Support for postpartum depression, anxiety and the emotional changes of becoming a parent, in person or online.
Having a baby brings huge changes in hormones, sleep, identity and relationships. Feeling weepy or overwhelmed for a week or two after birth, often called the baby blues, is common. When low mood, anxiety or other symptoms are stronger or last longer, it may be a perinatal mood or anxiety condition.
These conditions can start during pregnancy or any time in the first year after birth, and they can affect any new parent. They are common, they are not your fault, and they are treatable.
Reach out if symptoms last more than two weeks, get worse, or make it hard to care for yourself or your baby. Tell your OB/GYN or doctor too.
If you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
At GearingUP, postpartum care is practical and compassionate. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps you challenge the harsh, anxious or hopeless thoughts that often come with new parenthood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for distress tolerance and emotion regulation help you get through the hardest moments, and mindfulness-based therapy helps you feel grounded and connected with your baby.
We work around the realities of life with a newborn, including online sessions from home. Partners are welcome to join, and we coordinate with your OB/GYN, pediatrician or psychiatrist when that helps.
Sessions are in person at our seven Dallas-Fort Worth offices or online.
Yes. Baby blues are common, mild and usually pass within about two weeks. Postpartum depression is stronger, lasts longer and benefits from treatment.
Online sessions from home are available and are often easiest with a newborn. Ask our team about in-person options when you call.
Yes. Partners can also struggle after a birth, and couples or individual sessions are available.
We’re happy to offer treatment for issues related to Post Partum Conditions at the following locations.
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