Lakeside Behavioral Health provides one-on-one therapy for adults with postpartum depression at our St. Louis office and through telehealth in Missouri and Illinois. Our licensed therapists use evidence-based approaches tailored to your specific needs and goals.
How Individual Therapy Treats Postpartum Depression
Individual therapy for PPD provides a supportive, judgment-free environment to address the emotional and cognitive challenges specific to the postpartum experience.
What therapy includes:
- CBT: challenge distorted thoughts about parenting ability and worth
- Interpersonal therapy: navigate role changes and relationship dynamics
- DBT: emotion regulation for mood swings and intense anxiety
- Address sleep deprivation, identity shifts, and societal pressure
- Coordinate with psychiatrist, OB-GYN, and pediatrician
Signs Therapy May Be Right for Your Postpartum Depression
Consider individual therapy if:
- Persistent sadness, anxiety, or overwhelm beyond 2 weeks postpartum
- Difficulty bonding with baby or intrusive negative thoughts
- Guilt or shame about your experience as a parent
- Symptoms emerged during pregnancy and continued after delivery
- You need support but feel pressure to appear happy and bonded
What to Expect at Lakeside
Your first session is an intake assessment (45 to 50 minutes) covering symptoms, history, and goals.
The ongoing therapy process:
- Weekly 45- to 50-minute sessions
- In-person at St. Louis office or via telehealth (MO and IL)
- Measurable treatment goals tracked throughout
- Between-session exercises to practice skills in daily life
- Coordination with Lakeside psychiatry, IOP, or TMS if needed
Why Choose Lakeside Behavioral Health
Lakeside offers integrated mental health care with therapy, psychiatry, IOP, and TMS under one organization.
Key advantages:
- Judgment-free environment for new mothers
- Telehealth available for infant care schedule flexibility
- Coordination with psychiatry for breastfeeding-safe medication
- Coordination with OB-GYN and pediatrician
- TRICARE and most major insurance accepted
Call 314-916-3027 to schedule your intake.
Take the Next Step
Reach out and our team will walk you through evaluation, scheduling, and insurance verification. In-person care is available in St. Louis and O'Fallon. Virtual therapy and IOP extend throughout Missouri and Illinois.
- CARF Accredited
- Most major insurance accepted
- In-person and virtual appointments
- Adult psychiatry, therapy, IOP, and TMS