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Postpartum Anxiety Treatment, Postpartum Therapy in Monterey, CA - Kristina Anzell, LCSW
Postpartum Anxiety Therapy & Treatment

Thrive... not just survive!    

Without the support you need, your anxieties can start taking their toll on your relationships and life.  

You find yourself lying awake night after night stuck in your worries and fears about the health of your family, your relationships, and your responsibilities as a parent.

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You have this pervasive feeling that something bad will happen. And you notice your ability to enjoy life is suffering.

Postpartum Anxiety Treatment, Postpartum Therapy in Monterey, CA - Kristina Anzell, LCSW

You are used to being in control and being able to solve any problems in your way. 

 

Since being a parent, you find yourself feeling out of control not being able to solve the problems that come up with your baby.

 

You find yourself worrying about your babies health, about their sleep, if you are doing something wrong, or why you can't figure your new baby out …

You are not alone! 

  • These feelings and worries are really common, but that does not mean you have to continue to live like this.

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  • We all know that having a baby can be an incredibly beautiful time. We also know it can be an incredibly stressful period, filled with uncertainty, anxiety and fear.

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  • It is common to try and deal with these emotions and stressors on your own. I mean, we are used to solving problems right? 

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You deserve to feel like yourself again … and you can! 

Schedule an initial consultation and find out how postpartum anxiety therapy and treatment can help you feel heard, validated and understood, so you can navigate the pregnancy and postpartum periods with confidence. 

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How Postpartum Anxiety Therapy Can Help!

  • Learn mindfulness and relaxation techniques that can help you cope with and minimize the effects of anxiety whenever it arises.

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  • Recognize and change any unhelpful thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors that are keeping you feeling stuck and overwhelmed.

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  • Acknowledge, manage, and resolve any obsessive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, or OCD tendencies you’re struggling with.

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  • Take better care of yourself – physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually – so you can take better care of your new child.

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  • Feel more balanced, in control, confident, and optimistic about the postpartum period and your ability to handle whatever challenges may arise.

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Most of all, postpartum anxiety therapy can help you better understand yourself and give you the confidence and grace in order to be the best parent you can be.

If you are ready to get the help you need and deserve, schedule an initial consultation and find out how postpartum anxiety treatment services I provide can help you make sure you’re the best parent you can be!

My Approach to Therapy

My clients walk away feeling heard, validated and understood.  They walk away with concrete skills to help them navigate motherhood and this postpartum period outside of the therapy room.  

My clients get a treatment tailored specifically to them because, even though we are all in this together, we all have unique situations that deserve a unique treatment.   

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I dedicate my all to you because you deserve it and I expect the same from you when working towards your goals.  

Areas Of Expertise 

  • Postpartum Anxiety 

  • Postpartum Depression 

  • Life Transitions 

  • Sleep Issues 

  • Pediatric Sleep Consulting

  • Identity as a mom 

  • Postpartum Wellness

  • Relationships  

Therapy Modalities 

  • Walk and Talk Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) 

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) 

  • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) 

  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) 

  • Gottman Method 

  • CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I ) 

  • Pediatric Sleep Consulting

Am I the Best Postpartum Anxiety Therapist for You?

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I am not just a highly trained postpartum anxiety therapist who’s been helping new parents since 2016 … I’m also a mother. I have experienced and struggled with the dramatic highs and lows of caring for a new baby. 

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6 to 10% of birthing people struggle with postpartum anxiety, and their non-birthing partners are not far behind.  Only 1 of 4 of those people get the help they need and deserve.

 

Be the 1 that reaches out for support and start to feel heard without judgment, and feel understood while working through your worries, uncontrollable thoughts and put an end to your sleepless nights! 

When working with me... 

You get a postpartum therapist that not only has lived experience, but also uses treatments that have been proven to be effective.

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We always start our time together creating goals that are set by you and that will help you move through your own specific challenges. 

You will get a treatment tailor specifically for you with a combination of all of my training. 

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) 

 Learn new ways of thinking and behaving that can help reduce anxiety and feel more confident about your ability to deal with it going forward. 

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) 

Learn how to accept the things that you cannot control and still be able to thrive even when you are not living in your ideal world. 

Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP)

Learn ways to lessen the intensity of your intrusive thoughts and move through them in a healthy way.

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Gottman Method 

Learn couples and marriage counseling skills to connect to your partner again, communicate effectively, have conflict without it cutting deep and get on the same page for parenting.

 

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Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

Learn skills in tolerating distress, stay in the present moment, regulate your emotions and to communicate effectively with the people around you.

Structured Problem Solving

Learn ways to solve your own problems no matter what arises in the future. Learn how to use logic and emotion to be confident in your decisions.  â€‹

But more than any one skill or technique, what I truly offer is someone “who has been there.”

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I have ridden the emotional rollercoaster of parenting.

 

 I know what it is like to doubt yourself – to question your ability to care for yourself, and your new child.

 

I have lived experience using skills in this phase of life and have helped countless other new parents do the same …  and I can help you, too!

Becoming a parent is a big change in our lives. Experiencing anxiety is often part of it. Fortunately, you don’t have to go through it alone.

Schedule an initial consultation, and find out how postpartum anxiety treatment can help you feel more balanced, in control, and confident in your abilities to be the best mom you can be!

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