Perinatal & Postpartum Support

Finding Support During a Season of Change

The transition into parenthood — whether through conception, pregnancy, birth, or postpartum — can be both beautiful and deeply challenging. Many expect this season to feel joyful, but instead find themselves overwhelmed by anxiety, grief, or guilt for feeling anything other than “happy.” The truth is, these feelings are incredibly common — and they deserve care and understanding, not silence.

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At Ashley Sheff Counseling Services, we provide specialized therapy for those navigating the emotional complexities of the perinatal period. Whether it’s infertility, pregnancy loss, birth trauma, or the adjustment that follows bringing a baby home, our goal is to help clients feel seen, supported, and grounded again.

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What We Can Work On Together

• Fertility challenges and infertility

• Pregnancy loss, miscarriage, or stillbirth

• Birth trauma or difficult delivery experiences

• Postpartum anxiety, depression, or rage

• Intrusive thoughts or fears about parenting

• Relationship strain and identity shifts

• Returning to work or adjusting to new routines

Each person’s journey is different — and there’s no “right” way to feel during this time. Therapy can provide space to process experiences that feel too heavy to carry alone and to rediscover a sense of self, confidence, and connection.

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How EMDR Can Help in the Perinatal Period

As an EMDR Certified Therapist, Ashley integrates EMDR into perinatal mental health treatment to help clients process and release distress related to fertility struggles, pregnancy loss, or traumatic birth experiences. EMDR allows the brain and body to heal in a way that goes beyond traditional talk therapy — helping clients move from emotional overwhelm to a grounded sense of calm and safety.

This approach can be especially powerful for:

• Traumatic birth experiences or medical trauma

• Feelings of guilt, fear, or “stuckness” after loss

• Anxiety or hypervigilance related to pregnancy or parenting

Why This Work Matters

After her own journey into motherhood, Ashley realized how many people face these challenges without adequate emotional support — and how often their pain is minimized or misunderstood. She is passionate about ensuring that perinatal clients receive care from someone who truly understands and can offer both clinical expertise and genuine empathy.

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This work is deeply personal to our practice. We believe every parent deserves to feel supported and validated through every step of this journey — not only for the sake of their own well-being but for the health and stability of their entire family.

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You Don’t Have to Do This Alone

If you’re struggling during pregnancy or postpartum, or processing grief after loss or trauma, you’re not broken — you’re human. Healing is possible, and support is available.

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We’re here to help you find your footing again, at your own pace, in your own way.

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Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to learn more about how perinatal therapy and EMDR can support you during this time.

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