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Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs)
Healing Through the Storm: Therapy for PMADs and Postpartum in Boca Raton
Becoming a parent is a profound and often life-changing experience—but it can also bring unexpected emotional challenges. At Palm Beach Therapy Center in Boca Raton, we specialize in treating Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs), including postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, birth trauma, and mood swings during pregnancy or after delivery. Whether you’re struggling with sadness, rage, panic, guilt, or simply feeling “not yourself,” know that you are not alone—and help is available.
PMADs affect 1 in 5 women and 1 in 10 partners during or after pregnancy. These conditions go beyond the “baby blues” and may last months without proper support. Left untreated, they can strain your relationships, interrupt bonding with your baby, and cause deep emotional distress. But with the right therapy and support, recovery is not only possible—it’s likely.
Our team provides compassionate, research-based treatment for new and expecting parents navigating postpartum depression, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, obsessive behaviors, and emotional overwhelm. We create a safe space to express what you’re feeling without shame or judgment. Dr. Lori Lundin-Fish, Ph.D., LMFT, leads our practice with advanced clinical training in PMADs through Postpartum Support International (PSI)—a national leader in maternal mental health. Therapy sessions are personalized, confidential, and offered both in person and online to fit your needs as a parent. Download PSI’s PMAD Fact Sheet for symptoms and support resources.
Understanding PMADs: From Awareness to Recovery
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) can take many forms, and they don’t always look like sadness. You may feel irritable, constantly worried, disconnected from your baby, or even terrified by thoughts you can’t explain. These symptoms can emerge during pregnancy (perinatal period) or in the weeks and months after giving birth. PMADs include:
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Postpartum Depression (PPD)
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Postpartum Anxiety (PPA)
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Postpartum OCD
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Postpartum PTSD (often related to birth trauma)
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Bipolar mood disorders with perinatal onset
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Postpartum psychosis (rare but serious)
Our Boca Raton therapists are trained to assess and treat these conditions with sensitivity and care. We use a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), emotion-focused therapy (EFT), mindfulness practices, and trauma-informed care to support your healing journey. Our expert therapists also handle a wide variety of women’s issues that are not related to PMADs.
We know how hard it can be to ask for help, especially when society tells new parents to “enjoy every moment.” But your feelings are valid—and getting better starts with speaking them out loud. Therapy offers more than coping tools. It restores your confidence, calms intrusive fears, and helps you reconnect with yourself and your loved ones. With expert guidance, the fog lifts—and joy, connection, and clarity return.
At Palm Beach Therapy Center, we work with birthing parents and their partners across the full perinatal spectrum. Whether you’re preparing for birth, adjusting to a newborn, or dealing with a traumatic delivery, we’ll help you navigate this important life season with professional support, strength, and emotional skill. If you or someone you know is struggling with Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Order or other Women’s issues, please don’t hesitate to contact us today.
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