PARENTS' COACH NETWORK
Perinatal Mental Health Support for Pregnancy & Postpartum
Do you feel anxious during pregnancy or overwhelmed as a parent? You are not alone.
Pregnancy, birth, and early parenting can be joyful — but for many individuals, this season also brings anxiety, low mood, emotional overwhelm, or resurfacing trauma. Perinatal mental health challenges are common, and seeking support is a strong and courageous first step.
If you are pregnant or caring for a newborn and experiencing persistent anxiety, sadness, fear, or emotional disconnection, perinatal mental health support can help you regain balance, clarity, and confidence during this important life transition.
Specialized Perinatal Mental Health Care
According to Postpartum Support International, early mental health support significantly improves outcomes for individuals experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and birth-related trauma.
Our psychotherapy services focus specifically on Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs). We provide evidence-based, compassionate care tailored to the emotional and psychological challenges that arise during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
Evidence-Based Psychotherapy for Pregnancy & Postpartum
We offer psychotherapy grounded in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) to help you:
manage pregnancy-related anxiety and stress
process birth trauma and difficult experiences
reduce symptoms of depression and PTSD
develop effective coping and emotional regulation skills
strengthen confidence during early parenting
Your mental health directly impacts both your well-being and your baby’s emotional and physical development. Support during this stage can make a lifelong difference.
We Provide Support For:
Infertility-related stress and grief
Perinatal anxiety or depression
Generalized anxiety disorder
Anxiety related to pregnancy or caring for a baby
Fear of childbirth
Birth trauma
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Postpartum blues or postpartum depression
Difficulty bonding or connecting with your baby
Parenting concerns and emotional adjustment
Who we serve?
Our perinatal mental health services are designed to support emotional well-being from pregnancy through the postpartum period
We support individuals and families during pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenting, including:
Pregnant individuals experiencing anxiety, stress, or low mood
Parents in the postpartum period adjusting to life with a newborn
Individuals experiencing birth trauma or pregnancy-related PTSD
Parents facing challenges with bonding or emotional connection
Families navigating infertility, loss, or complex reproductive journeys
Refugees and newcomers adjusting to pregnancy and parenting in a new country
We provide compassionate, culturally sensitive care and work in collaboration with community agencies to ensure families receive the support they need during this important life stage.
Multilingual Psychotherapy Services
We offer psychotherapy services in:
Cantonese
Arabic
Farsi
This allows us to support clients from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds with greater understanding and comfort.
Free Services for Eligible Clients
Psychotherapy services are free for clients covered under the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
A valid UCI number is required for eligibility.
Health Care Providers:
Please contact us to initiate services.
Funded by IRCC
Supporting Refugee and Newcomer Families
We collaborate with community agencies, settlement services, and organizations supporting refugees and newcomers. Referrals from partner agencies are welcomed for individuals who may benefit from perinatal mental health and psychotherapy services.
Please contact us to discuss partnership opportunities or to coordinate care for your clients.
Insurance Coverage
Psychotherapy may be covered by extended health insurance plans, including:
Manulife
Blue Cross
and other providers
Please check directly with your insurance provider for coverage details.
Is it normal to feel anxious or depressed during pregnancy or after birth?
Yes. Many parents experience anxiety, low mood, or emotional overwhelm during pregnancy or after childbirth. Hormonal changes, sleep deprivation, life transitions, and past experiences can all contribute. You are not weak, and you are not alone.
I just found out I'm pregnant and feel anxious instead of happy - is something wrong with me?
No. Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, numb, or even fearful after finding out you’re pregnant is very common. Pregnancy can trigger uncertainty, past experiences, or worries about responsibility and change. These reactions do not mean you won’t be a good parent or that you don’t want your baby.