Danielle Smith, LCSW, PMH-C is a pregnancy and postpartum therapist helping new moms with their anxiety and depression
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Pregnancy & Postpartum Therapy

Did you know that up to 1 in 5 women experience anxiety, depression, or other mood disorders during pregnancy or within the first year after giving birth? If you’re feeling overwhelmed by intrusive thoughts, heightened anxiety, identity shifts, or a sense that you’ve lost yourself in motherhood, you are not alone - and you don’t have to figure it out alone either.

In our sessions, we’ll work together to help you:

  • Understand and manage symptoms of postpartum anxiety or depression

  • Navigate identity changes and the mental load of motherhood

  • Build coping tools for intrusive thoughts and emotional overwhelm

  • Reconnect with your sense of self and your role as a mother

  • Feel more confident, grounded, and emotionally supported in this season

Using a trauma-informed and perinatal-focused approach, I’ll meet you exactly where you are with compassion and practical tools that fit your real life.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions About Pregnancy & Postpartum Therapy

  • If you’re feeling more anxious, irritable, or disconnected than usual, you may be experiencing postpartum depression or postpartum anxiety. Therapy can help you feel more like yourself again.

  • The “baby blues” typically resolve within two weeks, while postpartum depression lasts longer and may feel heavier or more persistent. Support makes a big difference.

  • Absolutely — perinatal therapy can prepare you emotionally for postpartum and reduce the risk of postpartum mood challenges.

Danielle Smith, LCSW, PMH-C is a licensed therapist in New Jersey providing support for moms through pregnancy, postpartum, and early motherhood.

Empowered Counseling Pricing

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    15 Minute Consultation Call

    Free

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    60 Minute Initial Psychological Assessment

    $275

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    45 Minute Sessions

    $225

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