Maternal Mental Health Counseling
If you’re a mom feeling overwhelmed, irritable, out-touched and exhausted all of the time, maternal mental health counseling may be the antidote you need to get your life back on track.
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Mental Health Counseling for Illinois Moms
Motherhood can bring joy, exhaustion, and moments that feel completely overwhelming—especially when you’re caring for infants, toddlers, or small children. Ali provides compassionate, evidence‑based support for moms navigating anxiety, mood changes, identity shifts, and the emotional load of daily caregiving. Her approach offers a steady, non‑judgmental space to process what you’re carrying, understand the roots of your stress, and build practical tools that help you feel more grounded and supported. Together, you’ll work toward restoring balance, strengthening confidence, and reconnecting with yourself in this demanding and meaningful season of life.
While many women experience some mild mood changes during pregnancy or after the birth of a child, 15 to 20% of women experience more significant symptoms of depression or anxiety.
Anxiety & Depression Association of America
Types of Maternal Mental Health Support Available at Barnum Counseling
Postpartum Therapeutic Support
Most women experience unfamiliar emotions after giving birth. Crying and feeling overwhelmed with motherhood are common. This experience, often called the “baby blues,” effects up to 80% of new moms. However, if you’re still feeling this way more than two weeks after giving birth, it may be postpartum depression or anxiety. Are you experiencing any of these feelings?
Sad, depressed, anxious or panicky
Irrational or intrusive thoughts
Difficulty bonding with your baby
Feeling “out of control” or like you’re “out of your mind”
Worry that you might hurt your baby or yourself
Ali’s advanced training in perinatal mental health and eleven years of experience in offering therapeutic support to moms enables her to identify and treat these symptoms and more. All offers both in person and telehealth sessions. You don’t have to leave home or find childcare to get the support that you deserve!
Therapy for Pregnancy Loss and Birth Trauma
Pregnancy loss and traumatic birthing experiences are some of the most painful things a woman and couple can endure. Have you or your partner experienced tragic loss or a frightening birth experience? Talking with a licensed therapist like Ali Barnum can help you begin to heal. At Barnum Counseling, you can find support navigating areas like the following:
Gently processing and working through the traumatic event
Reducing flashbacks and nightmares
Safely moving through the stages of grief
Finding peace and acceptance
Moving forward with additional family planning or trying to conceive again
Ali Barnum’s personal and professional experience make her uniquely qualified to help you heal from the grief that accompanies pregnancy loss or traumatic birth.
Take the first step toward maternal mental wellness by contacting Ali today. Remember, you’re not alone!
Motherhood Beyond Postpartum
Motherhood can bring joy, exhaustion, and moments that feel completely overwhelming—especially when you’re caring for infants, toddlers, or small children. Ali, who is also a mom, provides compassionate, evidence‑based support for moms navigating anxiety, mood changes, identity shifts, and the emotional load of daily caregiving. Her approach offers a steady, non‑judgmental space to process what you’re carrying, understand the roots of your stress, and build practical tools that help you feel more grounded and supported. Together, you’ll work toward restoring balance, strengthening confidence, and reconnecting with yourself in this demanding and meaningful season of life.
You birthed a baby, and you birthed yourself into a new phase of life. There is no more pronounced shift in body, mind, and spirit than becoming a mother.
Kimberly Ann Johnson
Barnum Counseling is in network with most major insurance companies. If you would like to know if your insurance covers maternal mental health counseling, please contact Ali.
Don’t struggle alone with maternal mental health issues.
Contact Ali today to get the support you need!
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