Fertility, Pregnancy & Postpartum Therapy
You’re Not Alone - We Are Here to Support Your Parenthood Journey
Parenthood journeys, from trying to conceive, through pregnancy, to postpartum, can bring joy and significant emotional stress. The parenthood journey often holds duality: joy and grief, excitement and anxiety, love and loss. It’s common to experience a wide range of feelings, and it can feel overwhelming to hold both the excitement and the grief that sometimes come with this stage of life. Experiences like infertility, pregnancy loss, birth trauma, or postpartum anxiety/depression can feel incredibly isolating; you’re not alone, we are here to support you.
At The Sereda Psychotherapy Group, we provide confidential, compassionate therapy for individuals and couples across Canada who need emotional care during this deeply personal and transformational time.
How Our Perinatal Therapists Support You
We offer therapeutic support through:
- Fertility & trying to conceive – managing the emotional rollercoaster tied to conception challenges and/or fertility treatments
- Preconception planning – preparing mentally and emotionally for parenthood
- Prenatal mental health – navigating pregnancy anxiety, mood shifts, identity changes
- Birth trauma processing – healing from stressful or traumatic delivery experiences
- Pregnancy loss & miscarriage – supporting emotional recovery after a pregnancy loss, whether recent or past
- Postpartum adjustment – supporting new parents through overwhelm, sleep disruption, bonding challenges, postpartum depression, or anxiety
Our experienced therapists draw on evidence-based approaches such as CBT, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, trauma-informed care, and somatic techniques to help you feel grounded, supported, and resilient.
Why Therapy Matters During This Time
Perinatal mental health is just as important as physical health. Fertility struggles, pregnancy changes, and postpartum transitions can impact your mood, identity, relationships, and sense of self. Our therapists can help you gain emotional clarity, self-compassion, and practical support as you navigate these changes.
Even joyful moments can feel heavy or complicated, therapy offers space to process it all. We also support partners who may be facing their own emotional challenges during this time, from feelings of helplessness, mood challenges, adjustment overwhelm and more.
What to Expect in Counselling Sessions
- A confidential and tailored approach: every session centers on your unique story and goals
- Safe processing of pain, grief, fear, or uncertainty
- Tools for managing anxiety, stress, intrusive thoughts and other mood challenges
- Support for identity transition and relationship shifts
- You’re more than welcome to bring your baby to sessions if you’re in the postpartum stage
What to Expect in Counselling Sessions
- A confidential and tailored approach: every session centers on your unique story and goals
- Safe processing of pain, grief, fear, or uncertainty
- Tools for managing anxiety, stress, intrusive thoughts and other mood challenges
- Support for identity transition and relationship shifts
- You’re more than welcome to bring your baby to sessions if you’re in the postpartum stage
Find a Therapist Whose Main Clinical Focus is Perinatal Mental Health
When should I seek therapy during fertility, pregnancy, or postpartum challenges?
If feelings like anxiety, overwhelm, grief, or self-doubt persist and begin to impact your daily functioning, seeking professional support is a proactive step toward emotional wellness.
What’s the difference between “baby blues” and something more serious?
Some mood changes postpartum are common (“baby blues”). However, if symptoms like depression, anxiety, or intrusive thoughts are impacting your daily functioning, therapy can be a great support in navigating this and developing effective coping strategies.
Is this support available to same-sex and diverse family structures?
Absolutely. We provide inclusive, affirming care for all family types, including single parents, same-sex couples, blended families, and those planning adoption or surrogacy.
What type of therapy is best for postpartum?
Therapies like CBT, ACT, and trauma-informed approaches are commonly used to support postpartum clients. Your perinatal therapist will tailor the approach to your needs and goals.
How can I support my mental health during pregnancy?
Self-care, setting boundaries, connecting with support systems, and engaging in therapy can all help you manage your emotional well-being during pregnancy. Connect with one of our therapists today for a free 15 minute phone consultation.
