Birth Trauma Therapy in Boca Raton Fl

Supportive counseling for birth trauma and postpartum PTSD in Boca Raton and surrounding areas.

Do You Feel Guilty Because You Have Painful Memories Of Your Child’s Birth?

Are you a new mother who had a difficult pregnancy or childbirth? Do you find yourself reliving traumatic moments of your delivery that interrupt the happiness of bonding with your newborn? When someone asks about your birth experience, do you feel bad or anxious because you can’t give them the fairytale they’re expecting?

Maybe your baby suffered perinatal trauma and had to go to the NICU, and you feel ashamed even though it wasn’t your fault. Or perhaps you’re so overwhelmed with nightmares, intrusive imagery, and negative feelings toward the birth of your baby that you push everyone away because you’re afraid they will judge you.

It Can Be Hard To Find Support When Your Pregnancy Doesn’t Go As Planned. If you can relate to any of the following, therapy for birth trauma may help you cope.

You feel like no one understands what you’re going through.

You don’t want to take away from the happiness of your new baby’s arrival, so you stay quiet about the disappointment you experienced.

You feel a profound sadness or detachment when recalling your delivery, unlike the joy you expected to feel.

You experience intense fear or panic when thinking about medical settings or the possibility of another pregnancy.

You feel disconnected from your baby or partner, struggling to bond.

You have recurring, intrusive memories or nightmares about your childbirth experience.

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Even Though Trauma During Pregnancy And Birth Is Common, It’s Rarely Talked About

In our society, we often hear about the joys of motherhood and excitement about the birth of new babies. Birth is seen as commonplace, something most women experience. It may seem like everyone has advice for new moms, but hardly anyone ever offers or is even capable of offering support for survivors of traumatic births.

It’s normal to want to give all your attention to your baby, but sometimes moms need help too. That’s why, at Mindful Reflections Therapy in Boca Raton, we are here to help you process your birth trauma and PTSD with therapy and support, so you can find your confidence in being a mom.

Traumatic Births Happen More Often Than Many Realize

Pregnancy and childbirth can be a challenging process for both moms and their children. Birth trauma can be the result of many factors, including the mother’s health, infant’s health, how new moms are treated by hospital staff, and whether the mom or baby have complications post-birth.

One study found that 45 percent of new mothers surveyed reported experiencing a traumatic birth.^[1] For many women, an emotionally traumatic birth can have a profoundly negative impact on their feelings toward motherhood and even their newborn. During pregnancy, the focus is mainly on the mom-to-be. But once the baby is born, everyone’s focus shifts away from mom and what she’s going through—which can be especially hard for moms who need support after their traumatic birth experience.

Therapy Can Help You Break Free From Your Birth Trauma and Overcome Postpartum PTSD

When a person is traumatized in any way, their body holds on to that experience, resulting in negative, intrusive thoughts, images, memories, and emotions. Therapy is about making sense of that pain and healing the trauma experienced during pregnancy or birth.

I will help you understand how the brain and the body work together and how trauma affects the way in which you interact with your child and the world in general. We will work together to help you reframe your negative experiences so you can focus on the joys of bonding with your new baby.

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What to Expect in Birth Trauma Therapy Sessions

Counseling is a safe place to share all of your feelings about pregnancy and birth. You can share things with me that you might be reluctant to share with friends or family. You can also expect to receive unconditional support and hear an impartial perspective that friends and family may not be able to offer.

My focus isn’t just on helping you verbally process traumatic events. We will also look to the future and all the possibilities you see for yourself and your family. This includes exploring what life was like before your child’s birth, what you want your life to be like in the future, and how you can bring the things you love and enjoy into your life again.

Our Approach is Tailored to the Unique Needs of Each Mother

I use a holistic approach to healing. This means I don’t focus on one experience or one feeling; rather, I look at how different parts of you make up a complete and whole individual. I specialize in working with the brain and the body to shift neural networks in order to change how trauma affects you.

The primary tool I use, Brainspotting, is a method that connects the brain and body to help you identify and overcome trauma. It helps your body release distressing memories, so you can live without the fear, stress, pain, and guilt surrounding those experiences.

While Brainspotting is an amazing tool for managing trauma, it is not always easy for people to notice and identify their body sensations that are tied to that pain. So I will also work with you to understand how your body responds to challenging thoughts and emotions in order for you to heal on a deeper level than traditional talk therapy methods allow.

Once your brain and body release the trauma they’re holding on to, you can expect to feel more confident in your role as a mom and more open to bonding with your baby. With therapy, you can live a more fulfilled life without the trauma of your birth experience holding you back.

Meet the Expert

Hi, I’m Shaina Feingold, LCSW, PMH-C And I’m Glad You’re Here.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Certified Perinatal Mental Health Practitioner, and a mother of three. I strive to support women and moms, who have felt defeated by life demands, redefine their life experiences and take back their power.

As a woman with her own tumultuous journey into motherhood, I know what it’s like to feel like life is unfair, disappointing and filled with frustration. As a result, I have fine-tuned the methods I use to make sure my clients get the best results possible.

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Meet the Therapist

Hi, I’m Shaina Feingold, LCSW, PMH-C And I’m Glad You’re Here.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Certified Perinatal Mental Health Practitioner, and a mother of three. I strive to support women and moms, who have felt defeated by life demands, redefine their life experiences and take back their power.

As a woman with her own timultuous journey into motherhood, I know what it’s like to feel like life is unfair, disappointing and filled with frustration. As a result, I have fine-tuned the methods I use to make sure my clients get the best results possible.

Work with Shaina

FAQ:

Will I have to relive the trauma to heal from it?

During sessions, we will reflect on the trauma—but not spend all our time there. Long-lasting healing isn’t just about verbally processing traumatic events. The aim of our sessions is to access the deeper parts of the brain that store the trauma and the emotions that are tied to it. The goal of therapy isn’t to dwell on the birth trauma you experienced, but to move through it and find joy in the future again.

I have talked to friends and family about what happened; isn't that enough?

It’s important to have a support group to help you through your birth trauma, and friends and family can play a big role. However, as a therapist, I specialize in birth trauma and understand the specific tips and tools to help you process out the trauma so you can live your best life. Through therapy, you get to share everything you’re going through without fear of being judged, and you will connect with someone who is devoted to you and your healing.

Will I be in therapy forever?

Every person is different, so I can’t say how many therapy sessions you might need. However, our job is to help you quickly process and release birth trauma so you don’t have to be in therapy forever. I want to work closely with you and develop an individualized plan so I can help you reach your goals in as little time as possible. That way, you can get back to living your life.

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Letting Go Of Birth Trauma Can Help You Find Your Confidence In Motherhood

If you’re ready to live a life free from the effects of birth trauma and be the best mom you can be, I invite you to schedule a free 15-minute consultation.

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