Jeannette Cooper, LCSW
Her Couch Therapy
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of caring for an infant? Do you lay awake at night worrying, waiting for your baby to wake up, concerned about whether you’ll be able to ‘do this’, wondering when you’ll sleep again? Are you having scary thoughts? Will your life ever return to ‘normal’? When will your body feel like your own again? How will you go back to work? Why doesn’t your partner understand?
I have over 30 years of experience assisting women through the early stages of motherhood with empathy and compassion. Our work together will give you the tools and support you need to manage your stress, anxiety, fear, guilt or sadness through the physical and emotional transitions you’re experiencing.
You don’t need to work through these intense feelings on your own. I have helped hundreds of women in my practice. As we work together I will share tools and practices that will help you get back to yourself, think more clearly, and preserve your relationships.
Whether it’s your first or your third child, adjusting to life after a new baby can be challenging.
Therapy for New Moms
Successful Outcomes
When J.S. gave birth to her first child she felt overwhelmed with worry. She refused visitors out of fear that her child would get sick. This caused her to feel lonely and isolated. She began to resent her husband’s ability to come and go as he usually did while she felt trapped. Her thoughts were jumbled and confused, made more so by her lack of sleep. At first she tried to tough it out alone. But as time went on she realized that she needed more support. She reached out to me and we began to talk. We challenged irrational thoughts. Slowly she began to allow visitors. She learned to communicate her feelings to her husband without blame or anger. Her loneliness and resentment dissipated allowing her to enjoy her baby and her husband and friends.
Client Testimonials
"Great Listener–Jeanette Cooper is warm, empathetic, and calming. I have seen her almost every week for a year and a half now. She always helps me through any difficult situation I am going through and keeps me grounded. She provides a different viewpoint when needed. I always leave the sessions feeling much calmer and energized for my week ahead. I value her opinion and her helpfulness through her ability to calm my anxiety. I would recommend her to anyone looking to improve their mental health and wellbeing."
-R.O.