Postpartum Depression Therapy Ontario
Becoming a parent can bring changes that are harder to manage than you expected. You may find yourself dealing with ongoing sadness, feeling unlike yourself, or struggling emotionally during a time when you thought you would feel happy. These feelings can be difficult to understand, especially when you're trying to adjust to life after having a baby.
You can love your child and still struggle with your own emotional well-being. If postpartum depression is affecting how you feel or manage daily life, MindWell Therapy and Wellness offers virtual therapy across Ontario, with a focus on perinatal mental health.
FREE 15-MINUTE CONSULTATION
Virtual Therapy Sessions
50-minute sessions available online across Ontario.
Get Support With Postpartum Depression
Virtual therapy across Ontario
Counselling and psychotherapy
Support focused on perinatal mental health
Therapy for anxiety and depression
Professional support during the postpartum period
What Makes MindWell Different?
MindWell Therapy and Wellness takes an individualized approach to mental health care. Josie Marando draws on her clinical experience, specialized training, and different therapeutic approaches to make therapy relevant to each person's needs and goals.
PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH
Specialized Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C).
EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACHES
CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness-based approaches, and EFT.
INDIVIDUALIZED CARE
Therapy shaped around your needs, goals, and lived experiences.
DIVERSE CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Experience in community agencies, family health teams, hospitals, and private practice.
What Is Postpartum Depression Therapy?
Postpartum depression therapy provides a space to address the emotional difficulties that can arise during the transition into parenthood. It focuses on the mental health of parents during the reproductive journey, including the changes and challenges that can follow childbirth.
At MindWell Therapy and Wellness, Josie Marando has specialized certification in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) and supports individuals experiencing postpartum depression and other perinatal mental health concerns. Her work recognizes that a parent's emotional well-being deserves attention and care throughout this stage of life.
Josie's therapeutic approach draws from:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Mindfulness-Based Approaches
Psychodynamic Therapy
Solution-Focused Strategies
When Should You Seek Postpartum Depression Therapy?
You may find that everyday responsibilities feel harder to manage than they did before having a baby. Perhaps your usual routines have changed, you are finding it difficult to enjoy things, or your emotional well-being is affecting your relationships and personal life. When these changes continue to interfere with how you function, speaking with a mental health professional can be a helpful step.
Seeking support does not mean you are failing as a parent. You deserve attention and care, too. A therapist with a focus on perinatal mental health can help you address concerns that arise during this stage of life.
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The baby blues are generally temporary and tend to improve within two weeks after childbirth. Postpartum depression can last longer, become more intense, and affect daily functioning. If your symptoms are not improving, consider speaking with a mental health professional.
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Yes. MindWell Therapy and Wellness provides virtual therapy across Ontario. Sessions are offered through video, allowing you to access mental health support remotely.
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A 50-minute therapy session costs $185. MindWell also offers a free 15-minute phone consultation before you decide to begin therapy.
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MindWell's services are not covered by OHIP but are covered by most private health insurance plans. Coverage can vary, so check with your insurance provider about reimbursement for services provided by a Registered Social Worker.
Frequently Asked Questions About Postpartum Depression Therapy
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