Postpartum and Perinatal Mental Health - Edmonton & St. Albert Psychologists

1 in 4 women will experience postpartum mental health concerns. Postpartum depression is more common than we think and makes the job of parenting so much harder than it already is. Postpartum anxiety is also a concern for many new parents. There are several perinatal mental health issues that can arise in the first year after delivery. These mood disorders can also affect both parents, while it is more common in the parent that gave birth. Most parents struggling with postpartum mood disorders feel very alone - now is a time you’re supposed to be happy, and yet….

Rarely do people talk about the negative aspects of trying to conceive, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Which may make you feel alone. I promise you are not. We are here for you.

Some areas of focus in perinatal therapy:

• infertiilty

• Difficult pregnancy

• Birth trauma

• Birth trauma - for dads

• Postpartum depression

• Postpartum anxiety

• Postpartum depression/anxiety - for dads

• Struggles with the 4th trimester

• Adjusting to your new role as a parent

• Attachment parenting

• Conflict with partner in new roles

• Changes to your relationship with your partner

• Parenting disagreements

• Communication concerns

Therapeutic approaches used in postpartum therapy:

• Somatic Experiencing

• EMDR

• CBT

• Gottman

• SFT

Our therapists who specialize in postpartum depression and anxiety and perinatal mental health have several years experience working with new parents who are struggling.

Summit Counselling Therapists Who Specialize in Perinatal Mental Health:

To learn more about our team members click here.

To book online with one of our therapists click on their name listed above. 

Postpartum Depression and Anxiety Therapy – Edmonton and Leduc Psychologists

Summit Counselling Services

10328 121 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5N 1K8, Canada

Perinatal Mental Health Counselling in Edmonton & Leduc

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Summit Counselling Services is a counselling clinic located in Central Edmonton. We provide clinical services to children, adolescents, adults, seniors, couples, and families. We have a talented team of Edmonton psychologists, therapists and counsellors with a wide range of specializations and trainings at Summit Counselling Services who would be honoured to walk beside you on your journey. At Summit, we believe in therapy your way.  Our goal is to customize your psychotherapy and counselling sessions to best suit your needs.  We believe in the differences and unique perspectives each person brings to therapy and incorporate these into our work with you.