Postpartum Therapy for Moms in Northern Colorado
For the moms who are used to having it all together—but now feel anxious, overwhelmed, guilty, or unlike themselves.
Maybe you've always been the capable one.
The organized one. The planner. The one who does her research, solves problems, and makes sure everyone else is taken care of.
Then you became a mom—and suddenly, all that competence doesn't seem to make motherhood feel any easier.
You may be constantly worrying about your baby, second-guessing yourself, struggling with intrusive thoughts, or feeling like you're failing at something you're supposed to be naturally good at.
Maybe you love your baby deeply but miss the person you were before motherhood.
You don't have to figure it all out on your own.
I provide specialized virtual postpartum therapy for moms throughout Northern Colorado, including Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley, Windsor, Timnath, Severance, and surrounding communities.
You don't have to look like you're struggling to need support.
Many of the moms I work with are high-achieving, responsible, thoughtful women who are used to being the ones everyone else can depend on.
You're used to making a plan.
Doing your research.
Solving problems.
Getting things done.
But motherhood doesn't always cooperate with the plan.
There is no perfect schedule. No amount of research can eliminate every risk. You can't control every outcome. And there is always something else that needs to be done.
For a woman who is used to feeling competent and in control, motherhood can feel especially overwhelming.
You may find yourself trying harder and harder to do everything “right,” while feeling less and less confident that you're actually doing enough.
Therapy can help you quiet the mental noise, loosen the pressure to do motherhood perfectly, and feel more confident in yourself again.
You might be the mom who…
Can't turn your brain off, even when everything seems fine.
Constantly worries something might happen to your baby.
Has intrusive or scary thoughts that you’re afraid to tell anyone about.
Feels like you should be handling motherhood better than you are.
Is constantly researching, checking, planning, or seeking reassurance.
Feels guilty whenever you do something for yourself.
Finds yourself more anxious, irritable, or overwhelmed than you recognize.
Loves your baby but doesn't always enjoy motherhood.
Misses parts of your old life and feels guilty admitting it.
Has a hard time asking for help because you're used to handling things yourself.
Feels like you've lost pieces of yourself since becoming a mom.
Keeps wondering, “Why don't I feel like myself anymore?”
You can love your baby and still struggle with motherhood.
You can be grateful and overwhelmed.
And needing help doesn't mean you're doing anything wrong.
What if the thoughts you're having are more than anxiety?
Maybe you're having thoughts that frighten you.
What if I accidentally hurt my baby?
What if something terrible happens?
What if I lose control?
What if this thought means something about me?
You may be avoiding certain situations, checking repeatedly, asking for reassurance, or trying desperately to push the thoughts away.
Having an intrusive thought does not mean you want it to happen.
Postpartum OCD and postpartum anxiety can look very similar, and many moms don't realize that what they're experiencing is actually OCD.
I provide specialized support for postpartum intrusive thoughts and OCD using evidence-based approaches, including exposure and response prevention (ERP).
Therapy that helps you feel like yourself again
Therapy with me isn't about teaching you how to become a “better” mom.
It's about helping you understand what's happening, get out of the cycle of anxiety and overthinking, and reconnect with the parts of yourself that may have gotten lost in motherhood.
I bring warmth, honesty, curiosity, and practical tools to our work together. We'll look at the thoughts, expectations, and patterns that are keeping you stuck—and work toward helping you feel more confident navigating motherhood without needing to control every outcome.
You don't have to become less caring.
You don't have to stop wanting to do things well.
You just don't have to carry the pressure of doing everything perfectly.
Virtual Postpartum Therapy Throughout Northern Colorado
You don't need to spend your precious time finding childcare, packing up the baby, and driving across town to get specialized support.
I provide secure virtual postpartum therapy to moms throughout Northern Colorado.
Because therapy is offered virtually, you can access specialized maternal mental health care from home—whether you're sitting in your bedroom, parked in your driveway, or trying to squeeze in a session while your baby naps.
I work with clients in communities including:
Larimer County:
Fort Collins, Loveland, Timnath, Windsor, Berthoud, Estes Park, and surrounding areas.
Weld County:
Greeley, Windsor, Severance, Firestone, Frederick, and surrounding communities.
Meet Alison Hartman, LMFT
MFT License #0001326
I'm Alison Hartman, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in perinatal and maternal mental health.
I've been a therapist for more than 13 years, with the past several years focused specifically on pregnancy, postpartum, and the transition into motherhood.
I work with women experiencing postpartum anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, postpartum OCD, perfectionism, and the identity shifts that can come with becoming a mom.
My goal is simple: to give you a place where you don't have to be the capable one, the organized one, or the one who has it all figured out.
You can just be you.
Quick FAQ:
Can I do therapy while my baby naps or nurses?
Absolutely. Online therapy is designed to fit into real mom life—interruptions and all.
Do you offer postpartum therapy in Fort Collins?
Yes. I provide secure virtual postpartum therapy to moms throughout Northern Colorado, including Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley, Windsor, Timnath, Severance, and surrounding communities.
Do you treat postpartum anxiety?
Yes. I specialize in postpartum anxiety, including excessive worry, racing thoughts, reassurance seeking, difficulty relaxing, and feeling constantly on alert.
Do you treat postpartum OCD and intrusive thoughts?
Yes. I work with moms experiencing intrusive thoughts and postpartum OCD and use evidence-based approaches, including ERP when appropriate.
What if I'm not sure whether I have postpartum anxiety, depression, or OCD?
You don't need to diagnose yourself before reaching out. We can talk through what you're experiencing during a consultation and determine whether my approach is a good fit.
Do you only work with women immediately after birth?
No. The transition into motherhood continues well beyond the newborn stage. I work with women throughout pregnancy and postpartum, including moms who are months or even years into motherhood and are realizing they need support.
Do you offer virtual therapy?
Yes. All sessions are provided virtually to Colorado residents.
You don't have to keep holding it all together.
If motherhood has left you anxious, overwhelmed, stuck in your head, or feeling unlike yourself, therapy can help.
You don't need to know exactly what's wrong.
You don't need a diagnosis.
And you don't need to wait until things feel unbearable.
Let's talk about what's been going on and whether working together might be the right next step.