Therapy for Pregnancy or Trying to Conceive

Serving Arlington, VA & Online in Virginia and Washington, DC

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Pregnancy isn’t going quite how you imagined.

Maybe you’ve looked forward to this experience for a long time, but it isn’t what you imagined. Or this came as a shock and that shock hasn’t worn off. Maybe you have experienced loss that makes it impossible to enjoy this pregnancy like you hoped. Or your last postpartum experience was really difficult and you’re dreading what is to come.

It might feel hard to picture your baby being in the world and how you’ll handle the next steps. While others expect excitement, you’re feeling anxious, uncertain, or disconnected. Pregnancy can be a hard time.

Or maybe you’re trying to conceive and it’s been harder than you expected. The waiting, uncertainty, and ups and downs can weigh heavily on you and your relationship. If you’ve experienced loss, you are not alone.

How can therapy for pregnancy help me?

  • Manage anxious thoughts and overwhelming emotions that interfere with daily life

  • Process this period of huge transition including past experiences that might be impacting you today

  • Build your confidence as a parent, whether it is your first time or you’re hoping for a different experience this time

  • Clarify your values so you feel prepared for birth, postpartum, and parenting in a way that feels authentic to you

  • Identify and strengthen social supports so you feel less alone and more connected

A 20-minute call to see if we’re a good fit

Why choose Connected Beginnings?

Finding time for yourself can feel impossible. I provide individual therapy in Arlington, VA, and online therapy available throughout Virginia and Washington, DC.

Online therapy makes it easier to fit support into your schedule. I am also a Certified Run, Walk, Talk® practitioner and offer walk-and-talk therapy sessions in Arlington, VA. Combining therapy with movement and time outdoors can be especially supportive during pregnancy and times of transition.

I’m also a mom of two, and I understand how complex this season can feel. You can learn more about me here.

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