Pregnancy and the postpartum period are such a sensitive time in a woman’s life. One that can come with a lot of social pressure and expectations of how we are “supposed” to feel, and how we are “supposed” to act. It can be a beautiful, sacred time, and it can also be a time full of stress and pain. It can be both.

1 in 5 to 7 women suffer from postpartum mood disorders. 

1 and 10 men suffer from postpartum depression

The number one complication of childbirth is perinatal mood disorders. 

Yet, many women and families struggle silently, or are ridden with guilt, as these issues are overlooked, minimized, or neglected as part of perinatal care. 

At Katie Ford Counseling and Consulting PLLC, Katie Ford has specialized training from Postpartum Support International in supporting women with perinatal mood issues. She takes a compassionate, empathetic and directive approach to truly understand your unique story, while helping to build the tools to work through the depression or anxiety, and strengthen the attachment to your child and family. Additionally, Katie utilizes SAFE EMDR (find out more about this modality here) to support the healing from trauma that maybe impacting your perinatal experience.

Erich Roberts specializes in supporting fathers and partners who maybe struggling with a postpartum mood disorder, or desire support in this major life transition. As a father to two small children, he understands the inherent difficulties and joys in this transition both from a clinical and personal experience.