Postpartum Therapy
At Sarah Cline & Associates, we understand that childbirth is a profound journey, filled with both joy and challenges.
Our warm and motherly approach ensures you will always feel safe, welcomed, and understood.
We work with new parents those who have recently given birth, helping them adapt to their new roles and address issues such as processing their birth experience, changes in relationships, fatigue, sleep deprivation, anxiety, irritability, intrusive thoughts, low mood, and difficulty connecting with their baby.
These challenges can impact daily life, but you don’t have to navigate them alone.
Common Issues and Themes in Postpartum Therapy
Body changes and self-image concerns
Worries about the health of the baby
Shifts in identity after birth
Fears about returning to work
Concerns about new family dynamics
Worries about connecting with your new child
Fears about the transition into parenthood
Expert Support for Your Mental Health After Pregnancy
Our Approach
We come alongside our clients and help guide them through the process of understanding themselves better, with compassion and no shame we can uncover patterns in thinking and behavior that may add to their challenges.
We do this while instilling hope that things can improve and they can feel better with time. We offer our knowledge and experience to help clients understand things like depression and anxiety and trauma so that they are better able to work with their own experiences better.
Compassion is at the root of what we do. Compassion for self and for others. We help clients challenge the idea that they have to be perfect or that having mental health struggles means they are not capable and worthy people.
We also help clients challenge societal expectations that are not serving them well.
A Typical Session
During a 55-60 minute session, your therapist will listen closely without judgment or agenda. You are encouraged to share updates about your well-being, what has been working, and what hasn’t.
The therapist will ask questions and provide insights or feedback. Sessions are an open dialogue and may include:
- Guided imagery
- Body scanning to tune into emotions
- Practicing skills to shift thinking patterns
- Learning techniques to regulate emotions and calm anxiety
- Working on concrete plans such as postpartum support plans
Our compassionate counselors are here to support you through your postpartum journey, helping you to feel empowered and prepared for the changes ahead.
What's the Difference?
Baby Blues
Temporary mood swings, tearfulness, and overwhelm in the first 1–2 weeks after birth; usually resolves on its own.
Postpartum Depression
Persistent sadness, hopelessness, or loss of interest lasting longer than two weeks; affects daily functioning and bonding.
Postpartum Anxiety
Excessive worry, racing thoughts, or physical symptoms (like restlessness or panic) that interfere with daily life and caregiving.
Tools for Postpartum Recovery
Postpartum recovery is not just about physical healing—it’s also about caring for your emotional and mental well-being. The transition into parenthood can bring joy, but it can also feel overwhelming, lonely, or uncertain at times. Having reliable tools to lean on can make this stage feel less daunting. These approaches provide practical ways to manage stress, process emotions, and connect with support so you can feel more grounded and supported as you heal and adjust.
Journaling
Writing down your thoughts and feelings creates space to reflect, release emotions, and notice patterns in your mood or triggers. Even a few minutes a day can help bring clarity and relief.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT teaches you how to identify unhelpful thought patterns and replace them with more balanced perspectives. This approach can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, while giving you practical skills to manage daily stress.
Group Support
Talking with others who share similar experiences can be a powerful source of comfort. Whether through support groups, online communities, or one-on-one connections, support helps ease isolation and reminds you that you’re not alone in your recovery.
Partner & Relationship Support
The transition into parenthood can reshape relationships in big ways. Stress, exhaustion, and changing roles sometimes make it harder for couples to stay connected—but support is available to strengthen communication and closeness during this season.
Communication Skills
Learning how to share needs, emotions, and frustrations in healthy, constructive ways.
Balancing Roles
Navigating changes in responsibilities at home and in parenting without resentment or burnout.
Rebuilding Intimacy
Finding ways to reconnect emotionally and physically after the arrival of a baby.
Free Postpartum Mood Tracker
Tracking your emotions after birth can help you spot patterns, notice shifts, and get the right support sooner. This Postpartum Mood Tracker gives you a simple way to check in with yourself each day. By recording your mood, energy, and sleep, you’ll have a clearer picture of how you’re really doing—and a tool you can share with your therapist, doctor, or support team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can postpartum therapy help months or years after birth?
Yes. Postpartum therapy isn’t limited to the first few weeks after your baby arrives. Many parents find that mood changes, anxiety, or unresolved feelings surface months—or even years—later. Whether you’re six weeks, six months, or several years postpartum, therapy can help you process your experience, manage ongoing stress, and support your well-being as you continue adjusting to parenthood.
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2100 Manchester Rd. Suite 501-1
Wheaton, IL. 60187
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Throughout Illinois