Perinatal and Postpartum Therapy in Chicago, IL

You're Tired of Struggling Alone with the Emotional Toll of Parenthood

Bringing a child into the world is often portrayed as one of life’s most joyful milestones—but if you're here, you know it’s not always that simple.

Maybe you…

• Feel overwhelmed by anxiety or sadness during pregnancy or after giving birth

• Worry you’re “not bonding enough” or feel detached from your baby

• Struggle with guilt, shame, or thoughts that scare you

• Are grieving a miscarriage, stillbirth, or traumatic birth experience

• Have trouble sleeping, eating, or functioning like yourself

• Feel isolated, like no one really understands what you’re going through

Therapy Can Help You Feel Like Yourself Again

At Nurture Therapy, we specialize in helping birthing people navigate the emotional highs and lows of the reproductive journey. Whether you’re coping with anxiety, depression, birth trauma, or grief, therapy offers a safe space to process your experience and begin to heal.

Imagine feeling:

• Less overwhelmed by racing thoughts or panic

• More confident and connected as a parent

• Supported through complex emotions like loss or fear

• Resilient in your relationship with yourself and your loved ones

• Empowered to advocate for your needs—emotionally and medically

Our work together focuses on building safety, understanding your unique story, and gently restoring a sense of balance and hope.

Common Reasons Clients Seek Perinatal and Postpartum Therapy

Every client’s experience is different, but some of the common challenges we support include:

• Symptoms of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs)

• Postpartum depression or anxiety

• Intrusive thoughts or persistent worry

• Birth trauma or fear of childbirth

• Grief after miscarriage or perinatal loss

• Identity shifts and role changes in parenthood

• Feeling “not like myself” after giving birth

• Emotional stress due to high-risk pregnancies or medical complications

• Disconnection from partner, baby, or body
  

We see you. We honor your story. And we’re here to help.

Our Team Can Help You Feel Seen, Heard, and Supported

At Nurture Therapy, our clinicians are trained specifically in perinatal and postpartum mental health. We know how heavy it can feel to carry all of this silently. We've worked with hundreds of clients who felt just like you—exhausted, anxious, grieving, numb, or afraid.

We offer a safe, affirming space where you can speak freely without judgment. Whether you're navigating a new diagnosis, feeling disconnected from your body, or simply trying to stay afloat, we're here to help you make sense of it all and begin healing.

The Nurture Therapy Approach to Perinatal and Postpartum Counseling

We approach therapy through a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and client-centered lens. Our goal is to support you with compassion, curiosity, and clinical expertise. Here’s how:

• We listen deeply to your story without rushing or minimizing it.

• We honor your identity, including race, gender, sexuality, family structure, and cultural background.

• We help you reconnect to your body and intuition using somatic awareness and mindfulness.

• We focus on empowerment, not pathologizing.
  

Specialties We May Incorporate:

• Attachment-Based Therapy – to explore relationships with self, baby, and others

• Somatic and Mindfulness Practices – to ground the body and calm the nervous system

• Cognitive and Narrative Techniques – to reshape unhelpful thought patterns

• Grief and Loss Counseling – for those experiencing perinatal or fertility-related loss

You don’t need to fit into any one diagnosis to be here. If your journey into parenthood has felt emotionally complex, you’re in the right place.

Get Started with Nurture Today

You don’t have to keep pushing through on your own. At Nurture Therapy, we’re here to walk with you through the challenges and joys of reproductive mental health.

Whether you're pregnant, postpartum, grieving, or planning ahead, support is available and healing is possible.

Call (773) 274-0700 to get matched today.

Frequently Asked Questions About Perinatal and Postpartum Therapy

It’s not uncommon to hesitate before reaching out for support. Many clients tell us:

“I don’t have time for therapy.”

We get it—your schedule is likely overflowing. That’s why we offer flexible scheduling and online sessions, so you can access therapy from the comfort of home (or nap time).

“Other people have it worse.”

Your pain is valid, no matter how it compares to someone else’s. There’s no hierarchy of suffering here. If you’re struggling, you deserve support.

“I should be able to figure this out on my own.”

You’ve done your best, and that’s enough. Therapy isn’t a sign of weakness; it’s a powerful step toward healing and growth.