Perinatal Mental Health: It’s Okay If You Don’t Feel Okay

Motherhood is often painted as pure joy—but for many, it’s also exhaustion, confusion, and unexpected sadness.

Perinatal mental health includes the emotional experiences during pregnancy and after birth. For new parents, especially in communities where “strength” is praised, asking for help can feel like failure. But it’s not.

At Irenic Therapeutic Services, we normalize the full experience of parenthood. We support mothers, birthing parents, and partners in recognizing symptoms like anxiety, depression, or intrusive thoughts—and we help you find balance again.

You deserve support when:

• You feel detached from your baby or overwhelmed by worry.

• You’re struggling with guilt, fear, or sleep changes.

• You don’t “feel like yourself” anymore.

Healing starts with honesty and care, not shame. You’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.

✨ Our telehealth therapists specialize in perinatal and postpartum support for clients across Arizona and Washington.
Connect with us today.