Strategies for Meaningful Living, PC
ph: 612-240-5174
Services
Some people handle life transitions like the baby on the left, and others like the baby on the right.
The transition to parenthood usually brings about many moments that make us feel like the baby on the left.
I offer individual psychotherapy focused on women's mental health. Some of my clients are planning a pregnancy, others may be dealing with fertility challenges. Some may have increased anxiety and mood fluctuations during pregnancy and others may struggle the most in the postpartum period. Some women are contemplating whether or not they want to have children.
One of my areas of specialization is working with survivors of sexual abuse. Female survivors often have special needs in pregnancy that may be overlooked by their providers. I can help empower these strong women who may struggle with doubts and insecurities about whether they can handle the changes the body experiences during pregnancy, childbirth and nursing.
In addition, I offer psychotherapy for anyone struggling with depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, parenting difficulties, job stress and relationship issues. I also enjoy working with couples seeking to improve communication and reconnect as friends when life has gotten in the way of what was a strong bond in the past.
Please note: severe addictions, eating disorders and infidelity are not included in my areas of specialization and would be better served by providers with expertise in these areas.
Research shows that approximately 2 out of 3 couples experience a significant decline in marital satisfaction in the first three years after having a baby.
There may be nothing in life as exciting as preparing for the arrival of a first child. Unfortunately, the excitement often makes couples unprepared to navigate the role changes and increased conflict which often accompany this major transition.
While I love working with couples who are in the midst of the rollercoaster ride that is parenthood, it can be even more helpful to begin the work before baby arrives. I was strongly impacted by reading the book And Baby Makes Three, by John Gottman, PhD. As a result of reading the book, I decided to pursue training to become a Certified Gottman Educator, since I feel strongly that the best time to catch couples, in order to have the most positive impact, is before baby arrives.
Being a Certified Gottman Educator allows me to teach the research-based, research-tested program, called Bringing Baby Home.
As a clinical psychologist who has specialized in women's mental health for over fifteen years, I bring skills and training that others who offer the seminars may not have. By teaching the material to couples, they learn to stay connected, work through conflicts, fight the isolation that sometimes comes with having a newborn, and deal with therapeutic issues that may arise during the role transition from partners to parents. Read more about the Bringing Baby Home Program by clicking the link.
ph: 612-240-5174