Starting motherhood is exciting and challenging. Sometimes, you feel joyful and contented. Other times, you don't feel like yourself. You lose your temper for tiny things; you hate your postpartum body and cannot stand to look at yourself in the mirror; you feel guilty when you prioritize your needs and doubt if you can be a good mom. From a psychological view, I think all those thoughts are understandable because your body, career, relationships, and personal identity are all affected by your new role as a mother. Some unresolved psychological issues (such as attachment issues) you carry along can also get triggered under stress. As a perinatal therapist, I listen to my clients closely and attentively with caring and compassion. By gently offering them my genuine and candid observations, I assist them in identifying their thinking patterns, understanding their inner struggle, discovering their strength, and recharging themselves in their motherhood journey. I offer 15-minute free consultations for new and expected mothers in English and Mandarin. Feel free to allow yourself 15 min to talk about your feelings and struggles. Let’s see if anything we can work together. If not, I also can direct you to other professionals who might be a better fit.
Qualifications: | New York University |
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Academic Suffixes: | LCSW |
Expertise: | Anxiety, Coping Skills, Depression, Infertility, Life Transitions, Marital and Premarital, Parenting, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Sleep or Insomnia, Stress, Women |