Fertility & Maternal Mental Health

Mental Health Treatment Services in Arlington VA

We know how devastating it is to live through fertility challenges and pregnancy loss, & how destabilizing it is to experience matrescence, defined as the physical, emotional, psychological, hormonal, & social transition to becoming a mother. Resolve offers mental health treatment services in Arlington VA to new parents of all genders, to help you recover and continue forward in parenthood with support, understanding, and guidance. Our trained therapists create a safe and nurturing environment where you can explore and process your parenting experience at your pace, wherever you are on your journey. Whether you’ve experienced a recent traumatic loss or are carrying the mental load of domestic life, our compassionate therapists are here to assist you on your road to happiness in parenthood. Take the first step toward healing with our effective treatment services, & request an appointment today.

10 Years of Excellence in THERAPY FOR FERTILITY CHALLENGES, PREGNANCY LOSS, & MATRESCENCE

For the past ten years, Resolve Psychological Services has been a trusted provider of maternal mental health in Arlington, VA. For this time, we have assisted people recover from the devastating impacts of fertility challenges, pregnancy loss, birth trauma, & postpartum depression/anxiety. Our team believes that the psychological impact of postpartum lasts for many years, and we are devoted to being part of the village that every parent needs. Being a parent is an ongoing transformative experience. We have witnessed remarkable transformations in our client’s lives & remain committed to providing a supportive space for your transformation.

why choose us

Resolve’s team uses a variety of top-of-the-line, evidence-based treatment methods, depending on your unique experience and symptoms. We draw from treatment methods such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) & Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) when providing care for parental stressors and traumas. We also utilize psychodynamic and humanistic approaches to offer you a deeper understanding of the symbolism within your own mind, to better process your transition emotionally. Start care today, and begin therapy specialized to your your circumstances with a supportive, empathic, nonjudgmental listener.

Our team comprises of trained & dedicated clinicians passionate about postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, matrescence, patrescence, pregnancy loss, & fertility struggles. We know that these issues are closest to your heart, and that you need support, understanding, & practical coping skills to overcome what you are going through. As couples therapists, our team is also educated on couples dynamics specific to parenthood, and are here to help your partnership survive the emotional upheaval characteristic of beginning a new family. When you work with a Resolve clinician, you can trust that your therapist is not only classically trained and credentialed, but shares your ideological values & deeply understands your experiences.
Our team specializes in fertility challenges, pregnancy loss, and new parenthood. We are also child, family, and couples therapists, providing parent coaching, marriage counseling, and support for children of all ages. Wherever you are in your family life, we are here for you. We understand the importance of working with a specialist when it comes to your most valuable asset: your family. Heal with us and reclaim a happy family life.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. IVF can bring hope, grief, fear, waiting, physical stress, and relationship strain all at once. Therapy gives you a place to carry those feelings with support.

Yes. Pregnancy anxiety may include worry about health, birth, body changes, parenting, or loss. We help you feel more grounded and informed during a time that can feel uncertain.

Yes. Postpartum depression can include sadness, anger, guilt, numbness, crying, anxiety, or feeling disconnected. Therapy can help you name what is happening and get support. If symptoms feel urgent or unsafe, immediate help is important.

Yes. Pregnancy loss can bring grief, anger, shock, loneliness, and pain that others may not fully understand. Therapy gives you room to talk about the loss without being rushed to “move on.”

Yes. Infertility stress can affect your mood, body, relationships, friendships, and sense of self. We help you process grief, shame, jealousy, anger, hope, and the strain of uncertainty.

Therapy can support new mothers through mood changes, sleep loss, identity shifts, feeding stress, relationship changes, guilt, and the pressure to seem okay when things feel hard. We offer help and support to new mothers and mothers of all age children.

Yes. Partners can join when it would help. Sessions may focus on communication, shared grief, hard decisions, emotional support, and relationship strain.

Online therapy is  available for fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum concerns. This can be helpful when travel, energy, recovery, or childcare make in-person visits harder.

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