New Parents
As soon as you share that you’re expecting, a polarity is clear – people congratulate you that “having a child is the best thing you can ever do,” while being quick to inform that “the life you’ve once known is now over.” You’re inundated with conflicting advice, constant flow of information, doctor appointments, and uncertainty. In a blink, your bundle of joy is thrust into your arms. You had months. Yet, it’s as if there wasn’t enough time to fully prepare – mentally, physically, or emotionally.
Being a new parent is a drastic life transition that affects many aspects of your life. The most visible differences being biological and physical, while the emotional and mental load, and social changes of rearranging the relationships you have, including the one with your partner, go unnoticed. As a new parent, simply embodying the new title of mom or dad is a journey in itself.
The road to and through parenthood can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. We can work together in teasing out all the areas that feel challenging so you have more room to connect and bond with your child, and less feeling overwhelmed.
Family
Family members often seek therapy when they feel like they’ve tried everything they can to resolve problems with no change. Or the differences between family members are so immense that they need external guidance for support.
Family therapy can provide a space where all members can feel heard. It offers an opportunity for each person to share and engage in meaningful conversations to promote healthy communication. It can feel intimidating, and even scary, to start, but you are on the right path. Therapy can help heal the distance between family members, while strengthening the quality of your relationships, and form deeper connections.
Carmen Koag, LMFT 