Pregnancy and Postpartum Support in Tucson and Virtually Throughout Arizona
Pregnancy and new parenthood can bring joy, excitement, and deep love—but they can also come with anxiety, overwhelm, and unexpected emotional challenges. At Tucson Outpatient Psychiatry, we provide gentle, non-judgmental pregnancy and postpartum support to help you navigate this major life transition with strength and care.
Whether you’re preparing for a baby, healing from birth, or somewhere in between, our team is here to support your emotional well-being every step of the way.
What Is Pregnancy and Postpartum Support?
Pregnancy and Postpartum Support includes therapy, psychiatric care, and wellness planning designed to address the mental health needs of mothers and mothers-to-be. This type of support focuses on:
- Managing anxiety, depression, or mood changes during and after pregnancy
- Navigating identity shifts and emotional overwhelm
- Addressing sleep issues, relationship stress, and parenting concerns
- Supporting recovery from traumatic birth or pregnancy loss
- Creating space to process the highs and lows of motherhood with compassion
Our approach is tailored to your specific stage, needs, and symptoms—whether you're in your first trimester, newly postpartum, or supporting a baby months after birth.
Who Can Benefit from Pregnancy and Postpartum Support?
This care is for anyone navigating the emotional ups and downs of pregnancy or early parenthood. You may benefit if you:
- Feel anxious, down, or emotionally out of sync during or after pregnancy
- Struggle with sleep, concentration, or motivation
- Feel guilt, shame, or pressure to “get it right”
- Have experienced miscarriage, infertility, or birth trauma
- Are adjusting to new roles and responsibilities as a parent
- Need support balancing your needs with your baby’s
You don’t need a diagnosis or a “perfect reason” to seek support. If something feels off, we’re here to help you feel more like yourself again.
What to Expect in Therapy and Psychiatric Support
Pregnancy and postpartum support often includes a combination of:
- Talk therapy to explore emotions, identity changes, and relationship stress
- Coping strategies to manage anxiety, low mood, and emotional overwhelm
- Medication support when appropriate, with careful monitoring and collaboration with your OB
- Psychoeducation to help you understand common postpartum experiences and normalize what you're going through
We provide a safe space for honest conversations, free of judgment, and centered around your experience. You’re not alone—and there is help that works.
In-Person and Virtual Appointments Available
We offer in-person pregnancy and postpartum support in Tucson, as well as virtual sessions for clients across Arizona. Whether you prefer to meet from the comfort of your home or in our welcoming Tucson office, we’ll meet you where you are—emotionally and literally.
Support for the Transition into Motherhood
Motherhood is not always what we expect. It can be beautiful, exhausting, confusing, and transformative—all at once. With pregnancy and postpartum support, you don’t have to carry the emotional weight alone.
Kristine Norris, DO
Victoria Canelos, MD
Audrey Cione, LAC
Aecha Guerrero, LMFT
Stacey Ramsower, SEC
Yes. Many people experience mood changes, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm during pregnancy or after giving birth. Hormonal shifts, sleep disruption, identity changes, and relationship stress can all contribute. Pregnancy and postpartum support is designed to help you navigate these changes with compassion and care.
If you're feeling persistently overwhelmed, anxious, down, disconnected, or not like yourself, it's worth reaching out. Pregnancy and postpartum support isn’t just for severe cases—it's here for anyone who needs a little extra help adjusting or managing emotional changes.
Absolutely. Many clients begin therapy during pregnancy to prepare emotionally for the transition to parenthood. Therapy during pregnancy can help manage anxiety, mood swings, and relationship changes before the baby arrives.
In some cases, yes. Our providers work closely with you—and, if desired, with your OB—to discuss safe options and make informed decisions. If medication is part of your treatment plan, we’ll choose the safest approach possible for both you and your baby.
Yes. We offer virtual pregnancy and postpartum support throughout Arizona, as well as in-person sessions in Tucson. Virtual care can be especially helpful for new parents who have limited time or childcare availability.