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Three Months Ago, You Had a Baby. Today, You're Wondering If You'll Ever Feel Like Yourself Again.

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Three Months Ago, You Had a Baby. Today, You're Wondering If You'll Ever Feel Like Yourself Again.

The newborn phase is over, but the struggle isn't.

You're past the "baby blues" window, but something still isn't right. Sleep-deprived, emotionally exhausted, and questioning everything; this isn't how it was supposed to feel.

You might be back at work but unable to focus. Maybe you're at home but feel like a ghost in your own life. Often, everyone says "you're doing great" but inside, you're barely holding it together.

You're not broken. You're experiencing postpartum depression or anxiety, and there's a way forward.

Speak with a Therapist: 403-488-8912

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This Isn't About Pregnancy Anymore

If you're searching for help, you've probably noticed a lot of resources talk about "perinatal" support, which covers pregnancy AND postpartum.

There is a nuance to consider:

The challenges you face at 4 months postpartum are completely different from what you faced at 8 months pregnant.

We are here to support mothers who:

  • Already had their baby (you're not pregnant anymore)

  • Are past the first few weeks (this isn't "baby blues")

  • Are struggling with the reality of early motherhood

  • Need support for what's happening RIGHT NOW, not prenatal preparation

Whether your baby is 6 weeks old or 6 months old, if you're struggling emotionally, we're here for you.

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What Postpartum Mental Health Actually Looks Like

Everyone Keeps Asking How the Baby Is. No One Asks How You Are.

The World Sees:

  • A new mom with a beautiful baby

  • Someone who "should be grateful"

  • Adorable Instagram photos

  • A life that looks complete

You Feel:

  • Completely alone, even when surrounded by people

  • Resentful of everyone who told you this would be "magical"

  • Terrified by thoughts you can't control

  • Guilty for not feeling the joy everyone expects

  • Exhausted in a way that sleep doesn't fix

  • Like you've lost yourself entirely

And the worst part?

You thought this would pass by now. Everyone said the first few weeks were the hardest. But you're months in, and it's not getting better, it's getting worse.

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The Symptoms No One Warns You About

  • Emotional Symptoms

    Crying at random moments (or feeling nothing at all)

    Feeling like you're watching your life from outside your body

    Overwhelming guilt about "not being grateful enough"

    Anger that erupts over tiny things

    Feeling trapped, resentful, or like you made a terrible mistake

    Complete loss of who you were before baby

  • Physical Symptoms

    Exhaustion that rest doesn't cure

    Panic attacks (racing heart, can't breathe, feel like you're dying)

    Can't eat or can't stop eating

    Physical heaviness—like your body weighs 1000 pounds

    Constant tension, jaw clenching, headaches

  • Intrusive Thoughts

    What if I drop the baby?

    What if something terrible happens and it's my fault?

    What if I hurt my baby? (Even though you never would)

    What if my baby stops breathing?

    Images of harm coming to your baby that you can't shake

    What if everyone would be better off without me?

  • Social Isolation

    You cancel plans because you can't face people

    You avoid mom groups because everyone else seems fine

    You lie when people ask "how are you?" because the truth feels too heavy

    You scroll social media and feel like the only one struggling

  • Relationship Strain

    You resent your partner for sleeping through the night

    You snap at them for "not helping enough"

    Sex feels impossible (physically and emotionally)

    You feel completely alone even when they're right there

    You wonder if your relationship will survive this

If you're reading this and thinking
"That's exactly how I feel," then you're not imagining it.
You're experiencing postpartum depression and/or anxiety.

And you don't have to live like this.

Find a Calgary Postpartum Therapist

Calgary Therapists Who Specialize in Postpartum Recovery

Avery Rozak-Leach, MC

Registered Provisional Psychologist

Registered Provisional Psychologist | Anxiety & Overwhelm Specialist

Avery helps mothers move from feeling stuck and anxious to feeling stronger and clearer. She specializes in managing the intrusive thoughts and constant worry that often accompany postpartum anxiety.

