Postpartum Couples Therapy

Improve partner communication

Divide up responsibilities

Reconnect emotionally and intimately

Manage stress and resolve conflicts

Create a supportive environment

Helping couples grow together during the transition to parenthood.

 

Becoming a parent can really change the way you connect with your partner. The excitement of welcoming a baby is mixed with new responsibilities, sleepless nights, and emotional highs and lows that can feel overwhelming. It’s common for couples to notice a shift in their relationship as you both adjust to your new roles. The balance between you may feel different, especially when it comes to sharing parenting duties, managing stress, or finding time for each other. These changes can sometimes lead to feelings of frustration or disconnect.

Therapy provides a space to address common postpartum challenges. With open communication and support, couples can navigate this transition together and come out stronger, finding new ways to support each other as parents and partners.

 

     

    Small steps toward a stronger partnership and happier home.

     

    We’re here to support couples who have recently welcomed a baby or are finding parenthood more challenging than expected. Having a baby is a huge life change, and it’s natural for it to bring up new challenges and shifts in your relationship. Therapy can be a valuable way to navigate these changes together and strengthen your connection during this transition.

    Here are some of the topics we can explore together:

    • Dividing responsibilities and sharing the mental load of parenting
    • Supporting moms in their postpartum recovery and well-being
    • Strengthening your bond with your baby as a team
    • Addressing intimacy concerns and reconnecting as partners
    • Improving communication and resolving conflicts
    • Managing stress and finding emotional balance
    • Building mutual emotional support as you grow into parenthood together

    We’re here to help you and your partner find your way through this season with more understanding, teamwork, and connection.

        Personalized care for the unique challenges of parenthood.

         

        Moving forward starts with making time to prioritize your relationship. Therapy offers a supportive, judgment-free space to talk openly, gain new perspectives, and create practical strategies for handling the stresses of parenthood. With guided support, you and your partner can move forward with greater confidence and connection.

        Our sessions are tailored to your needs as a couple, offering flexible options to fit your busy life as new parents. Whether you’re navigating emotional challenges, communication struggles, or concerns about intimacy, our therapists provide a compassionate space to find solutions together.

            Postpartum Can Affect Couples. Therapy can help.

            Improve Communication

            Emotional Support

            Strengthen Teamwork

            Reconnect as Partners

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            Phone number: 224-999-0591

            Virtual Sessions Throughout Chicagoland & Illinois

            *This is a virtual practice.
            All sessions are held through video. You must be residing in Illinois.