Pre & postpartum counseling
Support for new parents, at the office or at home.
Counseling for stress, depression and anxiety before and after a baby arrives, with in-home sessions for new parents and couples sessions too.
You're not alone
More common than many parents think
According to the American Psychological Association, some 9 to 16 percent of women experience postpartum depression or anxiety after childbirth.
Constant worry
About the baby's health, being a good parent, or balancing work and home.
Restless or low
Moodiness, trouble sleeping, or a racing heart and dizziness.
Strain between partners
Unmet expectations and intimacy struggles after the baby arrives.
How it works
A new baby brings joy. It can bring a lot more.
A new baby in the house can bring intense feelings of stress, depression and anxiety, trouble asking for the support you need, and problems with your spouse and other children.
I know how hard it is to find time alone after having a baby, so I offer counseling both at the office and in your home, at a time that's convenient for you.
Having a baby is a transition for the whole family, so couples sessions help new parents adjust to the changes in their relationship.
Counseling is also available before the baby comes, so both of you can adjust.
Free 20-minute phone call
We talk about what you need and how I can help.
At the office or at home
In-home sessions for new parents, at a time that suits you.
12 to 16 weeks
Interpersonal Psychotherapy, focused on symptom relief.
Couples sessions
Communication and listening skills for new parents.
Interpersonal Psychotherapy
A focused approach, usually 12 to 16 weeks
I've had a great deal of success using Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) for postpartum depression and anxiety. It's time-limited, its main goal is symptom relief, and I take an active part in it.
Research often suggests psychotherapy as the first line of treatment. If we decide together that short-term medication is best, I'll refer you to a psychiatrist and keep working closely with them.
IPT looks at four areas:
- Grief for losses to your sense of self or relationships
- Role transitions, like a loss of independence
- Disputes and unmet expectations between partners
- Struggles with attachment in other relationships
Questions about pre & postpartum counseling
What new parents often ask
Dana Zuskin, M.S., LMHC, LPC
Still have a question? Ask on the free 20-minute phone consultation.
Get startedCan you come to my home?
Yes. For parents who have recently had a baby, sessions can be at your home, at a time that's convenient for you.
Can we come before the baby is born?
Yes. Talking about role changes and differing priorities before the baby arrives can make the process easier and less scary.
Do you see couples after a baby?
Yes. Couples sessions help new parents work through changes in mood, intimacy and connection.
Will I need medication?
Not necessarily. Psychotherapy is often the first step. If we decide together that medication would help, I'll work closely with a psychiatrist.
Get started
Take the first step
Call for a free 20-minute phone consultation. Same-day appointments may be available.
If you leave a voicemail, keep it brief and leave out sensitive details. We can talk about everything on the phone.
- Call(203) 873-1110
- Location1330 Post Road, Suite 9, Fairfield, CT 06824
- HoursMon–Fri, 7:30 am – 9:00 pm
In crisis? Therapy is not an emergency service. Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or call 911.