The perinatal period — from trying to conceive through the first year of a baby’s life — is one of the most psychologically intense stretches of a person’s life. It is also one of the most under-supported. People are expected to be glowing, then grateful, then to bounce back, when in fact they may be grieving, terrified, isolated, or wondering who they have become.
Perinatal support at The Therapy Lounge is therapy specifically for this season — for parents, parents-to-be, and partners. The work is online, in 50-minute sessions, and adjusts to where you are in the arc.
What we work with
- Fertility journeys. The grief and uncertainty of trying to conceive, IVF, IUI, the long stretches between cycles, decisions about how long to keep going.
- Pregnancy. Anxiety, ambivalence, body changes, fears about birth, processing earlier losses, navigating the medicalized experience.
- Pregnancy loss. Miscarriage, stillbirth, termination for medical reasons, the kind of grief that often goes unspoken.
- Postpartum depression and anxiety. The mood shifts that don’t resolve on their own, intrusive thoughts, panic, the gap between how you thought you’d feel and how you actually feel.
- Birth trauma. Processing a birth that did not go the way you hoped or that left lasting impact.
- NICU stays and complex births. The compounded stress of a baby in medical care.
- The transition to parenthood. Identity loss, relationship strain, the weight of constant caregiving, return to work.
- Partners and dads. Yes, partners can have perinatal mood disorders too. Yes, the transition affects you, even if no one is asking how you are doing.
What perinatal therapy looks like
Free 15-minute consult
A short call to talk through what you are working with and whether perinatal support is the right fit.
Intake session
The first 50-minute session covers your history, the current situation, and what you are hoping for. We move at your pace; nothing is rushed.
Ongoing work
Most clients meet weekly during acute periods. Cadence shifts over time. We work flexibly — many parents log in from a nursing chair, the car, a closet during nap time. That is fine. The work happens anyway.
How we work with this
Trauma-informed and somatically-aware
Many perinatal experiences leave physical and emotional residue that words alone don’t reach. We pay attention to the body — nervous-system regulation, breath, the felt sense of safety — alongside the verbal work.
Grief-informed
Reproductive grief is a category of its own. Pregnancy loss, infertility, the loss of an imagined future, postpartum identity shifts — these are real losses and they deserve real grief work, not platitudes.
Couples and partners welcome
Perinatal experiences are rarely solo. We see couples around fertility, pregnancy loss, postpartum strain, and the renegotiation of partnership that new parenthood demands.
Cost and insurance
- Session length
- 50 minutes
- Free consult
- 15 minutes, no charge
- Session fee
- Starting at $150 — please inquire
- Insurance
- Out-of-network — superbills provided
The Therapy Lounge is an out-of-network practice and does not accept insurance directly. We provide superbills you can submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement, depending on your plan.
Ready to start?
The first step is a free 15-minute consult. Whether you are deep in fertility treatment, pregnant, postpartum, or simply not sure which it is anymore, the call is a low-stakes place to start.
Frequently asked questions
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Is what I am feeling normal, or do I need help?
Many of the experiences of new parenthood — tearfulness, anxiety, sleeplessness, ambivalence — are common and time-limited. When they last past a few weeks, intensify, or interfere with daily life, that is a signal to reach out. The free consult is a low-stakes way to find out.
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Can I come if I am still trying to conceive?
Yes. Fertility journeys are a major reason people seek perinatal support. Therapy during this stretch can hold the grief, anxiety, and decision-making that the medical system often does not.
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Do you work with miscarriage and pregnancy loss?
Yes. Pregnancy loss is one of the most under-grieved experiences in our culture. We hold real grief space — not platitudes — for losses at any gestation, including termination for medical reasons.
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My partner is the one who gave birth. Can I come?
Yes. Partners can have postpartum mood disorders too, and the transition to parenthood affects everyone in the household. We see partners individually and as couples.
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What if I have intrusive scary thoughts about the baby?
Intrusive thoughts during the postpartum period are extremely common and almost always do not mean what people fear they mean. They are a known, well-understood feature of postpartum anxiety and OCD. Bringing them into therapy is one of the most effective ways to reduce their grip.
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How much does perinatal support cost?
Sessions start at $150. Pricing varies by service and clinician. The simplest way to get a clear answer is to reach out or ask on your free 15-minute consult call.