Perinatal/Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
Reproductive Health and Parent Mental Health
Postpartum Depression & Parent Mental Health
Compassionate Support for Mothers and Fathers Navigating Parenthood
With Katy De Angelis, LCSW | Maternal Mental Health Specialist
Parenthood is “supposed” to be joyful… so why does it feel so heavy? If you’re navigating the emotional ups and downs of early parenthood — or just not feeling like yourself — you’re not alone, and you are not failing.
Part of my practice is dedicated to supporting mothers and fathers through the complex, often overwhelming transitions that come with fertility challenges, pregnancy, postpartum, and the early years of parenting. I offer a safe, judgment-free space for you to talk about what’s really going on — the parts no one warns you about, but that you’re feeling every day.
What Is Postpartum Depression & Anxiety?
You may be struggling with:
Persistent sadness, hopelessness, or emotional numbness
Racing thoughts, intrusive worries, or constant fear
Feeling disconnected from your baby (or from yourself)
Panic attacks or difficulty sleeping
Irritability, guilt, or intense shame
Feeling like you’re “not the parent you thought you'd be”
Wondering if you’re “messing everything up”
Mourning the life or version of yourself you lost in this transition
Postpartum Depression (PPD) and Postpartum Anxiety (PPA) are common and treatable mental health conditions that can arise after giving birth — but they don’t always start postpartum. Many parents begin experiencing symptoms during pregnancy, after fertility struggles, or following a miscarriage or loss.
These feelings can be incredibly isolating — especially when everyone around you expects you to be glowing, grateful, or “back to normal.” You are not broken. You’re in a moment of profound change. And you deserve support that honors how real and valid this experience is.
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A Safe Space for Your Full Story
I believe the journey into and through parenthood has a way of surfacing everything — not just joy and bonding, but also grief, old wounds, unresolved trauma, and unmet expectations. You might be asking:
Why am I so angry or overwhelmed all the time?
Why do I feel like I’m failing — even when I’m trying so hard?
Why does becoming a parent make me feel like a child again?
Why am I repeating patterns I swore I wouldn’t?
Therapy gives you space to explore those questions with curiosity, not judgment. Together, we’ll unpack the layers beneath the struggle — past relationships, inner narratives, traumatic experiences, identity shifts — and begin healing from the inside out.
My Approach to Postpartum Therapy
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with advanced training in maternal mental health, I use a trauma-informed, relational approach rooted in compassion and non-judgment.
I integrate:
Brainspotting (for trauma and emotional release)
Attachment-based therapy
Somatic and mindfulness tools
Parts work and inner child healing
A deep understanding of the parental nervous system, identity shifts, and the mental load of caregiving
I also support fathers and non-birthing parents, who are often overlooked but equally impacted by the emotional weight of transition.
You’re Not Meant to Transition Alone
If you’re feeling lost, anxious, numb, or like you’re falling short — I want you to know: This is not your fault. And it’s not forever. With the right support, healing is not only possible — it’s already beginning the moment you reach out.
Call or Text: 720-443-3935
Email: katy@katydeangeliscounseling.com
Schedule a Free 15-Minute Consultation
Serving Lafayette, Louisville, Boulder, Erie, Longmont, Broomfield, Arvada, Northern Colorado, Denver and offering online therapy throughout Colorado.