Postpartum Depression Therapy in Kernersville, NC
You love your baby. You also don't feel like yourself. Both can be true.
This Isn't What You Pictured
You pictured the snuggles and the tiny socks. You didn't picture crying in the pharmacy parking lot, or feeling like you're watching your own life from behind glass.
If the weeks or months since your baby arrived have felt heavier than you expected, you're not failing at motherhood. You may be dealing with postpartum depression, and it's very treatable.
More Than the Baby Blues
Feeling weepy and overwhelmed in the first couple of weeks after birth is common. When those feelings stick around, get heavier, or start getting in the way of daily life, it may be something more.
Postpartum depression can look like:
Sadness, emptiness, or crying that doesn't lift
Feeling disconnected from your baby, or like you're just going through the motions
Irritability or rage that surprises you
Guilt and a constant feeling that you're not doing enough
Trouble sleeping even when the baby sleeps, or wanting to sleep all the time
Losing interest in things you used to enjoy
Thinking your family would be better off without you
It can start anytime in the first year, not just the first few weeks. And it can happen whether this is your first baby or your fourth.
If you're having thoughts of harming yourself or your baby, please reach out now. Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or call the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-852-6262. If you're in immediate danger, call 911.
When the Birth Itself Was Hard
Sometimes what's weighing on you isn't only the months after. It's the birth. An emergency C-section, a NICU stay, feeling unheard or out of control in the delivery room. Birth trauma is real, and it can show up as flashbacks, avoidance, panic, or feeling on edge long after everyone else has moved on.
Jenn Fuqua, LCSW has specialized training in both Trauma-Focused CBT and perinatal mental health, plus more than 13 years of experience helping people work through what happened to them. If your birth story still knocks the wind out of you, she's a good place to start.
Who You'll Work With
Jessica Beckman, LCMHC, LCAS, PMH-C, NCC holds the Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C), which means her training is focused specifically on mental health during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
Mette Finn, LCSW specializes in depression, anxiety, and women's mental health, including postpartum care. She's a working mom of six, so she knows what it's like when the house is loud and your tank is empty. Mette sees clients in person in Kernersville and via telehealth, which means therapy can happen during nap time without packing a diaper bag. She is currently accepting new clients.
Jenn Fuqua, LCSW has recently completed specialized training in perinatal mental health and is working toward her PMH-C. She supports moms whose postpartum struggles are tangled up with a difficult birth, past trauma, or a big life transition. Jenn is currently accepting new clients.
Therapy, Medication, and Your Medical Team
For some moms, therapy is enough. For others, medication is part of the picture. Our therapists can't prescribe, but we work closely with your OB, midwife, or primary care provider so everyone is on the same page.
If racing thoughts, constant worry, or panic are part of what you're dealing with, take a look at our postpartum anxiety therapy page too. Anxiety and depression after birth often show up together.
Insurance and Fees
JPB Counseling accepts BCBS, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, and Medcost. We do not accept Medicaid or Medicare. Self-pay options are also available. If you have questions about coverage, call us before scheduling and we will help you figure it out.
You Don't Have to Wait Until It Gets Worse
Reaching out isn't admitting defeat. It's taking care of the person your baby needs most. Call or text 336-496-8027 or use the contact form to get started.
JPB Counseling | 1617 NC Hwy 66 S, Suite 103, Kernersville, NC 27284 | Serving the Piedmont Triad including Winston-Salem, Greensboro, and High Point.
How do I know if it's postpartum depression or just the baby blues?
The baby blues usually ease up within the first couple of weeks. If sadness, irritability, or disconnection last longer than that, or get worse, it's worth talking to a professional. You don't need to be sure before you call.
Can postpartum depression start months after birth?
Yes. It can begin anytime during the first year after having a baby, so don't rule it out just because you felt fine at first.
Can I do therapy from home?
Yes. Mette offers telehealth sessions, so you can meet from home without arranging childcare.
My birth was traumatic. Is that something therapy can help with?
Yes. Birth trauma is real and treatable. Jenn has specialized training in Trauma-Focused CBT and can help you process what happened at a pace that feels manageable.
Can partners get postpartum depression too?
They can. If your partner is struggling, reach out and we'll talk through options for them as well.
Will my insurance cover postpartum therapy?
We accept BCBS, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, and Medcost. We do not accept Medicaid or Medicare. Call us before scheduling and we'll help you check your benefits.