Postpartum Depression Therapy
Postpartum depression therapy in for new mothers experiencing postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, and the emotional challenges of new parenthood. Acacia Collaborative provides evidence-based treatment, including CBT, DBT, and ACT, to help mothers process difficult emotions, rebuild confidence, and bond with their baby.
Quick Facts
- Who this is for: New and expecting mothers experiencing postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, or difficulty adjusting to parenthood
- Conditions treated: Postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, baby blues, perinatal mood disorders, birth trauma, identity adjustment in new parenthood
- Therapy modalities: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Session types and length: Individual therapy sessions, 60 minutes per session
- Insurance: Accepting Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, State Health Plan, out-of-network superbills, and private pay. Credentialed with Medicaid plans including Healthy Blue, Carolina Complete, and Wellcare.
- Telehealth: Online therapy available across North Carolina
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Locations:
Durham Office: 3710 University Drive #302, Durham, NC 27707
Cary Office: 570 New Waverly Pl #210, Cary, NC 27518
Online Therapy (All of North Carolina)
Motherhood Isn’t Always Easy
It’s not uncommon for women to feel emotional or anxious following childbirth. There is a natural shift in hormones during this time which lends itself to changes in mood, not to mention the added impact of sleep deprivation and adjustment to new life as a parent. For many women, this may last a few weeks and is typically referred to as the “baby blues.” However, when symptoms persist beyond those first few weeks and begin to interfere with a mother’s ability to cope, function, care for, or bond with her child, then it falls in the category of postpartum depression or anxiety. If you find yourself in this category it is important to seek out support and help through postpartum depression therapy.
How Therapy Works
- Intake: Begin with a supportive intake session where we explore your current challenges, goals, and what brings you to therapy. This is a space to feel heard and understood.
- Assessment: We take a deeper look at your emotional, mental, and life context, including postpartum experiences, stressors, and support systems to create a clear picture of your needs.
- Personalized Treatment: Therapy is tailored to you using evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, and ACT to address symptoms, build coping skills, and support emotional regulation.
- Integration: We focus on applying what you learn in therapy to your daily life, strengthening confidence, identity, and resilience in your role as a parent.
- Follow-Up & Intensives: Ongoing sessions help maintain progress, with options for deeper support through extended or intensive sessions when needed.
Are You Ready To Bring Happiness To Motherhood?
At Acacia Collaborative we use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance Commitment Therapy, to work with new mothers struggling with postpartum related issues. Utilizing these approaches to therapy, we help women process the range of emotions that come along with childbirth and new parenthood; we work together to address negative and unrealistic thoughts which feed into depression and anxiety; and we identify specific ways of coping with the symptoms, stressors, and significant life transition that they are experiencing. With appropriate treatment and support in place, women can experience significant improvement in postpartum symptoms and a greater ability to take on and cope with the challenges of parenthood.
How Do You Get Started?
STEP ONE: CONTACT US
At any point in your decision to pursue therapy or assessment, feel free to contact us with questions. We will gladly talk with you over the phone to determine if one of us will be a good fit. Visit our Contact Page.
STEP TWO: INTAKE
Once you have scheduled an appointment, you will be emailed forms to complete electronically prior to your first appointment. If we are in-network with your Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, or State Health Plan insurance benefits will be processed.
STEP THREE: FIRST SESSION
Your first appointment will be 60 minutes. In this first appointment, we will discuss what brought you in, your history, and will develop a “game plan” with you to work toward your goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if therapy is right for me?
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or struggling to adjust to motherhood, therapy can help. You don’t need to be in crisis, support can be beneficial at any stage
Do you offer virtual sessions?
Yes, we offer secure online therapy sessions for clients across North Carolina, making it easier to access care from home.
What areas do you specialize in?
We specialize in postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, perinatal mood disorders, birth trauma, and the emotional transition into parenthood.
What is the first session like?
Your first session is an intake where we get to know you, understand your goals, and begin building a plan that feels supportive and aligned with your needs.
Contact Acacia Collaborative
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Hours
Monday through Friday
9AM-8PM
Saturday: 9AM-3PM
Durham Office:
3710 University Drive #302, Durham, NC 27707
Cary Office:
570 New Waverly Pl #210, Cary, NC 27518
Online Therapy
All of North Carolina
Insurance
Accepting Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance, State Health Plan, Out-of-Network Superbills & Private Pay. We are credentialed with the following Medicaid plans: Healthy Blue, Carolina Complete, and Wellcare.
Services
Mental Health Therapy & Psychological Assessments