How long is the postpartum period, really?
Longer than most people think — and that's important. The postpartum period is generally recognized as the first two years after your baby is born, not just the first few weeks. Many mothers don't seek help until months in, and that makes complete sense. If you're still struggling at 6 months, 12 months, or beyond, you are still in the postpartum window and support is absolutely available to you.
Is what I'm feeling really depression, or am I just tired?
Postpartum depression can look like exhaustion, irritability, numbness, or disconnection — not just sadness. If something feels "off" and isn't lifting on its own, that's enough reason to reach out. You don't need to meet a specific threshold to deserve support.
I feel rage more than sadness. Is that still postpartum depression?
Yes. Maternal rage and anger are very common and often under-discussed forms of postpartum depression. Many mothers feel intense irritability or anger rather than — or alongside — sadness. It can come with a lot of guilt, but it's a recognized symptom and something we can absolutely work through together.
What if I don't have childcare during sessions?
That's completely okay — and more common than you'd think. You can be nursing, changing a diaper, feeding your toddler, or getting your baby up from a nap. Take the session from your bed, your couch, or wherever you are. Babies and kids are welcome. This is therapy that adjusts to you — not the other way around.
Do you accept insurance in Virginia?
Yes. I accept CareFirst BCBS, Aetna, Kaiser Permanente, Quest Behavioral Health, and Carelon Behavioral Health through Headway. Headway verifies your benefits before your first session so you know exactly what to expect. Out-of-network superbills are also available upon request.
Do you only serve Fairfax and Northern Virginia, or anywhere in Virginia?
Anywhere in Virginia. All sessions are by secure video, so I work with clients in Fairfax, Arlington, McLean, Reston, Alexandria, Herndon, Centreville, Woodbridge, Vienna, Tysons — and just as readily with clients in Richmond, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, or rural Virginia. You only need to be a Virginia resident.
I'm a military spouse — is this a good fit?
Yes — military moms are welcome here. The pressures of military life, deployments, frequent moves, and solo parenting stretches shape the postpartum experience in specific ways. I bring that awareness into our work, and we shape the therapy around what your particular season actually looks like.
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