul.
Maybe you thought you'd feel joy, but instead you feel anxious, tearful, angry, or numb. Maybe you’re having scary thoughts that make you wonder if something’s wrong with you.
You’re not failing—you’re going through a huge transition.
Mood Fluctuations
Feelings of Overwhelm
Scary thoughts about harming yourself or your baby
Disconnection from others or your baby
Irritability or rage
Pressure to do everything perfectly
Obsessive thoughts around your baby’s well-being
Grief around navigating identity changes
Feeling unlike yourself
During this transition you may be experiencing:
Therapy with Golden Light takes a comprehensive, compassionate approach.
We will assess for postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, collaborate on building a strong support system (including other professionals when needed), and gently hold space for your heart as you navigate the emotional landscape of motherhood. Whether you're facing a diagnosable disorder or simply grieving the identity shifts that come with becoming a parent, you don’t have to go through it alone.