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I’ll never forget one of my clients—a new mom in the depths of postpartum depression. She logged into our first session from her bed, barely able to open her eyes. She told me she hadn’t showered in days. That even sitting up felt impossible. After a few months of working together, she shared something that still sticks with me:
"If virtual therapy didn’t exist, I don’t think I would have survived."
That moment solidified what I already knew—virtual therapy is a lifeline for new parents. It removes barriers, offers accessibility in a way traditional therapy often can’t, and meets struggling parents right where they are (sometimes literally, in bed with a crying baby beside them).
As a perinatal therapist who works exclusively online, I’ve seen firsthand how life-changing virtual therapy can be for new moms, dads, and parents navigating the postpartum period. Let’s talk about why.
1. It Meets You Where You Are—Literally
The postpartum period is one of the hardest transitions a person can go through. You’re sleep-deprived, recovering physically, navigating hormone shifts, and suddenly responsible for a tiny human. Even if you want therapy, the idea of packing up the baby, getting out the door, and sitting in an office can feel impossible.
With virtual therapy, there’s no need to get dressed, find childcare, or leave your house. You can show up exactly as you are—in pajamas, holding your baby, lying in bed, or even with your camera off if that’s all you can manage. The most important thing is that you get the support you need.
2. No Childcare? No Problem.
One of the biggest barriers new parents face when accessing therapy is finding childcare. And let’s be honest—leaving your baby with someone else (especially in those early weeks) can feel overwhelming.
With virtual therapy, you don’t have to choose between getting support and being with your baby. I’ve had countless sessions where a mom is rocking her baby to sleep, feeding them, or even pacing the room while we talk. Therapy doesn’t have to be rigid or structured—it just has to work for you.
3. It’s More Accessible for Postpartum Mental Health
Postpartum depression (PPD) and postpartum anxiety (PPA) can make everything feel hard—getting dressed, eating, even reaching out for help. I’ve worked with parents who told me they wouldn’t have gotten therapy at all if they had to leave the house for it.
For parents experiencing:
- Severe postpartum depression (like my client who could barely open her eyes)
- Overwhelming anxiety that makes them afraid to be away from their baby
- Birth trauma that makes the idea of going into a medical office triggering
- Intrusive thoughts that tell them they’re a “bad” parent
…virtual therapy can be a lifeline—a safe space to process, heal, and get the support they need without the extra barriers that might otherwise keep them from reaching out.
4. The Comfort of Your Own Space = Deeper Healing
There’s something powerful about being in your own space during therapy—especially in the postpartum period.
For many of my clients, virtual therapy allows them to open up more because they’re in an environment where they feel safe. They don’t have to worry about running into someone they know at a clinic, feeling awkward in a waiting room, or holding back their emotions in an unfamiliar setting.
I’ve had clients process birth trauma from the very bed where they gave birth, cry freely while rocking their baby, or practice grounding exercises in the exact spot where they experience panic attacks. This kind of real-time, real-life healing isn’t always possible in an office setting.
5. You’re More Likely to Stick with It
One of the most frustrating things about therapy is how often people don’t get the support they need simply because it’s too hard to keep up with appointments.
With virtual therapy:
✔️ There’s no commute
✔️ Bad weather or a fussy baby won’t cancel your session
✔️ You can get consistent support in a way that works for your life
Consistency is key for healing, and virtual therapy makes it so much easier to show up and keep going.
6. It Saves Your Life (And I Don’t Say That Lightly)
Let’s go back to my client—the one who saw me from bed, who couldn’t imagine getting up, who later told me that virtual therapy saved her life.
If therapy had required her to get dressed, leave the house, and sit in an office, she wouldn’t have made it to that first session. And without that session, she might not have made it at all.
Postpartum mental health struggles are real. They are heavy. And for some parents, they are life-threatening. Access to therapy should never be the thing that stands between someone and the support they need to survive.
You Deserve Support—In Whatever Way You Can Get It
If you’re a new parent struggling with postpartum depression, anxiety, birth trauma, or just the overwhelming weight of it all, please know this:
You are not alone. You don’t have to do this by yourself. And support doesn’t have to be one more thing that feels impossible.
Virtual therapy exists for you—so you can get the help you need in a way that fits into your life, not the other way around.
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