Therapy For Pregnancy

Alongside the excitement of preparing to welcome a new baby, many people experience worry, mood changes, or shifts in how they feel about their bodies. If you’re trying to conceive, navigating early pregnancy, nearing your due date, or somewhere in between, therapy for pregnant moms can offer a safe and grounding space to process what you’re feeling and prepare emotionally for what’s ahead.

At Best Within You Therapy & Wellness, we provide support for individuals and families from the journey of trying to conceive through pregnancy, postpartum, and the challenges of parenthood. Specifically, we offer therapy for pregnancy anxiety and depression, therapy for fertility stress, as well as pregnancy counseling for mothers and parents for all concerns related to being pregnant or trying to conceive in Atlanta, in our Buckhead office, as well as online. 

Therapy for Infertility 

Struggling with infertility or the ups and downs of trying to conceive can be an incredibly emotional and isolating experience. Jealousy toward friends, loved ones, or even strangers who are pregnant or have young children is also common. One moment you might feel hopeful and the next, overwhelmed by disappointment, grief, or uncertainty about what comes next. You might be looking for a therapist after a miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, or battling infertility. Our perinatal specialist is here to help and has significant experience helping parents navigate the challenges of trying to get pregnant. Therapy offers a space to talk openly about these feelings, manage the stress and anxiety that often come with fertility challenges, and find ways to stay grounded and connected to yourself, your partner, and your hopes for the future.

Therapy for Depression During Pregnancy

Depression during pregnancy can show up in many ways, feeling exhausted no matter how much you rest, tearful for reasons that are hard to explain, irritable with those you love, or disconnected from people and activities that once felt meaningful. Hormonal changes, physical discomfort, and the uncertainty of what’s to come can all contribute to increased stress, mood fluctuations, and a lost sense of self. Therapy for depression during pregnancy allows for safe and supportive opportunities to process these emotions, regain balance, and build coping tools that nurture both your needs and values, and those of your growing family.

Therapy for Anxiety During Pregnancy

Some expectant parents notice heightened anxiety, unexpected and unwanted thoughts, or feelings of guilt for not feeling “as happy as I expected.” Therapy for anxiety during pregnancy can provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space to understand these experiences and regulate your emotions. Counseling sessions can also help to develop strategies to identify and release the weight of expectations, which is often the underlying driver of worry during pregnancy, and set new standards for yourself based on what is most important to you. 

Body Image and Eating Concerns During Pregnancy

Pregnancy can bring up complex emotions about your relationship with food, movement, and your body. Watching the number on the scale go up, even when you know it’s part of a healthy pregnancy, can be unsettling, especially for those with a history of eating disorders or body image concerns. You might feel conflicted between wanting to nurture your body and struggling with changes that feel unfamiliar or out of your control.

Therapy can help you reconnect with your body in a kind and understanding way. While working with a specialist for therapy during pregnancy, you can explore your beliefs about food and weight, work through fears about these changes, and develop a more holistic understanding of your body’s needs and changes during this time. 

Fears and Adjustment to Parenthood

It’s natural for new moms or parents to wonder how life will change once your baby arrives: emotionally, physically, and relationally. Many new parents worry about being “ready” for the transition, balancing their identities, or maintaining their relationships. Talking about these fears in therapy can make space for more clarity, confidence, and connection. 

Why Start Therapy During Pregnancy?

Beginning therapy during pregnancy can make a meaningful difference in how you experience both pregnancy and the postpartum period. Therapy during pregnancy can help you:

• Identify and accept your emotions and  build coping tools prior to the intensity of postpartum adjustments. 
• Address anxiety, perfectionism, or intrusive thoughts early, reducing the likelihood of postpartum depression or anxiety.
• Strengthen communication and boundaries with partners, family, and support systems
• Cultivate skills to remain present and foster self-compassion for the many changes ahead

 No matter what this season looks like for you, you deserve care and support that meets you where you are. You don’t have to have it all figured out, you just have to start.