Postpartum Depression

Having a baby is supposed to be one of the happiest moments of your life — but what if it isn’t?

If you’re overwhelmed with sadness, anxiety, irritability, guilt, or detachment after giving birth, you might be experiencing Postpartum Depression (PPD). It’s more common than you think, and it’s not your fault.

At Alleviant Integrated Mental Health, we specialize in helping mothers feel like themselves again. We understand the hormonal, neurological, emotional, and environmental challenges that come with the postpartum period — and we offer real, effective support for your healing.

What Is Postpartum Depression?

Postpartum Depression is a serious mood disorder that can occur during pregnancy or after childbirth. It’s different from the “baby blues,” which typically resolve within two weeks. PPD can last for months and significantly impact your ability to function, bond with your baby, or care for yourself.

It can also show up in many forms — and doesn’t always look like sadness.

Signs & Symptoms of Postpartum Depression

• Persistent sadness, tearfulness, or emptiness

• Loss of interest in activities or bonding with baby

• Irritability, anger, or mood swings

• Excessive worry, anxiety, or panic attacks

• Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much

• Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or shame

• Changes in appetite

• Thoughts of harming yourself or feeling like your baby would be better off without you

If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, please know you’re not alone — and help is available.

We Treat the Mother, Not Just the Symptoms

At Alleviant, we don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. We practice Objective Psychiatry, which means we combine expert clinical care with real brain data to create personalized, effective treatment plans. With spectral EEG (sEEG) brain mapping, we can visualize how postpartum changes have affected your brain — offering the first measurable “vital sign” for the brain and a path toward balance and healing.

Treatment Options for Postpartum Depression at Alleviant

Comprehensive Psychiatry (In-Person or Telehealth)

Our psychiatric providers offer compassionate, judgment-free care designed specifically for postpartum women. We evaluate your needs holistically — including mood, sleep, hormones, trauma history, and social support — and provide a roadmap for healing.

Medication Management

Some mothers may benefit from antidepressants or other medications to regulate mood and reduce anxiety. We use a cautious, breastfeeding-safe approach and offer pharmacogenetic testing to guide medication choices when appropriate.

Health Coaching (Telehealth)

Postpartum health is about more than emotions — it’s about rebuilding from the inside out. Our certified health coaches help address nutritional imbalances from pregnancy, delivery, or breastfeeding, toxic exposures (e.g., inflammation, sleep deprivation, stress overload), and deficiencies in sleep, micronutrients, hydration, or movement. We support you in restoring physical wellness — because when the body heals, the brain can follow.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

TMS is an FDA-cleared, non-invasive treatment that uses gentle magnetic pulses to stimulate specific areas of the brain involved in mood and anxiety regulation.

At Alleviant, we follow established FDA protocols for depression, anxious depression, and OCD — ensuring safe, evidence-based care. In addition, we offer a fully personalized form of TMS known as NeuroSync™. This advanced, off-label treatment is guided by your spectral EEG (sEEG) data, allowing us to customize the frequency, intensity, and target areas based on your brain’s unique rhythms. It’s psychiatry made smarter — tailored to you.

You’re Not Failing. You’re Fighting. And You Don’t Have to Do It Alone.

Postpartum depression is not a reflection of your love for your baby. It’s a signal that you need support — and at Alleviant, we’re ready to walk with you through recovery and beyond.

You are not alone. You are not broken. And with help, you will feel like yourself again.