Postpartum therapy in NYC & Westchester
Supporting Parents and Families Through the Postpartum Period
Welcoming a baby into your family is a life-changing experience that comes with a unique set of gifts and challenges. Many new parents find themselves facing unexpected emotional shifts, from mood swings and anxiety to difficulties adjusting to their new roles. At Dr. Inzinna Psychological Services, we provide compassionate, evidence-based postpartum therapy to help you navigate these changes with support and confidence.
Understanding Postpartum Mental Health
It’s typical to experience the “baby blues” in the first days after childbirth. However, when feelings of sadness, fear, or exhaustion persist beyond 2 weeks, it may be a sign of a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder (PMAD). These are common, affecting 1 in 7 mothers — and they are highly treatable.
- Postpartum depression (persistent sadness, hopelessness, or guilt)
- Postpartum anxiety (racing thoughts, panic, excessive worry)
- Postpartum OCD (intrusive thoughts and compulsions related to baby)
- Birth trauma or difficult labor experiences
- Adjustment struggles and identity shifts
- Stress balancing caregiving, relationships, and work
How Postpartum Therapy Can Help
Therapy offers a safe and supportive space to:
- Understand and normalize your experience
- Reduce anxiety, stress, and intrusive thoughts
- Process birth-related trauma
- Strengthen coping skills and resilience
- Improve sleep, mood, and daily functioning
- Support bonding with your baby
- Improve connection with your partner and/or support system
Our Approach to Postpartum Therapy
Our clinicians use evidence-based approaches to combine psychodynamic psychotherapy with practical, skills-based interventions.This means we don’t just treat symptoms, we also explore the deeper emotional shifts that come with motherhood to help you shape this new identity and build up long-term resilience.
You’ll find therapy to be:
- Collaborative — a partnership between you and your therapist
- Compassionate — warm, supportive, and non-judgmental
- Trauma-informed — sensitive to the vulnerabilities related to your life experiences
- Flexible — tailored to your needs, whether you’re seeking short-term support or ongoing therapy
Meet Our Perinatal/Postpartum Therapist
Dr. Emily Underwood, PsyD
Emily specializes in trauma recovery and women’s health, with advanced training in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders through her APA-accredited internship at Allegheny Health Network. She is also a member of Postpartum Support International (PSI), reflecting her commitment to supporting parents and families through this transformative stage of life.
For a free consultation, call Dr. Emily at +1 201-378-3915 or email dremily@drinzinna.com
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Insurance & Accessibility
We believe quality care should be accessible. That’s why we accept most major insurance plans (Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Oxford, BCBS, and more). We also offer flexible scheduling, including evening and telehealth options, to support busy parents.
Planning Ahead During Pregnancy?
If you’re currently pregnant and want to prepare emotionally for the postpartum period, or need support for anxiety or mood symptoms during your pregnancy, explore our Prenatal Therapy services. We offer compassionate care from pregnancy through the transition into parenthood.