Prenatal/Postpartum Therapy in Didsbury, Alberta
Common Postpartum Concerns I Support
I work with postpartum clients experiencing:
Persistent sadness, anxiety, or mood swings
Feeling disconnected from yourself or your baby
Intrusive or distressing thoughts
Overwhelm, irritability, or emotional numbness
Guilt, shame, or grief about how postpartum looks or feels
Birth trauma or difficult delivery experiences
Identity shifts and loss of your “old self”
Relationship or partner strain after baby
Difficulty asking for or accepting help
You Deserve Support, Too
Caring for a new life doesn’t mean neglecting your own. Reaching out for postpartum therapy is not a weakness—it’s a meaningful step toward healing, balance, and connection.
If you’re ready, I’d be honored to support you during this season.
You’re not “failing” at motherhood—you’re adjusting to a massive life change.
The postpartum period can be tender, overwhelming, and deeply transformative. Many new parents are surprised by how intense this season feels—emotionally, mentally, and relationally. If you’re struggling after having a baby, you’re not alone, and support can make a meaningful difference.
Postpartum therapy offers a compassionate space to process what you’re experiencing, regain a sense of steadiness, and feel more like yourself again.
Postpartum Therapy Is for You If…
You feel like you should be coping better—but aren’t
You’re exhausted and overwhelmed, even when things look “fine”
You’re worried about your thoughts or emotional reactions
You want support without judgment or pressure
You’re ready for care that centers you, not just the baby
What Postpartum Therapy Can Help With
Therapy during the postpartum period can help you:
Understand what’s happening emotionally and physiologically
Reduce anxiety, depression, and intrusive thoughts
Process birth or medical trauma at your own pace
Rebuild confidence and self-trust as a parent
Set boundaries and manage expectations (yours and others’)
Navigate identity changes and role transitions
Feel more grounded, supported, and connected
We move at a pace that feels safe and sustainable for you.
My Approach to Postpartum Care
My approach is gentle, evidence-based, and deeply validating. I recognize that postpartum mental health exists within real contexts—sleep deprivation, hormonal shifts, caregiving demands, cultural expectations, and limited support.
Together, we’ll focus on:
Creating emotional safety and relief
Normalizing your experience without minimizing it
Building coping tools that work in real life
Honoring your values, identity, and family structure
You don’t have to “push through” this season alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Postpartum therapy is specialized support for mothers who are struggling emotionally after having a baby. If addresses the identity shift that comes with parenthood along with depression, anxiety, and intrusive thoughts that may arise. The goal is to help you feel better, function more easily, and experience more joy in this new chapter.
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Yes. Many new parents experience “what if” images and thoughts about harm coming to their baby. Our work together will work to reduce their frequency and feel safe in your own mind again.
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Absolutely. Birth trauma is very real and way more common than you would think. EMDR is particularly effective for processing birth trauma so the memories lose their emotional charge. This makes it so that you experience less anxiety and are triggered less by those memories.
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Yes. I offer secure online sessions so you can attend from the comfort of your home —often while baby is napping or with a partner/family member. In person sessions are also available in Didsbury.
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Baby blues are common, mild, and usually resolve within two weeks. Postpartum depression or anxiety lasts longer, feels more intense, and can interfere with daily life, sleep, bonding with your baby, or your sense of self. If you are feeling constantly worried, overwhelmed, or hopeless for more than two weeks, it’s okey (and wise) to reach out for support.
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There’s no “too early” or “too late.” Some parents reach out in pregnancy, right after birth, or even years later when they realize they’re still struggling. You are welcome whenever you feel ready.
Meet your Didsbury, Alberta Postpartum Therapist
Hi! I’m Kelsie, a Registered Psychologist specializing in postpartum mental health. I support new mothers who are struggling with postpartum anxiety, depression, overwhelm, intrusive thoughts, birth trauma, or the quiet grief that can come with the transition to parenthood.
Motherhood is beautiful, and it can also be incredibly hard. I provide a warm, compassionate, and non-judgemental space where you can speak openly about the parts that feel heavy without fear of being told, “you should just be grateful.”
I can help you process difficult birth experiences, ease anxiety and intrusive thoughts, rebuild your sense of self, and feel more connected to your baby and your new role. You don’t have to figure this out alone. You deserve support that truly understands what you are going through.
KELSIE MOORE MACP, R.PSYCH
Other Specialties
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EMDR
Feel like you have processed trauma but you still get emotional reactions and easily triggered? Get to the unconscious side of healing with EMDR.
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Anxiety
Feeling overwhelmed and like you can’t shut your brain off? Going to worst-case scenario in your head all the time can become exhausting. Learn more about how anxiety therapy can help.
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Couples
Experiencing difficulty in your relationship after having a baby? Maybe it’s hard to be intimate or to communicate or understand each other. Learn more about how couple’s therapy can help.
