Becoming a parent is often described as joyful, meaningful, and transformative—and it is.
It’s also disorienting, exhausting, and far more emotionally complex than most people are prepared for.

Many new parents find themselves feeling overwhelmed, isolated, and unsure of who they are allowed to be anymore. Your time, energy, sleep, and identity are suddenly restructured, often without much guidance or space to process the change. You may love your child deeply while also grieving your old routines, your autonomy, or the version of yourself that existed before parenthood.

I work with new parents who are navigating this transition and want support that is realistic, compassionate, and grounded in real life. This includes first-time parents, parents adjusting to additional children, working parents, stay-at-home parents, and parents returning to work while carrying an invisible mental load. Many of the people I support feel pressure to “get it right,” manage everything smoothly, and be endlessly grateful—while quietly feeling depleted or lost.

Common challenges new parents bring into therapy include:

Emotional overwhelm, anxiety, or feeling constantly “on edge”

Isolation or loss of connection with friends, partners, or self

Difficulty managing expectations, routines, and daily responsibilities

Guilt for struggling or not enjoying every moment

Strain in relationships as roles and responsibilities shift

Feeling like your identity has narrowed or disappeared

Therapy for new parents isn’t about fixing you or telling you how you should feel. It’s about helping you adapt to a massive life transition without abandoning yourself in the process. My work focuses on both the practical and emotional sides of parenthood—helping you organize the chaos, reduce mental overload, and make sense of what you’re experiencing emotionally.

My approach is thoughtful, practical, and non-judgmental. We’ll focus on what actually matters in your day-to-day life, not unrealistic standards or social media versions of parenting. This is a space where mixed feelings are allowed, where exhaustion doesn’t mean failure, and where your experience gets to be taken seriously.

You don’t need to be in crisis to seek support. If you’re a new parent who feels overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to care for yourself while caring for someone else, therapy can help you find steadier ground.

You can expect therapy with me to be practical, human, and responsive to the reality of your life right now. We won’t pretend you have endless energy, uninterrupted time, or emotional bandwidth. Sessions are shaped around what’s most pressing for you—whether that’s exhaustion, anxiety, identity shifts, relationship strain, or simply needing a place to think clearly again.

In our work together, you can expect:

A non-judgmental space where mixed emotions are welcome
Love, resentment, gratitude, grief, boredom, joy—none of these disqualify you from being a “good” parent. You won’t be asked to sanitize your experience or rush toward positivity.

Support that balances emotional processing with practical tools
We’ll talk about what you’re feeling and look at how your days are structured. This might include simplifying routines, managing mental load, adjusting expectations, and identifying what actually needs your energy versus what can wait.

A focus on sustainability, not perfection
Therapy isn’t about optimizing your parenting or turning you into a productivity machine. It’s about helping you function in a way that is humane, flexible, and sustainable over time.

Respect for your identity outside of parenthood
Becoming a parent changes you, but it doesn’t erase who you were. Part of our work may involve reconnecting with your values, interests, and sense of self—without guilt.

A collaborative pace that fits your capacity
Some weeks may feel heavy; others may feel more reflective or problem-focused. We’ll move at a pace that makes sense for you, without forcing insight or progress on a timeline that doesn’t fit your life.

You don’t need to come in with a clear agenda or the “right words.” Therapy can be a place to sort through the fog, name what’s happening, and gradually feel more steady and capable again.

If you’re a new parent looking for support that is realistic, compassionate, and grounded in how life actually feels right now, this work is designed for you.

Many new parents reach a point where they realize they’re functioning, but not really settled—moving from task to task, responsibility to responsibility, with very little space to reflect, recalibrate, or feel supported. Therapy isn’t about telling you what kind of parent to be or asking you to try harder. It’s about giving you a place to slow down, make sense of what this transition is asking of you, and grow into parenthood in a way that feels steady and sustainable.

With the right support, many parents discover they’re not just managing stress more effectively—they’re becoming more confident in their decisions, more patient with themselves and their children, and more connected to the person they’re becoming through this experience. Therapy can help you clarify what actually matters, loosen the grip of unrealistic expectations, and build a version of family life that allows both you and your child to thrive.

If you’re on the fence—curious about support but unsure whether you “need” it—consider this an invitation rather than a commitment. You don’t have to be in crisis to deserve care. If you’re ready to invest in your growth as a person and as a parent, and to create a foundation that supports not just survival but long-term well-being, this could be a meaningful next step.