Perinatal Therapy in New York and New Jersey
Support Through Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Early Parenthood
Pregnancy and early parenthood can bring joy, connection, and meaning, but they can also stir up anxiety, self-doubt, emotional overwhelm, and unexpected memories from your own past. Many parents find themselves wondering if they are doing things “right,” feeling disconnected from themselves or their partners, or struggling with emotions they did not anticipate.
Perinatal therapy offers a supportive space to slow down, reflect, and feel less alone as you navigate this transition. Whether you are pregnant, newly postpartum, or adjusting to early parenting, therapy can help you feel more grounded, confident, and connected.
What Is Perinatal Therapy?
Perinatal therapy focuses on mental health and emotional wellbeing during pregnancy, postpartum, and the early years of parenting. This work supports parents as they adjust to identity changes, relationship shifts, and the emotional demands of caring for a new baby.
Perinatal therapy can be helpful if you are experiencing:
Anxiety or mood changes during pregnancy or postpartum
Feelings of overwhelm, guilt, or self-doubt as a parent
Difficulty bonding with your baby
Shifts in identity or sense of self
Relationship stress or changes after becoming a parent
The resurfacing of your own childhood experiences
Therapy is not about judging your parenting. It is about creating a space where you can feel understood, supported, and empowered to trust yourself.
Do you recognize yourself here?
You may be wondering:
“What if I pass down the trauma I grew up with?”
“Why doesn’t motherhood feel natural to me?”
“I have read all the books but I still feel unprepared.”
“I should be able to handle this, but I feel like I am failing.”
These thoughts are more common than you think. Many expecting and new parents feel anxious, overwhelmed, or unsure of themselves during this life-changing season.
Specialized expertise you can trust
As a Latina licensed psychologist in New York and New Jersey, certified in perinatal mental health and trained in infant and early childhood mental health and family therapy, I bring both depth of experience and genuine curiosity to my work with parents and families.
My clinical path began in community mental health, where I provided dyadic and family therapy to families involved in Prevention, Foster Care, and Adoption services at a community-based clinic. In this work, I supported parents and caregivers navigating complex systems while also tending to their own histories, stressors, and relationships with their children. Working closely with families impacted by intergenerational trauma and systemic stress deepened my interest in supporting parents directly and strengthening the parent child relationship early on. This work was foundational in shaping my commitment to prevention and early intervention.
From there, I joined HealthySteps within pediatric primary care at NYU/Bellevue Hospital, where I supported families from the newborn period through the first three years of life. In this role, I assessed parents for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, provided behavioral and developmental consultations, and connected families to appropriate supports and services. Working alongside pediatric providers allowed me to offer early guidance, reassurance, and intervention during routine medical visits, meeting parents where they were and helping concerns feel more manageable.
I currently provide clinical care at The Motherhood Center of New York, where I work within their partial hospitalization program and also maintain a small outpatient caseload. In this setting, I support individuals experiencing a wide range of perinatal concerns, from more acute emotional distress to longer-term adjustment, identity shifts, and confidence building during pregnancy and early parenthood. This role allows me to collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams and stay connected to current best practices in perinatal mental health.
Together, these experiences shape a relational and trauma-informed approach to perinatal therapy that centers parents, honors family systems, and emphasizes early, compassionate support during one of life’s most significant transitions.
My Approach to Perinatal Therapy
I approach perinatal therapy with warmth, curiosity, and a trauma-informed lens. I am especially interested in helping parents understand how their own upbringing, cultural values, and life experiences shape how they show up in parenting today.
Much of our work focuses on building awareness, strengthening emotional regulation, and supporting confidence in your parenting instincts. I believe parents are doing the best they can with the tools they have, and therapy can be a place to expand those tools without shame or pressure.
As a Latina psychologist, I also hold space for the ways culture, family expectations, and systemic stressors impact the perinatal experience. Our work together is collaborative and paced in a way that feels supportive for you.
