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Holistic Mental Health Care for Children & Adults in Chico, CA
Perinatal Mental Health
Becoming a parent is hard. We dream of the joy and bliss that having a baby will bring- and many times, the reality can bring feelings of exhaustion, disappointment, and stress. We are here for you in the darkest moments of becoming a parent to help you find your light once again.
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Becoming a parent is hard. We dream of the joy and bliss that having a baby will bring- and many times, the reality can bring feelings of exhaustion, disappointment, and stress. We are here for you in the darkest moments of becoming a parent to help you find your light once again.
Fathers and non-birthing parents face stressors during early parenthood, too! Learning how to process your new role in life, how to support your partner, and learn how to parent can seem overwhelming, but you do not have to face this challenge alone! If you are beginning to feel higher levels of stress, relationship challenges, trouble focusing, symptoms of anxiety or depression, or just generally a shift in who you are, reach out today to process these changes and learn practical skills to grow through this experience.
You really do love your child- but the road to becoming a parent has been, well, really hard. As a new parent, you might wonder if you are doing the right thing. You've read all of the books and yet, it seems like there is always something new to learn. You may start to feel exhausted, anxious, or have dark thoughts that are leaving you overwhelmed, or even scared. You don't mention it because you worry others won’t understand. You deserve to live a life that leaves you excited to wake up every morning, and heal from this negative and overwhelming thoughts.
We want to help you find meaning and purpose in your parenthood journey. To do this we may look at short-term solutions to help you through the day, or process past traumas and hurt that are suddenly coming back to trouble you today. Let's find a way to find your inner joy and relish this new chapter in your life.
With close to 10 years are a professional working with children and parents, I have found my path is truly to help the caregivers. To nurture the mothers. To shine a light when it feels like your life is clouded in darkness. Starting therapy can feel intimidating, but I hope you will take a moment (and maybe a deep breath) to call and see how I can help. Here at Tula we are trained in advanced assessment and treatment of perinatal mental health mood and anxiety challenges. We work collaboratively with other providers in Butte County to offer high quality, considerate care for you in the days leading up to birth -whether you are birthing or planning to adopt- and in the early days of parenthood.
Anxiety and depression before, during, and after pregnancy can leave you feeling isolated, uncertain, hopeless, and even questioning whether or not you're cut out to be a parent. This does not have to be the end of your story- rather, a beginning to a new and beautiful chapter of your life. We offer counseling services in our office, virtually through Telehealth, or are able to visit you in your home to provide the most convenient treatment possible. We intimately understand the needs of new parents and welcome the honor of helping you on your path.