Postpartum Therapy in Greenwood Village, Colorado
Becoming a mom is one of the biggest transitions you will ever experience. While it can be full of love and joy, it can also bring overwhelming stress and worry, emotional ups and downs, and uncertainty about how to adjust to this new chapter of life. If you’re struggling with anxiety, sadness, or “not feeling like yourself” after having a baby, you’re not alone, and help is available. At Root to Rise Therapy, we provide postpartum therapy to moms living throughout Greenwood Village, Englewood, Denver, and throughout all of Colorado. Postpartum therapy can give you the support, coping tools and compassion you need to feel less alone and more confident as you transition to motherhood. In this post, we’ll talk about the different types of postpartum support that we provide, share some local resources, and outline why postpartum therapy can be so crucial at this time in your life.
Postpartum Depression Counseling
One of the most common struggles that new moms deal with is postpartum depression. Postpartum depression affects approximately 13% of new moms in the U.S. (and these numbers are often under-reported), and is usually triggered by hormonal changes after birth, lack of sleep and other stressors related to the transition to parenthood. Unlike the “baby blues,” which usually fade after a couple of weeks, postpartum depression can last for months (or longer) and often requires professional treatment to heal. Postpartum depression can feel like:
Feeling sad, numb, or hopeless most days
Struggling to bond with your baby
Isolating from friends and family
Intense guilt or shame
Trouble concentrating or making decisions
Struggling to sleep, even when your baby is sleeping (or conversely, sleeping all day)
No longer feeling interested in your favorite activities
Feelings of anger, rage or irritability
Overall feeling unlike yourself or struggling with self-esteem
Starting postpartum therapy in Greenwood Village can help you work through these overwhelming feelings, and build a plan to cope. Root to Rise Therapy can help you start to feel like yourself again and reclaim a sense of joy and connection in motherhood. For more information on treating postpartum depression, check out our full post on this topic.
Postpartum Anxiety Therapy
Many new moms feel anxious after giving birth - but sometimes, the anxiety feels all-consuming. Instead of experiencing occasional worry, you may find yourself in a constant state of fear or “what if” thinking. You may be dealing with intrusive thoughts, laying awake at night while Googling worst-case-scenarios, or feeling terrified of letting anyone else care for your baby. Postpartum anxiety therapy in Greenwood Village can help you understand your triggers, regulate your nervous system, and learn strategies for managing intrusive thoughts.
Common signs of postpartum anxiety include:
Racing thoughts, especially at night
Feeling restless or “on edge”
Irritability, agitation or snapping at your partner
Difficulty sleeping (even when your baby sleeps)
Constant worry about your baby’s health or safety
Physical symptoms such as a racing heart, dizziness, or nausea
Struggling to let go of control and let anyone else (maybe even your partner) help with your baby
Panic attacks
Working with a postpartum therapist allows you to explore these fears in a safe space while also learning practical coping tools to manage your worry and anxious thought patterns. Over time, therapy can help you build a sense of trust in yourself and your ability to thrive in motherhood.
Anxiety About Returning to Work After Maternity Leave
For many moms, one of the most stressful parts of postpartum life is the thought of returning to work. Anxiety about returning to work after maternity leave is incredibly common - and it makes sense. You may feel torn between wanting to advance in your career and wanting to be fully present with your baby. Financially, staying home may not be an option. Or you may worry about childcare, pumping schedules, or how you’ll balance work and family responsibilities.
In postpartum therapy, you’ll have a space to process these fears without judgment. Together, we can work on strategies to:
Manage the transition back to work with less guilt
Create a self-care plan to support your emotional health during this time
Practice boundary-setting at work and at home
Navigate difficult feelings of comparison or pressure to “do it all”
With support, it’s possible to move through this transition with greater clarity, confidence, and peace of mind. For more information on postpartum anxiety therapy and coping with return to work after maternity leave, check out our full posts on these topics.
Prenatal Therapy
Sometimes, mental health challenges can start even before your baby arrives - approximately 10% of pregnant women experience anxiety, depression or another mental health condition as well. Noticing the warning signs and getting support while you’re expecting can help you feel calmer and more confident as you approach your due date, and set you up for success in the early days of motherhood. Prenatal therapy offers a safe space to process the emotions, fears, and life changes that come with pregnancy. Whether you’re dealing with worries about childbirth, fears about your baby’s health or just struggling with feeling “down”, prenatal therapy can help you navigate your pregnancy with support, guidance and tools to cope.
