Postpartum Anxiety & OCD Treatment

It is estimated that 1 in 5 pregnant women and new moms suffer from an anxiety disorder, exceeding rates of postpartum depression. Called the "hidden disorder," very few moms recognize postpartum anxiety and it often goes undiagnosed. At Anxiety & OCD Treatment Services, we help parents and parents-to-be who are suffering from anxiety and OCD.

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Here are common signs of prenatal and postpartum anxiety:

• Being overwhelmed with worry

• Racing thoughts

• Unwanted intrusive thoughts, such as thoughts of harm coming to baby or loved ones

• Feeling on-edge, agitation

• Panic attacks

• Concentration problems

• Eating and sleeping difficulties

• Seeking constant reassurance

• Excessive checking

• Ruminating/ dwelling

Our providers specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) treatment, which focuses on teaching about anxiety during pregnancy and the postpartum period; developing self-care strategies and accessing social support; identifying negative thoughts and worries, and learning ways to cope with them; discussing common avoidance patterns in pregnant and postpartum parents, and focusing on approach (vs avoidance); and identifying common setbacks and making a plan for managing future anxiety symptoms.