Who I Work With
I work with individuals and families who are navigating pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood. Many of the people I support are:
First-time parents
Parents experiencing anxiety, overwhelm, or self-doubt
Parents wanting to feel more confident and connected
Individuals exploring how their own childhood experiences show up in parenting
Parents balancing cultural values with their own needs
I offer therapy to clients who are physically located in New York and New Jersey, where I am fully licensed to practice.
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Parent–Child Therapy
Sometimes the hardest part of parenting is managing the relationship itself. Together we explore the patterns shaping your bond and practice strategies to strengthen trust, communication, and resilience.
My training in trauma-informed dyadic therapy allows me to work with both you and your baby in the room. This approach fosters secure attachment, repairs early ruptures, and supports your child’s long-term emotional wellbeing. By addressing challenges in real time, dyadic therapy helps you respond with confidence and nurtures the resilience of your relationship.
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Healing Generational and Cultural Wounds
Many parents come to me carrying stories that go back generations. You may feel the weight of expectations from your family, your culture, or society. Some of my clients describe this as trying to break generational curses or heal from intergenerational trauma that continues to show up in parenting.
Therapy can help you explore these experiences, release patterns that no longer serve you, and reclaim your worth. By healing yourself, you are also creating a new legacy for your children.
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Therapy for Perfectionist and Struggling Parents
Some parents hold themselves to impossible standards. Perfectionism can look like overdoing, overgiving, and never feeling like enough. Others may describe themselves as struggling parents, feeling depleted, disconnected, or unsure how to cope. Therapy provides the tools to slow down, reset expectations, and begin nurturing yourself alongside your family.
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Supporting Other Caregivers
Parenting looks different in every family, and all caregivers deserve support. Alongside therapy for mothers, I also provide therapy for:
Fathers who may feel overlooked in conversations about parenting but carry stress, self doubt, or pressure to provide
Step parents who want help navigating complex family dynamics and building trust with children
Foster parents who are holding space for children with unique histories and needs
Adoptive parents who may face questions of attachment, identity, or belonging
Every caregiver’s journey is valid, and therapy offers a safe and affirming place to work through challenges and celebrate growth.
What perinatal therapy can help with
Perinatal therapy can support you if you are experiencing:
Postpartum depression or anxiety
Mood changes during pregnancy or after birth
Birth trauma, pregnancy loss, or infertility stress
Parenting stress, burnout, or overwhelm
Difficulty bonding with your baby or navigating early attachment
Shifts in identity, roles, and relationships with partners or family
Challenges balancing cultural values, personal needs, and expectations
Feelings of isolation, self doubt, or imposter phenomenon as a parent or caregiver
What you can expect in perinatal and parenting therapy
Practical and emotional support
Therapy is tailored to your unique needs. We may focus on:
Managing emotions and stress with practical coping strategies
Building confidence in your parenting and decision-making
Creating boundaries that support your wellbeing
Strengthening emotional connection with your baby and loved ones
Exploring identity and values as you step into parenthood
Flexible virtual sessions
All sessions are provided via secure, HIPAA-compliant video conferencing for clients located in New York. Sessions are 45 minutes and scheduled at a pace that supports your goals.
Frequently asked questions about perinatal and parenting therapy
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If you notice ongoing sadness, worry, difficulty bonding with your baby, or feel unlike yourself, therapy can help. Many parents begin during pregnancy, while others reach out in the postpartum period.
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Yes. I integrate infant and early childhood mental health training and family therapy into my work. This means I can support you in strengthening emotional attunement, connection, and confidence in your relationship with your baby.
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While much of my work focuses on supporting mothers and birthing parents, I also welcome fathers, partners, step parents, foster parents, and adoptive parents. Parenting is a shared journey, and therapy can be a space for any caregiver who wants to strengthen family relationships, foster secure attachment, and be part of the healing process.
Taking the first step
If you are a new parent or caregiver navigating anxiety, identity shifts, or family stress, therapy can help you feel more grounded and connected.
You do not have to carry this alone. Reach out today for a free consultation and begin your path toward healing and confidence.