Postpartum Support & Recovery in Calgary
You carried life.
Now let us carry you.
Specialized support for postpartum anxiety and depression; because healing is not a luxury, it's a necessity.
📞 403.488.8912 (call or text)
Serving Calgary Moms online & in-person | Evening & weekend appointments available
YOU ARE NOT ALONE
What you're feeling is real, and it has a name.
Postpartum anxiety and depression are among the most common complications of childbirth. Yet so many mothers suffer in silence, believing they should simply feel grateful.
1 in 5
mothers experience postpartum mood disorders
50%
of cases go undiagnosed and untreated
With Proper Support
The vast majority of women improve significantly with timely, evidence-based care.
RECOGNIZE THE SIGNS OF POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION & ANXIETY
It's not weakness. It's not failure. It's biology.
Racing Thoughts
Intrusive, unwanted thoughts that won't quiet down, especially about your baby's safety.
Sleep Disturbance
Unable to sleep even when your baby sleeps, or sleeping far more than usual.
Emotional Numbness
Feeling disconnected from your baby, partner, or the joy you expected to feel.
Persistent Sadness
The transition into parenthood can be isolating & overwhelming. We offer compassionate support through the complexity of this chapter. Learn more…
Panic & Restlessness
Physical symptoms of anxiety: racing heart, shortness of breath, an inability to be still.
Withdrawal
Pulling away from loved ones, avoiding social situations, feeling like a burden.
OUR APPROACH
Healing that honours
your whole self, after pregnancy.
Recovery isn't about returning to who you were. It's about becoming who you need to be to feel whole, confident and present; with gentleness, science, and unwavering support.
01 Compassionate Assessment
A confidential, judgment-free evaluation to understand your unique experience and needs.
02 Personalized Care Plan
Evidence-based treatment tailored to you; therapy, support groups, and holistic approaches.
03 Ongoing Support
You're never alone in this. Continuous guidance as you rediscover yourself beyond motherhood.
VOICES OF RECOVERY IN POSTPARTUM MENTAL HEALTH
From women who walked this path before you and experts in the field.
“You are not alone. You are not to blame. With help, you will be well.”
— Karen Kleiman, Founder of The Postpartum Stress Center
“We tell women they should feel grateful and blissful, and when they don’t, they feel ashamed. That shame is often the biggest barrier to getting help.”
— Catherine Birndorf, Co-founder of The Motherhood Center
“You can love your baby and still hate how you’re feeling. The two are not mutually exclusive.”
— Shoshana Bennett, Founder of Postpartum Assistance for Mothers
The bravest thing you'll do today is ask for help.
Whether you're certain something is wrong or just wondering if what you feel is normal, reaching out is the first step.
Postpartum Support International
Confidential · Judgment-free · Available 24/7
HERE TO SUPPORT YOU
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
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.
YOUR HEALING JOURNEY | WHAT TO EXPECT
Postpartum Anxiety and Depression Therapy
From your first call to lasting wellness, here's how the process works, step by step.
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It takes just 2 minutes.
📞 403.488.8912 (call or text)
📧 admin@corepsychology.comor book online.
What happens next:
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
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Attend from home (online) — pajamas welcome
Come to our Marda Loop office (free parking)
Bring your baby if needed — we're baby-friendly
During your session:
Your therapist asks about your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience
You talk about what you're feeling right now — the good, the bad, the terrifying
Together, you identify your biggest challenges
You create a plan for healing
You 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.
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Depending on what you're struggling with, therapy might focus on:
Depression | Anxiety | Rage | Bonding
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
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Most mothers see change in 8–12 weeks
Most mothers attend weekly sessions for 8–12 weeks
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 — a new, stronger version
There is no "snapping back" to who you were before baby. What you will gain feels even better, the version of you that is a mother who knows how to care for herself and her child.
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.