In prenatal therapy we will work on exploring your expectations, building your support system, and practicing strategies to reduce stress. Many moms find that starting therapy during pregnancy makes the postpartum adjustment go more smoothly. For more information on prenatal therapy, check out our full page on this topic.
Therapy for Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss
Experiencing a miscarriage or pregnancy loss can be devastating. It is often an invisible grief - one that others may not fully understand, even though it can feel heartbreaking and life-altering. Therapy for miscarriage and pregnancy loss provides a safe and supportive space to grieve, process your full range of emotions, and begin to heal.
Some women also struggle with feelings of isolation, anger, or guilt after a loss. A skilled postpartum therapist will help you navigate complicated relationships with family and friends and identify what boundaries you need to set to protect yourself as you grieve. Therapy can help you work through your emotions and find ways to take care of yourself as you heal.
Therapy for Infertility and Family Planning Challenges
Struggles with infertility can bring waves of sadness, frustration, helplessness and self-doubt. Many women feel like their bodies are failing them, or wrestle with painful questions about the future. Therapy for fertility challenges can provide support as you navigate the emotional rollercoaster of treatments, decision-making, and the waiting process.
Having a safe place to explore your feelings can make this journey feel less isolating and overwhelming. Therapy for family planning challenges can also help you learn to regulate your nervous system as your body responds to each step of the fertility planning process, to help set you up for maximum success.
Postpartum Support Services in Greenwood Village, Colorado
For moms in Greenwood Village, Englewood and the surrounding area, many wonderful resources are available to support you on your pregnancy and postpartum journey:
Swedish Medical Center Women and Children’s Services: Swedish Medical Center in Englewood offers prenatal and childbirth classes, a free breastfeeding support group, and other resources for new moms adjusting to life after birth.
The Colorado Perinatal Mental Health Project: Colorado’s local chapter of Postpartum Support International offers prenatal classes, monthly community meetups and mental health resources for moms and moms-to-be.
MAMAS Connect: Colorado Children’s Hospital’s Highland Ranch location runs MAMAS Connect (Mothers Aligning through Mood and Anxiety Support), an in-person support group for moms struggling with postpartum anxiety or depression.
Koelbel Public Library: Koelbel Library in Centennial hosts all kinds of family-friendly activities such as family storytime, “scribble and giggle” events and more, for those days when you need to just get out of the house to feel less alone.
For more postpartum resources in Colorado, read our post on mental health resources for new moms in Denver.
Start Postpartum Therapy in Greenwood Village, Englewood, Centennial and All of Colorado Today
If you’re struggling with postpartum anxiety, depression, grief after a loss or simply feeling overwhelmed, you don’t have to go through it alone. Postpartum therapy in Colorado can help you feel more balanced, grounded and like “yourself” again.
At Root to Rise Therapy, we offer online postpartum therapy, since we know how hard it can be for new moms to find childcare or travel to an appointment in the early days of parenthood. Virtual therapy allows you to receive support from the comfort of your own home when leaving the house can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re looking for postpartum therapy in Greenwood Village, Englewood, Centennial, Denver or online postpartum counseling across Colorado, we’re here to walk alongside you as you heal. Together, we’ll work toward building resilience, self-compassion, and helping you feel whole again.
If you’re ready to learn more about how postpartum counseling can help you, get in touch to schedule a free 15 minute consultation with our postpartum therapist, Victoria.
Related Posts:
Understanding Postpartum Anxiety for Moms in Denver
Postpartum Depression Counseling: Healing and Feeling Whole Again
Support for Anxiety and Stress During Pregnancy
Postpartum Identity Crisis? Here’s How Postpartum Anxiety Therapy Can Help
How to Cope With Return to Work After Maternity Leave
Mental Health Resources for New Moms in Denver
Other Services at Root to Rise Therapy:
Other mental health services at Root to Rise Therapy include Therapy for Anxiety, Therapy for Perfectionism,Therapy for People-Pleasing, Cultural Identity Counseling, ADHD Therapy, Counseling for Moms and Postpartum Counseling. I see clients located in Colorado, New York and New Jersey. Contact me to learn more about how I can help you overcome anxiety and reclaim your life!
