Therapy for Postpartum Rage
Understand why the anger feels so big
Talk openly about the feelings you’ve been hiding
Learn to respond instead of react
Build tools for calming your body and protecting your relationships
Heal the shame and find compassion for yourself
It’s okay if you’re losing your temper.
Postpartum rage is real—and it’s more common than most people admit. You might feel like you’re constantly on the edge. Small things—spilled milk, a partner who sleeps through the baby crying, the sound of your name being called one more time—can send you into a spiral of anger, then guilt.
Maybe you’re snapping more than you want to. Maybe you’ve felt the heat rise in your chest and scared yourself with how intense it got. Maybe you’ve thought, “What is wrong with me?”
There’s nothing wrong with you. You’re not broken. You’re carrying too much.
At Matrescence Therapy, we help you explore what’s underneath the rage—with zero judgment. We offer a space where you can be honest about what you’re feeling, understand what’s happening in your body, and start to move toward more peace and control.
Postpartum rage doesn’t mean you don’t love your baby.
It can show up as:
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Explosive outbursts over small things
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Feeling like you’re going to snap at any moment
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Yelling or slamming doors—then crying afterward
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Resentment toward your partner or baby
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Guilt and shame after losing your temper
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Feeling completely out of control
This isn’t just about being “stressed” or “hormonal.” Postpartum rage is often a signal of deeper unmet needs—like exhaustion, overwhelm, overstimulation, or a sense of being unsupported. Therapy offers a place to safely unpack that anger and begin to heal.
Support that meets you where you are.
We know how painful it can feel to be angry in a season where you thought you were supposed to feel joyful. Therapy isn’t here to shame or fix you—it’s here to support you, gently and effectively.
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All of your feelings are welcome: You don’t have to soften your edges here. We’re not afraid of big emotions. We honor the full truth of your experience.
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Come as you are: Burned out, furious, tearful, quiet—it’s all okay. This is a space where you can be real.
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Explore what’s underneath: Together, we’ll uncover the stress, pain, and unmet needs that may be fueling the rage.
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Practice regulation, not repression: We’ll help you build tools to pause, breathe, and respond—without pretending the feelings aren’t there.
You don’t have to be ashamed of your anger. It doesn’t make you a bad mom. It makes you a mom who needs support—and who deserves it.
You’re rage is a signal. Therapy can help.
Heal the Shame Around Anger
Learn to Calm Your Body and Reclaim Control
Understand the Roots of Your Triggers
Protect Your Relationships While Honoring Your Needs
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Virtual Sessions Throughout Chicagoland & Illinois
*This is a virtual practice.
All sessions are held through video. You must be residing in Illinois.