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A new mother holds her baby gently in her arms, looking at the infant with a mix of tenderness and concern, symbolizing the emotional experience of postpartum anxiety.

Postpartum Anxiety: When Motherhood Feels Overwhelming—Even Months Later

Even months after birth, many new parents find themselves living in a constant state of worry and vigilance. In this blog, Dr. Jen Joseph explores the realities of postpartum anxiety—how it can persist long after the newborn phase, shape a parent’s sense of safety and identity, and often go unnoticed or misunderstood. Learn how perinatal therapy in Montclair, NJ can help you find calm, restore self-trust, and reconnect with yourself in this new chapter of parenthood. Whether you’re a new mother seeking relief or a clinician supporting postpartum clients, this piece offers insight, compassion, and practical tools for recovery.

Couple navigating the emotional journey of infertility with support from Montclair couples therapy with a specialized perinatal therapist

Infertility and the Silent Heartbreak Impacting Couples

Struggling with infertility can quietly and profoundly reshape a couple’s emotional world. In this blog, Dr. Jen Joseph explores the often invisible grief, relational strain, and identity challenges that infertility brings—and how perinatal therapy in Montclair, NJ can provide a compassionate space for healing. Whether you are personally navigating infertility or are a clinician wanting to support your clients more effectively, discover ways to reconnect with hope, resilience, and community.

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Courage is Contagious

As I watched Psychology Professor Dr. Christine Blasey Ford testify before the world two weeks ago, I was struck by a comment made by Vermont Senator, Patrick Leahey [...]

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Mindful Mondays

Vietnamese Buddhist monk Thich Naht Hahn suggests that in order to feel more at peace, centered, and in control of our time, we pick at least one day per week to practice mindfulness [...]