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Your baby is no longer a newborn, but you still don’t feel like yourself.

You may have thought things would get easier with time. Instead, the anxiety is still there. You may still feel overwhelmed, disconnected, exhausted, angry, or affected by what happened during pregnancy or birth.

Now you are wondering, “Is it too late to start postpartum therapy?”

No. You can ask for support whenever you realize you need it.

Maybe You Thought You Would Feel Better by Now

In the beginning, you may have assumed your emotions were caused by sleep deprivation or the adjustment to having a baby.

So you kept going.

You took care of your baby. You handled work and family responsibilities. You tried to get more sleep. You told yourself that things would eventually settle down.

But months later, you may still be struggling.

That is a reasonable time to consider talking with a perinatal and postpartum therapist.

 

Can I Start Postpartum Therapy Months After Giving Birth Therapist Guide

Call us (858) 289-0671 or Book your free 15-minute consultation.

What If Your Baby Is Doing Fine but You Aren’t?

This can create a lot of guilt.

You may think you should be happy because your baby is healthy. But you may still be constantly worried, emotionally drained, or unable to enjoy your day.

Your baby’s health does not cancel out your emotional experience.

If anxiety is making it difficult to relax or function, anxiety counseling can help you explore what is keeping you on edge.

Call us (858) 289-0671 or Book your free 15-minute consultation.

What If the Birth Still Feels Unresolved?

Sometimes months pass before a parent realizes how deeply a birth experience affected them.

You may avoid thinking about it, but certain memories, medical appointments, conversations, or thoughts about another pregnancy can bring the feelings back.

If the experience continues affecting your sense of safety or emotional well-being, trauma and PTSD recovery therapy may be something to discuss with a therapist.

How Karem Smith Can Support You

Karem Smith, LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and EMDRIA-Certified clinician at EMDR Healing Therapy. Her practice includes specialized training in Perinatal Mental Health and trauma-focused care.

Her approach is personalized to the individual and can address concerns involving postpartum adjustment, trauma, anxiety, parenting, relationships, and emotional well-being.

You do not need to have contacted a therapist immediately after your baby’s birth. You can start by explaining what you are experiencing now.

Call us (858) 289-0671 or Book your free 15-minute consultation.

You Can Start Even If It Has Been Months

Whether you are in San Diego, La Jolla, Del Mar, Encinitas, Carlsbad, Chula Vista, Coronado, Poway, or a nearby community, you don’t have to keep waiting for your feelings to disappear.

If something still feels wrong, you can talk about it.

EMDR Healing Therapy provides perinatal, postpartum, and parenting support for people who are navigating emotional challenges during this stage of life.

You don’t need to explain why you waited.

You can simply start with where you are today.

Call us (858) 289-0671 or Book your free 15-minute consultation.