Counseling in Lakewood, CA

You did not know it was going to be like this

Everyone said you would feel this “magical” warm feeling with your new baby. To be honest, you were excited to see your baby, but there were no magical sparks flying around in that hospital room. Actually birthing was the most terrifying experience you've ever been through. Nothing went as expected. Things happened that scared you. You felt so powerless and helpless. 

When you all finally came home, you were terrified again. You worried about what might happen to your baby. "What if they turned blue?" You worried about not being able to do anything to help your baby. 

You feel like a shell of yourself. You are in constant pain, exhausted. You don't even have the motivation to brush your hair let alone exercise or spend time with your partner.  You can't sleep or eat. You haven't been outside in so long. You feel the anger building every time your partner wants to connect. You can't even fathom intimacy right now while your body is consumed by the needs of an infant. 

The doctor says it's normal to have the "baby blues" but it feels so much more than that. You don't want to die, you just don't want to wake up.

There is hope for the parenthood experience you want

My name is Anna McDonald and I help new parents work through the part of parenthood that is still pretty “hush-hush” -  postpartum. As a mother, who went through her own postpartum journey, I compassionately work with new parents and birthing people to develop insight and tangible skills.

Together we move through the ups and downs of postpartum and into the brilliant and sometimes unpredictable role of parenthood. With treatment, I help you become the best version of yourself through a personalized and supportive plan. During therapy, we meet on a weekly basis using solution-focused treatment via telehealth. 

Together we work to identify themes, patterns, and solutions to manage your mental health. You set your own goals for treatment while I provide space to support you through providing specialized resources and emotionally process with you. This therapy is more than just “How does that make you feel?” It is a treatment that focuses on a full life transformation where you move from surviving to thriving. 

Are You Ready to Find Yourself Post-Baby Again?

Right now you are surviving, let's work together to start thriving! If you are ready to start your healing transformative journey call for a FREE 15-minute consultation at 562-353-7136 or schedule online here to see how a plan and the right therapist can make a difference in how you can embrace this new stage of life.

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