Perinatal Mental Health
Pregnancy, postpartum, and the transition to parenthood can be meaningful and transformative experiences, but they can also bring unexpected challenges. While many people anticipate feelings of joy and excitement, it is also common to experience anxiety, overwhelm, sadness, self-doubt, grief, or a sense of disconnection during this season of life. Physical recovery, sleep deprivation, shifting identities, relationship changes, and the demands of caring for a baby or toddler can all impact emotional well-being. When these challenges begin to feel difficult to manage on your own, therapy can provide a space for support and understanding. You don’t have to do this alone.
Willow Psychotherapy Group offers compassionate, specialized support for individuals of all genders navigating the emotional complexities of pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, and early parenthood. Treatment is guided by evidence-based strategies and grounded in a compassionate therapeutic relationship. Together, we will explore the challenges you are facing, strengthen coping skills, process difficult emotions, and build self-compassion as you navigate this significant life transition. You do not have to carry the weight of these experiences alone. Therapy can help you feel more supported, connected, and confident as you move through your journey, whatever that journey is.
Areas of Focus
Pregnancy-Related Anxiety and Stress
Pregnancy After Loss or Infertility
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs)
Postpartum Mental Health
Birth Trauma and Difficult Birth Experiences
Adjustment to Parenting, Identity Changes and Matrescence
Relationship and Family Transitions
Balancing Parenthood, Career, and Self-Care
Therapy for the complexities of pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood
Choosing to begin therapy is a meaningful decision, especially when you’re navigating something as personal and sensitive as pregnancy or postpartum. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor providing virtual therapy throughout New Jersey. I work with clients navigating infertility, reproductive mental health, pregnancy, postpartum, and the emotional transitions that come with building a family.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in genuine connection. You are the expert on your own experience, and my role is to help you better understand what you're feeling, identify what you need, and develop the tools and confidence to navigate this difficult season.
You don't have to figure it all out on your own.
The relationship you have with your therapist matters.
Qualifications
Specialized Training
Postpartum Support International, Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy
Postpartum Support International, Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care
NICABM Treating the Psychological Impact of Infertility Training
American Society for Reproductive Medicine Mental Health Professional Training Modules Part 1
Education
B.A. Business Administration, The College of New Jersey, 2014
M.A. Applied Psychology, New York University, 2020
E.d.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Rider University, 2023
Professional Memberships
Postpartum Support International
American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Mental Health Professional Group (MHPG)
Lets Make Space for What You’re Carrying.
Motherhood asks a lot of you. You don't have to do all of it alone.
Schedule a free consultation to see if we're a good fit.
Email: selena@willowpsychotherapygroup.com
Call/Text: 609.916.8630
Virtual Therapy for Clients in New Jersey