Conditions We Treat
Perinatal Mental Health
The transition to motherhood is profound — and the mental health challenges that can come with it are real and treatable. Our providers offer compassionate, evidence-based support for mothers during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
Understanding Perinatal Mental Health
Perinatal mental health encompasses the emotional and psychological changes that occur during pregnancy and the first year after childbirth. Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders — including postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, and postpartum psychosis — are among the most common complications of childbirth, affecting up to 1 in 5 new mothers.
At Lyte Psychiatry, we understand how difficult it can be to ask for help when you're supposed to be feeling joyful. We provide a warm, non-judgmental space where mothers can talk openly about what they're experiencing and receive effective, evidence-based treatment.
Common Signs & Symptoms
- Persistent sadness, emptiness, or inability to bond with your baby
- Intense anxiety or worry that is difficult to control
- Severe mood swings — from deep sadness to irritability or anger
- Withdrawing from loved ones or difficulty connecting with your baby
- Intrusive thoughts — images or fears that are distressing and unwanted
- Changes in appetite, sleep, and energy that persist beyond typical new-parent fatigue
- Feelings of guilt, shame, or being consumed by being a 'bad mother'
How We Help
Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation for mothers during pregnancy and postpartum
Medication management that is safe and appropriate during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for postpartum depression and anxiety
Support for birth trauma, miscarriage, and perinatal loss
Coordination with OB/GYNs, pediatricians, and lactation consultants
Informed consent and shared decision-making around treatment options
You Deserve Support, Not Judgment
Struggling after giving birth does not make you a bad mother. It makes you human — and help is available.