Perinatal & Postpartum Therapy
at Princeton Psychotherapy Center
The perinatal period — from fertility and pregnancy through postpartum and early parenthood — can push you to places you've never been before. It can be overwhelming, disorienting, and at times deeply unfamiliar, even when it's something you wanted or planned for. Many people find themselves wondering whether what they're feeling means something is wrong with them, or whether they're failing in some way. These feelings are more common than people realize, and they deserve attention and support. Research consistently shows that many of the challenges people face during this time — including postpartum depression, perinatal anxiety, and pregnancy loss — respond well to treatment.
We work with individuals and couples at all stages of family planning, pregnancy, and new parenthood. Click on the links below to learn about each concern, and scroll down to read more about our perinatal specialists.
Our Perinatal Specialists
The perinatal period brings its own distinct psychological landscape, and not all therapists are trained to navigate it. Our perinatal specialists know how to recognize and treat the full range of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) as they specifically present during pregnancy and the postpartum period, provide psychoeducation tailored to this time, and know when a referral to other services would be helpful. Often, understanding that what you're experiencing is a recognized and common response to this period — rather than a sign that something is fundamentally wrong with you — can itself bring significant relief. We work with the full range of perinatal experiences — from clinical conditions like PMADs to the broader emotional challenges that this period can bring, with or without a formal diagnosis.
Our director has completed advanced training in perinatal mental health psychotherapy through Postpartum Support International and the Seleni Institute, and is a Gottman Bringing Baby Home educator, with specialized training in supporting couples through the transition to parenthood. Our team brings broad experience across the full perinatal continuum, from fertility and pregnancy through postpartum and early parenthood.
We also understand the practical realities of new parenthood. We offer in-person sessions in Princeton, NJ, virtual sessions, and hybrid arrangements — whatever works best for you in the moment. New parents are welcome to bring their infants to sessions when childcare isn't available. We've found this works well before babies become mobile, and our priority is making support accessible to new parents in whatever way we can.
Get in Touch
Whether you're ready to get started or just have questions, feel free to reach out — we're happy to help you figure out your next steps. We're available in person in Princeton, NJ and virtually across NJ, NY, and more than 40 states. You can contact us by text, email, or through the form below to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation.
If you are having thoughts of harming yourself or others and feel like you might act on them, or find yourself thinking of a plan, this is an emergency. Please call or text 988 (the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline), reach out to a mental health provider, or go to your nearest emergency room.