From Bump to Bliss: Guiding You Through Pregnancy with Expert Care
Navigating the unique worry and emotional challenges while being pregnant.
A safe space for expecting parents to develope coping methods and finding healing.
Regain strength and confidence so you can enjoy pregnancy again.


Your Emotional Well-being Matters: Pregnancy Counseling for a Peaceful Journey
We deeply empathize with the emotional turmoil and the critical need for compassionate guidance during this stressful time. Our unwavering commitment is to provide a safe and nurturing haven where you can navigate these challenges with utmost support and empathy.
We are here to support you as you embark on the path to healing, growth, and renewed strength.
Your Well-Being Matters As Much As The Roles You Play
Pregnancy is a transformative journey, but it’s not always straightforward. From the moment you discover you’re expecting, life can feel like a whirlwind of emotions, responsibilities, and physical changes. It’s not just about excitement or uncertainty—pregnancy often brings a mix of highs and lows that can feel overwhelming and exhausting.
If you’re navigating these challenges, you’re not alone. Many pregnant women grapple with anxiety, mood changes, relationship dynamics, and the pressure to prepare for motherhood while caring for themselves. The good news? Support is available, and pregnancy therapy can help you navigate this unique stage of life with confidence and clarity.
Have you been:
Feeling anxious, sad, or emotionally overwhelmed?
Struggling to balance the physical demands of pregnancy with your daily responsibilities?
Experiencing mood swings or moments of feeling on edge?
Facing challenges in your relationship with your partner or family?
Worrying about your ability to handle motherhood or the changes ahead
Feeling guilt, shame, or uncertainty about your pregnancy experience?
Avoiding social situations or finding it hard to ask for help?
Pregnancy therapy provides a safe, supportive space to explore your feelings, manage stress, and prepare emotionally for the arrival of your baby. With the right guidance and tools, you can nurture your mental health and embrace this life-changing journey with greater resilience and peace of mind.


Signs You Might Benefit from Counseling:
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Previous Pregnancy Loss: Coping with anxiety, fear, and grief after miscarriages or stillbirths during a subsequent pregnancy.
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Traumatic Birth Experience: Addressing intense fear or anxiety about giving birth again after a previous traumatic delivery.
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Mental Health History: Managing worsening symptoms of depression, anxiety, or other mental health challenges during pregnancy.
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Relationship Strain: Improving communication and mutual support in relationships under the stress of pregnancy.
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High Stress Levels: Developing effective strategies to manage stress from work, finances, or family issues.
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Fear of Parenting: Working through fears about parenting, especially those rooted in negative childhood experiences, to build confidence and preparedness.
Pregnancy Can Be Challenging. Therapy Can Help.

Emotional Support

Healthy Coping Strategies

Care Tailored To Your Needs

Help Navigating Pregnancy
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What is Matrescence?
Matrescence is the physical, psychological, and emotional change that occurs during the process of becoming a mother. However, here at Matrescence we consider it to be ALL parenthood, not just motherhood. It is considered a developmental phase, much like adolescence, that can involve a variety of things such as hormonal shifts, body changes, identity reconstruction, and relationship transitions. The four components that contribute to the challenges of matrescence are:
- Changing Family Dynamics: adding a child or children to a relationship undoubtedly causes strain and stress
- Ambivalence: the push and pull of wanting a baby close, but also an intense desire for space
- Fantasy vs. Reality: anticipating parenthood will go one way, and then discovering it may look different
- Guilt and Shame: fear that one may never live up to the “perfect” parent.
If you and/or your partner feel these challenges, contact us to learn more about
how we can help.

Insurance & Payment Information
We are currently in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO, BCBS Blue Choice, Cigna/Evernorth, Aetna, and United Healthcare plans. We strongly recommend checking with your individual plan to inquire about therapy benefits. You may be responsible for co-payment or other costs. If we are out of network with your provider and you would like to submit through your insurance, we are able to provide you with a receipt (known as a “superbill”). You are then able to submit this to your provider for reimbursement, if your plan provides this type of coverage.





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