Perinatal OCD Counseling That Goes Beneath the Surface
Specialized Perinatal Mental Health Services | Millcreek, UT & Telehealth Throughout Utah
Talking about how you feel is a start.
Real change, the kind where you actually stop dreading certain thoughts, feel present with your baby, or move through the day without the same mental loops, requires targeted, evidence-based work.
At Perinatal Wellness, that's what we're here to do.
Sessions are available in-person in Millcreek, Utah and virtually throughout Utah.
Perinatal OCD & Anxiety (Intrusive Thoughts, Unwanted Images & Overthinking)
Most people assume anxiety and OCD look the same. They don't.
Perinatal OCD often shows up as terrifying, intrusive thoughts or images.
They can range from thoughts about harming your baby, something going wrong, or being a bad parent.
Compulsions (the behaviors that follow) feel helpful in the moment: checking, researching, seeking reassurance, avoiding.
Without the right treatment, the terrifying cycle keeps going.
This is one of the most underdiagnosed and misdiagnosed experiences in the perinatal period. Many people are told they have anxiety and never receive the targeted treatment that actually works.
Using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), we work to break the cycle, build tolerance for uncertainty and doubt loops, and help you stop letting intrusive thoughts run your life.
This therapy is appropriate for:
Intrusive thoughts or images about your baby or yourself
Compulsive reassurance-seeking or researching, checking, (physical or mental compulsions or actions to help alleviate the anxiety )
Avoidance that's growing your world smaller
Anxiety that feels like a loop you can't exit
Perfectionism and fear of doing something wrong
How to Get Started in 15 Minutes
Start with a free 15-minute consultation.
This is a low-pressure conversation to share what you're going through, ask questions, and explore whether working together is a good fit.
From there, you'll schedule a 60-minute intake session ($200) to build a treatment plan tailored to your specific needs.
Ongoing 50-minute individual sessions are $180. Longer EMDR and ERP intensive formats are also available (see below).
Insurance accepted:
HMHI Mental Health Network (University of Utah employees)
Private pay accepted