Becoming a parent is one of life’s most rewarding experiences, yet it often comes with challenges that can feel overwhelming. If you’re struggling with infertility, pregnancy loss, perinatal depression (during or after pregnancy) or adoption you don’t have to go through it alone. At Rooted Reflection Therapy, I offer compassionate counseling to help you navigate these complex emotions and begin the healing process. With the right support, you can regain a sense of peace and clarity, and move toward a more fulfilling and empowered parenthood journey.
The path to parenthood can be filled with unexpected challenges. Whether you're facing pregnancy loss, adoption, or navigating your fertility journey, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed, uncertain, or isolated at times. At Rooted Reflection Therapy, we offer compassionate and evidenced-based support tailored to your unique experiences.
Marina Randall, LCSW, PHM-C, provides a comforting and understanding presence through virtual sessions, guiding you with care, empathy, and expertise. Together, we will work to help you process these difficult emotions, find healing, and regain hope as you move forward in your journey.
Reach out to us for the compassionate help you deserve during your parenthood journey.
Having a baby is a transformative experience, bringing about a range of emotions. However, for some parents, these feelings can become overwhelming and impact their ability to care for themselves, bond with their baby, or engage in daily activities. . Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) can develop during pregnancy or in the first year after childbirth, affecting both mothers and fathers.
Research shows that 1 in 5 parents experience PMADs. These can result from a variety of factors: the profound hormonal shifts happening in your body, genetic predispositions, and environmental stressors. You didn’t cause this. It happens. And with the right supports parents can regain a sense of balance, connection, and well-being on their journey through parenthood.
What Are Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs)?
PMAD's are common mental health challenges that many expecting and new parents face. Symptoms can vary, but some common signs can include:
These feelings are part of the experience, but they don’t have to define your journey. You can find your way back to enjoying parenthood and feeling more confident in your role with support.
Support is Available
I specialize in supporting parents through the emotional complexities of pregnancy and postpartum. Together, we’ll explore what’s happening, develop coping strategies, and work toward easing the transition into parenthood. My goal is to help you navigate these changes with more confidence, clarity, and self-compassion. Through a collaborative approach, we’ll create strategies that meet your unique needs, helping you feel more connected to both yourself and your baby.
"I realized I didn’t hate parenting. I just needed support. I needed to understand what was happening and get help."
Take the First Step
If you’re struggling with perinatal depression or anxiety, you don’t have to go through it alone. Reach out for support today. Together, we can work toward helping you regain your sense of calm, connection, and confidence as a parent.
If you're experiencing perinatal or postpartum depression or anxiety, you're not alone. These feelings may be part of the experience, but they don’t have to define your journey. We provide compassionate, non-judgmental support to help you navigate this challenging time. You don’t have to go through it alone. Our goal is to walk alongside you, helping you find healing, connection, and confidence as you adjust to life as a parent.
