Perinatal Therapy in NYC
Offering Virtual Therapy Across New York and New Jersey
This stage begins before the baby arrives.
It can hold excitement, anticipation, and a sense that something meaningful is ahead.
And at the same time, it can feel heavier, more uncertain, and more overwhelming than you expected.
Not just nerves.
Not just hormones.
Something deeper.
You may find yourself thinking more than usual, worrying about things you can’t fully control, or feeling pressure to do everything “right” before the baby is even here.
You can book a free 15 minute consultation below to talk through what’s going on and see if this feels like a good fit.
You don’t have to commit to ongoing therapy to book this call.
Understanding What You’re Experiencing
This stage begins before the baby arrives.
It can hold excitement, anticipation, and a sense that something meaningful is ahead.
And at the same time, it can feel heavier, more uncertain, and more overwhelming than you expected.
Not just nerves.
Not just hormones.
Something deeper.
You may find yourself thinking more than usual, worrying about things you can’t fully control, or feeling pressure to do everything “right” before the baby is even here.
You don’t need to brush that off.
And you don’t need to wait until things get worse to have support.
How Therapy Can Help
Therapy gives you space to slow this process down so it doesn’t feel like everything is happening all at once internally.
We focus on helping your system come out of that constant anticipation and pressure so you’re not moving through this stage already overwhelmed.
We look at what your mind is doing — the overthinking, the worry, the need to prepare — and begin to understand what’s driving it.
We also explore the expectations you may be carrying. This can include the pressure to feel a certain way, to be fully ready, or to manage everything without struggle.
As we work through this, your system starts to feel more settled.
You feel less consumed by your thoughts, less on edge, and more able to experience this stage without it feeling so heavy.
This doesn’t remove the unknowns. But it changes how you’re holding them.
How I Work
My approach is thoughtful, structured, and grounded in both insight and practical support.
I start by creating a space where you can be honest about what this is actually like, without minimizing it or feeling like you should be handling it differently.
From there, we look at your thought patterns to understand if there are cycles that are keeping you stuck in anxiety or pressure.
At times, we may also explore how your past experiences or upbringing are shaping how you approach this transition, especially around control, responsibility, and expectations.
Natalie Saada, MA, LMHC
Education & Training
BA in Psychology from Binghamton University
MA in Organizational Psychology from Columbia University
MA in Mental Health Counseling, Licensed (LMHC) from Baruch College
EMDR Training at The Center of Excellence in EMDR Therapy
You don’t have to keep carrying this on your own.
Client Google Reviews
She offers great insights and helps me come up with realistic steps to move forward.
Speaking to her makes me feel heard and understood! She gives you tools that helps to figure out the issues instead of just simply telling you what to do.
She sincerely cares and listens. Our sessions have been engaging and insightful.
Free Therapy
Consultations
Feeling unsure about starting therapy?
That’s normal.
Our consultation call is how to see if working together feels right for you. It’s a chance to share what you’re looking for, ask questions, and get a sense of what working together is like.
I’m here to help you get started figuring everything out.
Postpartum experiences are often connected to anxiety, overwhelm, and emotional adjustment.
You may also find it helpful to explore therapy for mothers carrying the mental load or anxiety therapy for women in NYC.