Heal Through Birth Trauma Counseling
Compassionate counseling for those who had a traumatic birth experience
A safe space where experienced therapists guide you through healing
Regain strength and confidence after a traumatic birth so you’re able to enjoy life and motherhood again
Strengthen emotional resilience with yourself and your partner
Supporting Those Who Have Have Had Birth Trauma on Their Journey to Emotional Wellness
Parents can, unfortunately, find themselves grappling with the unique challenges of birth trauma. We deeply empathize with the emotional turmoil and the critical need for compassionate guidance during this trying 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 after birth trauma.
Your well-being matters as much as the roles you play.
Becoming a mom can be a profound and life-changing experience, but it’s not always straightforward. For many, childbirth itself can be overwhelming and even traumatic. Birth trauma—whether from a physically challenging delivery, unexpected complications, or emotional distress during labor—can leave lasting emotional scars. Combined with the responsibilities and changes of motherhood, it can feel like too much to handle alone.
If you’re struggling after a difficult birth, know that you’re not alone. Many women experience feelings of fear, sadness, guilt, or anxiety related to their birth experience. The good news? Support is available, and therapy for birth trauma can help you process your experience, heal, and find peace. Some signs you may benefit from birth trauma counseling include:
- Coping with the profound emotional weight of traumatic birth experiences
- Navigating the confusion and emotional aftermath of a difficult birth Managing anxiety about recovery and future well-being
- Dealing with anger or frustration tied to the birth experience
- Confronting feelings of isolation when others may not fully understand your pain
- Struggling to connect with or be around those who had uncomplicated births
Empathetic Help and Healing for Birth Trauma at Matrescence Therapy.
Therapy for birth trauma provides a safe, supportive space to process the emotional and physical impact of your experience. Together, we can help you make sense of your feelings, rebuild your sense of safety, and move forward with confidence and healing. You don’t have to navigate this alone—support is here to help you reconnect with yourself and embrace the joys of motherhood.
Sessions are typically 45-55 minutes long and done from the comfort of your own home. Our therapists are comfortable discussing fertility challenges, pregnancy loss, IVF, and more. Our first session will discuss how you have been feeling lately, and we will learn a little more about you. We will then work together to create a plan to help you start feeling better.
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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All sessions are held through video. You must be residing in Illinois.