Why mothers choose Avery:

  • She provides compassionate support without judgment

  • She offers practical tools to manage panic and racing thoughts

  • She helps you trust yourself as a mother when anxiety says you can't

  • She understands that healing isn't linear

Specializations:

  • Postpartum anxiety & panic

  • Intrusive thoughts

  • Life transitions & adjustment to motherhood

  • Emotional regulation when everything feels overwhelming

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Perinatal Therapy Calgary

Claire Granson, MC

Registered Provisional Psychologist

Claire knows what it's like to struggle during a time when everything is "supposed" to be perfect, because she's lived it herself.

As both a therapist and a mother, Claire brings not just clinical training, but deep personal understanding to her work with expecting and new parents.

She specializes in supporting:

  • Pregnancy and postpartum anxiety/depression

  • Birth trauma and loss

  • Identity shifts during the transition to parenthood

  • Relationship strain during demanding life stages

  • Parents who look "fine" on the outside but are quietly unraveling

Claire's approach:
Steady. Relational. Focused on helping you feel seen, especially when life feels uncertain or overwhelming.

She draws from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), CBT, DBT, and Family Systems Therapy to create a safe space where you can finally exhale and make sense of what you're going through.

Claire understands that asking for help, especially when everything seems fine from the outside, is one of the hardest things you'll do. And she'll hold space for all of it.

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STEP 1: Book Your First Session (Takes 2 Minutes)

📞 Call or text: 403-488-8912
💻 Or book online while baby naps

What happens:

  • We'll match you with a therapist who specializes in postpartum mental health

  • We'll find a time that works (yes, evenings and weekends)

  • We'll confirm whether you want online or in-person

STEP 2: Your First Therapy Session (50 Minutes)

You can:

  • Attend from home (online) in your pajamas if you want

  • Come to our Marda Loop office (free parking)

  • Bring your baby if needed (we're baby-friendly)

What happens:

  • Your therapist will ask about your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience

  • You'll talk about what you're feeling right now (the good, the bad, the terrifying)

  • Together, you'll identify your biggest challenges

  • You'll create a plan for healing

  • You'll leave with at least one tool you can use immediately

This is a judgment-free zone. You can say the things you're afraid to say out loud.

STEP 3: Building Your Personalized Recovery Plan

Depending on what you're struggling with, therapy might focus on:

For Postpartum Depression:

  • Processing birth trauma or difficult postpartum experiences

  • Addressing bonding challenges without shame

  • Rebuilding your sense of self beyond "mom"

  • Managing guilt, grief, and the loss of your pre-baby identity

  • Practical strategies for functioning when everything feels impossible

For Postpartum Anxiety:

  • Reducing intrusive thoughts and constant worry

  • Calming your nervous system (breathwork, somatic tools)

  • Learning to trust yourself as a mother

  • Breaking the cycle of checking, reassurance-seeking, and hypervigilance

  • Managing health anxiety about your baby

For Postpartum Rage:

  • Understanding the connection between rage, burnout, and unmet needs

  • Processing resentment toward your partner

  • Communicating needs instead of exploding

  • Finding healthy outlets for anger

  • Rebuilding your relationship after baby

For Bonding Challenges:

  • Understanding why bonding didn't happen "naturally"

  • Releasing shame and self-judgment

  • Creating attachment through attunement (not just "baby-wearing")

  • Processing conflicting feelings about your baby

STEP 4: Weekly Sessions & Progressive Healing

Many mothers attend weekly sessions for 8-12 weeks, then reduce frequency as symptoms improve.

What you'll notice over time:

  • Week 2-3: You're sleeping better (when baby allows it)

  • Week 4-6: Intrusive thoughts quiet down

  • Week 6-8: You start feeling connected to your baby

  • Week 8-10: You laugh again. You feel lighter.

  • Week 10-12: You recognize yourself again, not the old you, but a new, stronger version

There is no "snapping back" to who you were before baby because you have more life experience than you did then. What you will gain will feel even better: connect with the version of you that is mother who knows how to care for herself AND her child.

STEP 5: Long-Term Wellness

Our goal is to help you build lasting resilience, not keep you in therapy forever.

When you're ready, we'll close therapy knowing you have:

  • Tools to manage anxiety and overwhelm

  • Healthy coping strategies

  • A stronger relationship with yourself and your partner

  • Confidence in your ability to handle hard things

Where you can find us.

Located in the heart of Marda Loop in Calgary, our office offers a tranquil space where you can take a breath and focus on you.