Maternal Mental Health Counseling of Rochester, PLLC

“Whether you're navigating pregnancy, postpartum, loss, or longing—we're so glad you're here.”

What Is Maternal Mental Health?

Maternal Mental Health Counseling supports you through the ongoing emotional, physical, and relational changes that come with building a family.
It’s not limited to what most people think of as “postpartum.” It also includes the full spectrum of experiences that can shape the perinatal journey, such as:

Infertility and the emotional impact of trying to conceive
Pregnancy loss, recurrent loss, and grief
Ending of a pregnancy for any reason, including TFMR
Pregnancy after loss and the complexity of hope and fear
Birth trauma and difficult or unexpected delivery experiences
NICU stays and medical complications
Adoption, surrogacy, and alternative family‑building paths
Identity shifts, relationship changes, and role transitions
Anxiety, depression, and mood changes during pregnancy and postpartum
Navigating medical decisions, expectations, and societal pressures
Infant and Child Loss

In addition to these areas, our practice is fully committed to providing compassionate, evidence‑based therapy services to women at every stage of their mental health journey.

Your Current Story

Do any of these resemble your current story? If you are wondering how I knew, it's because I have heard these stories, and many more like them, many times. You are not alone.

New Motherhood

Since having the baby, I don't know who I am. I have scary, racing thoughts and can't sleep. Sometimes I think everyone would be better off without me.

Trying to Conceive

We have been trying to conceive for over a year. I can't stand to see one more pregnancy announcement. I feel disconnected from everyone.

Loss

I will never get over the loss of my baby.

Childhood Trauma

Since having a baby, I keep reflecting back on things from my own childhood. I thought I was over them, but maybe not.

Birth Trauma

Giving birth did not go as planned. It was scary, painful and chaotic. Everyone says, "at least the baby is healthy," but what about me?

Relationships

My partner and I disagree about everything since having a child. We don't connect anymore. I'd rather be single then keep having these fights.

Adoption

Finally being able to bring home our adopted baby has been a huge let down. Its exhausting, I don't feel bonded, and I wish we could have conceived.

Feeding

All the lactation consultants said anyone can breastfeed. I feel like its not going well, but if I stop, then I will fail my baby.

Medication

My OB suggested I take medication. I'm not taking medication- I'm not crazy!

Growing Family

We wanted another child for so long, but why do I feel so guilty, like I'm doing something wrong? Its like I'm ruining my first born child's life.

Termination of a Wanted Pregnancy

We found out today that our baby will not survive past birth. The doctors offered us the option to terminate the pregnancy now. I don't even know how to process this information.

Gender Disapointment

I know I will love the baby once born, but I feel so upset about finding out we are having a (girl/boy). I must be the worst person in the world.

Upcoming Group:

Motherhood Support Group: The Motherhood Experience is an 8 week group which runs in sessions. The group is "closed," meaning, you will see the same participants each week for the 8 weeks. This group aims to provide normalcy and open conversations about topics such as intimacy, emotions, boundaries, bonding, identity, and much more. Babies are welcomed in group, and taking time away from your baby is okay, too! Each session is 90 minutes, and $50 per week. You do not need to be an individual therapy client to join this group, but you will still need to complete intake paperwork.

9:00am-10:30am

Please reach out for information on the next group.

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