Willow Tree Counseling Services
Just by being here, you’ve made a brave decision to prioritize your well-being — and that matters, especially during pregnancy and postpartum.

The transition into motherhood can be beautiful, but it can also feel overwhelming, isolating, and nothing like what you expected. You may be used to caring for everyone else, putting your needs last, and pushing through. Now you might find yourself exhausted, anxious, tearful, irritable, or wondering why this season feels so much harder than it “should.”

Maybe you’re a first-time mom trying to find your footing. Maybe you’re adjusting to life with a new baby while managing older children, work, or relationship changes. Maybe you don’t quite feel like yourself anymore — and you’re not sure how to get back to solid ground.

Perinatal mental health challenges are common, but they are not a personal failure. You deserve support, rest, and a space where you can speak honestly about how you’re really doing — without judgment.

I understand that reaching out can feel vulnerable. I’m here to offer compassionate, specialized support as you navigate pregnancy, postpartum, and the identity shifts that come with this season of life.

You don’t have to do this alone. I look forward to walking alongside you as you reconnect with yourself and begin to feel like you again.

“The willow which bends to the tempest often escapes better than the oak which resists it; and so in great calamities, it sometimes happens that light and frivolous spirits recover their elasticity and presence of mind sooner than those of a loftier character.” – Albert Schweitzer

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are your specialties?

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in North Carolina and a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Therapist (PMH-C). I work with individual clients ages 18 and older and specialize in supporting women during pregnancy and the postpartum period.

This includes concerns such as anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, birth trauma, infertility, pregnancy or infant loss, identity changes, and the emotional adjustment to motherhood. I also work with life transitions, self-esteem, and relationship stress.

My passion is helping women feel supported, understood, and less alone during this transformative season of life.

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How can therapy help me?

Therapy offers a space where you don’t have to hold it all together. It’s an opportunity to speak openly about what you’re experiencing without judgment.

Together, we’ll explore your strengths, build practical coping tools, and work toward helping you feel more steady, supported, and connected to yourself. My goal is for you to leave sessions feeling heard and equipped — not alone in what you’re carrying.

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How will I know if you are the right therapist for me?

The relationship between therapist and client is incredibly important. Feeling safe and understood makes meaningful change possible.

I offer consultations so we can talk about what you’re looking for and see if we feel like a good fit. Reaching out can feel vulnerable, and I truly honor that first step.

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What is perinatal mental health?

Perinatal mental health refers to your emotional and psychological well-being during pregnancy and the first year after having a baby. While this season can bring excitement and joy, it can also bring overwhelm, anxiety, sadness, irritability, guilt, or a sense that you don’t quite feel like yourself.

These experiences are common — and they are treatable. You are not failing, and you are not alone. Therapy provides a compassionate space to process what you’re going through and begin to feel more grounded and confident in yourself.

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Do you offer virtual appointments?

Yes. I offer secure virtual therapy sessions to clients located in North Carolina. Virtual sessions allow you to access support from the comfort of your home, which can be especially helpful during pregnancy and postpartum.
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How long are sessions?

Standard therapy sessions are 55 minutes.