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Because your story matters.
In my fifteen years working in Midwifery, I’ve encountered many stories. Ones of triumph, ones of struggle. Stories of joy, hope, pain, loss and even the deepest of traumas.
It was my exposure to these stories as I walked with women during pregnancy, as well as healing from my own trauma history, that drove me to pursue continuing education in Perinatal Mental Health and Trauma Informed Care.
The stories we live, and especially the ones we overcome, deserve to be told.
Along the way, I’ve met many women who have never been given the chance to healthfully process their experiences and find themselves still struggling with lingering emotions for years afterwards.
It’s for this reason I’m now offering private, one on one sessions to make sure every woman has the opportunity to feel seen, heard and empowered.
Birth Story Processing
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Birth is raw and very real. While many births proceed uneventfully, there are also those where scary, unexpected or even traumatic things happen.
Those unprocessed experiences can lead to negative self-talk, fear, anxiety and more. Trauma “stunts” our continued emotional and psychological growth, and eventually the body starts to tell the story that our voice has been unable to.
This can be true for the mother herself, her partner, healthcare providers or any others who may have witnessed the birth.
Whether it’s been 6 weeks or 7 years…everyone deserves an opportunity to be heard so that they can move forward empowered and free.
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This is a great question!
I’ll be a pro-therapy advocate till the end of my days! (You can catch me in my own session every other Tuesday!)
Your therapist is focused on long-term processing of your past experiences and is specifically trained to address mental health needs.
In Birth Story Sessions, you are telling your story to a listener who has specific expertise in birth and postpartum care. You won’t need to explain the birth process to me, and instead can focus on the events as you experienced them.
Most clients find that 1-2 story sessions are enough. Sometimes we discover that therapy is the necessary next step in the healing process. If so, I can also help connect you with therapists in your area who have special training in caring for perinatal women.
Birth Story Sessions do not take the place of visits with your healthcare provider or a Licensed Counselor. No clinical care or advice will be given.
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Who is it for?
Anyone who has experienced or witnessed a birth that needs to process the event. This could be the mother herself, her partner, a healthcare provider or any other witness/attendant.
What’s included:
1.5-2 hour session held over Zoom or in person for those residing local to New Braunfels TX or Surrounding Areas
An opportunity to tell your story, identifying the areas that feel the hardest, and a safe space to discuss how to move forward well.
The Investment:
$50 per session
However, budget should never prohibit you from getting the support you need.
Discounted or sliding scale sessions are ALWAYS available. Just mention when contacting!
*Payment required at time of booking to reserve your appointment time. Details sent via email prior to visit with instructions for payment.
