Perinatal Child-Parent Psychotherapy
(P-CPP)

This one’s for the cycle breakers and expecting parents who are experiencing unique stressors - and who want a better future with their baby.

Perinatal CPP may be for you if…

  • You have a history of trauma

  • You are experiencing severe stress

  • You are having a hard time bonding with your pregnancy

  • You had previous miscarriage, stillbirth,
    or child loss

  • You have a history of premature or traumatic births

  • Your baby has received a fetal diagnosis

  • You struggle with prenatal appointments

  • You have significant anxiety about becoming a parent

What happens during P-CPP?

  • We start working together before the birth, preferably in the 1st or 2nd Trimester. In our first few sessions, we spend time understanding:

    • Goals for yourself and your family

    • Needs and challenges

    • Strengths, hopes, and values

    • Life history and present experiences

  • We will work together to relieve the fear, anxiety, and depression that is common during pregnancy. We will also practice ways to resolve life’s challenges while creating a new narrative for your growing family. Your therapist can also help you connect with resources and coordinate with your other medical providers to help this journey be as gentle as possible.

  • Your therapist will help you create a safe and supportive birth plan and prepare for life changes after birth. When baby is born, we will welcome your baby into therapy sessions while helping you learn to understand and respond to your baby’s physical and emotional needs.

  • Six months after your baby is born, we reflect and celebrate the changes that have been made. We will also check in to think about how to prepare for future challenges and review strategies to meet your goals. At this milestone we determine together if you want to continue treatment or you’re ready to spread your wings and FLY!