Postpartum Depression & Anxiety Therapy in Orlando Florida
Specialized support for women who are struggling after birth and are ready to feel like themselves again.
Postpartum Depression and Anxiety Are More Common Than People Realize, and They're Treatable
Women often come to Monarch Counseling feeling like they’re failing, like something is wrong with them, like they should be okay by now. Many are still replaying a traumatic birth, unable to shake it, and wondering why they can’t just move on. We work with women throughout Orlando, Winter Park, and the surrounding area, both in person and by telehealth.
They leave here with a better understanding of what was actually happening, feeling like themselves again, and equipped with tools that make the hard days manageable. They gain a clearer understanding of what their experience did to them, a nervous system that is no longer on high alert, and the ability to move forward without the weight of it following them everywhere.
You are not failing. You are not broken. You do not have to keep carrying this. You just need the right support.
If This Sounds Familiar, You’re in the Right Place
Most women in need of postpartum support describe a version of the same experience… from the outside, things look fine. They are functioning. They are showing up. But internally, something feels off in a way they cannot quite explain or shake.
Maybe you feel more anxious than you expected. Maybe you’re irritable in ways that don’t feel like you. Maybe you feel disconnected from your baby, your partner, or yourself, and aren’t sure why. Maybe you’re having thoughts that scare you and haven’t told anyone.
Whatever you’re carrying, it is real and it does not have to stay this heavy. We can help.
Common experiences we work with include:
Persistent sadness, tearfulness, or emotional flatness
Anxiety that won’t turn off, even when things are calm
Postpartum rage or irritability that feels out of proportion
Intrusive or scary thoughts about yourself or your baby
Difficulty bonding with or feeling connected to your baby
Feeling unlike yourself or disconnected from who you were
Exhaustion that goes beyond what sleep can fix
Guilt, shame, or feeling like you should be doing better
Withdrawing from the people you love and care about
Coping in ways that are no longer helping you
Understanding What You’re Experiencing
Postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety are related but distinct experiences, and many women live with both at the same time.
Postpartum depression often shows up as persistent sadness, emotional numbness, difficulty feeling connected, loss of interest in things you used to enjoy, and a heaviness that does not lift. It can start within days of giving birth or emerge gradually over weeks and months.
Postpartum anxiety tends to show up differently. The brain will not slow down. The worry is constant. You are running through worst-case scenarios, struggling to be present, feeling physically tense or on edge, and exhausted from the mental load of managing it all. Many women with postpartum anxiety do not realize that is what they are experiencing because they are still functioning, still getting things done. They just feel like they are doing it all on the edge of something.
Postpartum rage is also part of this picture. It is one of the least talked about and most common postpartum experiences, and it is often a sign of underlying anxiety or depression that has not been identified or addressed.
For some women, these experiences are connected to the birth itself.
Birth trauma occurs when the experience of labor, delivery, or the immediate postpartum period is perceived as frightening, overwhelming, or out of control. It can result from an emergency situation, a complicated delivery, unexpected medical interventions, a NICU stay, feeling dismissed or unheard by care providers, or simply from birth not going anything like you expected. When birth trauma is part of the picture, postpartum PTSD can develop, with symptoms that often mirror those of PTSD in other contexts, including intrusive thoughts, hypervigilance, emotional numbing, and avoidance. Many women are never told that what they’re experiencing has a name, or that it is treatable.
Birth trauma also affects partners and non-birthing parents. Witnessing a difficult or frightening birth can be its own traumatic experience, and that deserves attention too.
If you’re not sure which of these describes what you’re going through, that’s okay!
You don’t need to arrive with a diagnosis. You just need to reach out.
PSI Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C)
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Most Insurance Accepted Including Medicaid
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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing)
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PSI Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) * Most Insurance Accepted Including Medicaid * EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) *
Why Specialized Care for Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Anxiety, & Birth Trauma Matters
Postpartum depression and anxiety respond best to care from providers who understand the clinical landscape of the perinatal period. This means knowing which symptoms point to what, knowing the questions to ask, and knowing the difference between a normal adjustment response and something that needs more focused attention.
At Monarch Counseling, every provider works exclusively in perinatal mental health. Our team is either certified through Postpartum Support International or actively pursuing that certification. We also offer EMDR therapy for clients whose postpartum experience is connected to birth trauma, prior loss, or unresolved experiences that have resurfaced.
This level of specialization means the work moves faster and goes deeper. We recognize what others sometimes miss. We know how to help.
Questions About Postpartum Therapy In Florida
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The baby blues are common in the first one to two weeks after birth and typically resolve on their own. Postpartum depression and anxiety persist beyond that window and tend to intensify rather than ease. If you are weeks or months postpartum and still struggling, what you are experiencing is worth taking seriously and worth talking to someone about.
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While many women notice symptoms in the first few weeks postpartum, postpartum depression and anxiety can emerge or worsen at any point in the first year after birth. Some women notice it most acutely around major transitions like returning to work or stopping breastfeeding.
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Intrusive thoughts are one of the most common postpartum experiences and one of the least talked about. Having a scary thought does not mean you will act on it or that something is deeply wrong with you. It is a sign your nervous system is under stress, and it is something we work with regularly. Please reach out.
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There is no single checklist that determines whether a birth experience was traumatic. If you are still affected by your birth experience in ways that feel disruptive, distressing, or hard to move past, that is worth exploring with a specialist. You do not need a formal diagnosis to reach out.
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EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is a structured, evidence-based therapy that helps your brain process traumatic memories so they no longer feel as overwhelming or intrusive. It does not require you to talk through the experience in detail and has strong research support for trauma treatment.
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Yes. Monarch Counseling accepts most major insurance plans including Medicaid. If you are not sure whether we take your plan, call us at (407) 564-3459 or check using the Tax ID and NPI on the back of your insurance card.
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Yes. Most of our sessions are conducted via secure telehealth, available to anyone located in Florida. You can connect from home, your car, or wherever works for you.
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No. Sessions are for you. That said, we understand the realities of new parenthood and are flexible about what that looks like in practice. If something comes up, we will figure it out together.
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Monarch Counseling provides postpartum depression and anxiety therapy in person in Winter Park and by telehealth throughout the greater Orlando area and all of Florida. Most new clients are seen within seven days and no referral is required.
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Yes. Many women see significant improvement through therapy alone, including cognitive behavioral therapy and EMDR. Medication can be a helpful additional option for some women, and if that is something you want to explore, we can coordinate with your OBGYN or a psychiatric provider.
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Ready to Start Feeling Like Yourself Again?
Getting started is simple. Request an appointment and our intake team will confirm your insurance, check availability, and get your first session scheduled. Most new clients are seen within 7 days.
Sessions are available via secure telehealth anywhere in Florida or in person at our Winter Park office. No referral needed. No waitlist.
You May Also Be Navigating
Birth trauma rarely exists on its own. Many of the women we support are also working through postpartum depression or anxiety, processing pregnancy loss, or navigating relationship challenges that emerged in the wake of a difficult birth. If any of the following feels connected to what you are going through, we can help with that too.