Focused Support for Pregnancy & Postpartum
I offer specialized pregnancy and postpartum therapy intensives designed for women experiencing anxiety, depression, or emotional overwhelm during this season of life.
Not every woman needs (or wants) ongoing weekly sessions.
Sometimes you want:
A clear plan
Immediate relief
Structured guidance
A deeper reset — without committing to months of therapy
That’s where intensives come in.
60 Minute Postpartum Planning Intensive
Prevention & Preparation
This consultation is designed for pregnant women who want to reduce their risk of postpartum anxiety or depression and feel emotionally prepared before baby arrives.
Personalized risk assessment
Early warning sign planning
Support mapping
Written postpartum mental health plan
Investment: $300
3 Hour Postpartum Reset Intensive
Stabilization & Relief
A focused therapeutic intensive for women currently experiencing anxiety or depression in pregnancy or postpartum who want structured, immediate support.
Symptom clarification
Nervous system regulation
Cognitive restructuring
Immediate stabilization plan
Written summary & next steps
Investment: $950
The Postpartum Planning Intensive
Proactive Emotional Preparation for Motherhood
You’ve prepared for birth.
Now let’s prepare for postpartum.
What This Is:
A personalized 60-minute consultation designed for pregnant women who want to reduce their risk of postpartum anxiety or depression and feel emotionally prepared before baby arrives.
✔ Understand your risk factors for postpartum anxiety or depression
✔ Identify early warning signs specific to you
✔ Build a clear support plan before baby arrives
✔ Reduce fear and increase confidence
✔ Know exactly what to do if symptoms appear
Who This Is For:
First-time moms who feel anxious about postpartum
Women with a history of anxiety or depression
Mothers who experienced a difficult prior postpartum
Women who want proactive, preventative support
What You’ll Walk Away With:
A clear, structured postpartum plan
Identified support roles for partner/family
A coping strategy list tailored to you
A provider contact roadmap
Reduced uncertainty and increased peace of mind
You’ll leave with a written Personalized Postpartum Mental Health Plan you can reference when you’re sleep-deprived and overwhelmed.
Investment: $300
60 minutes | Private Pay | Telehealth
What This Is Not:
This is not:
Ongoing therapy
Crisis support
A birth planning session
A substitute for medical care
If you’re currently struggling with significant anxiety or depression, ongoing therapy may be a better fit.
Learn more here: Pregnancy & Postpartum Therapy
Why This Matters:
Postpartum mood disorders often begin quietly.
Preparation doesn’t eliminate vulnerability —
but it significantly reduces panic when something feels off.
Instead of wondering:
“Is this normal? Am I okay?”
You’ll have a plan.
You’ll know what to look for.
You’ll know what to do.
You’ll know who to call.
3 hour Postpartum Reset Intensive
For When You’re Already in It
Postpartum can feel heavy.
You might be:
Crying more than you expected
Snapping at your partner
Feeling anxious constantly
Not recognizing yourself
Wondering, “Is this normal?”
The Postpartum Reset is a private, 3-hour therapeutic intensive designed for women currently experiencing anxiety or depression in pregnancy or postpartum who need deeper, structured support — quickly.
This is not surface-level coping tips.
This is focused, therapeutic work.
During This Intensive We Will:
• Clarify what’s happening (anxiety, depression, overwhelm, adjustment)
• Identify thought patterns fueling distress
• Regulate your nervous system in real time
• Create an immediate stabilization plan
• Develop a structured support roadmap
• Identify whether ongoing therapy is recommended
You’ll leave with:
✔ A written summary and plan
✔ Personalized coping tools
✔ A clearer understanding of your symptoms
✔ Immediate next steps
Best For:
Women experiencing moderate postpartum anxiety or depression
Mothers who don’t want to wait weeks for weekly therapy to “start working”
Women needing clarity and stabilization
Those considering therapy but wanting a focused starting point
Investment: $ 950
3 Hours | Private Pay | Telehealth
This intensive is not crisis care. If you are experiencing thoughts of harming yourself or others, please contact emergency services.
Not sure?
Not sure which intensive is right for you?
Book a 15-minute consultation call and we’ll decide together.
As a therapist specializing in anxiety and depression during pregnancy and postpartum, I’ve found that extended sessions allow for deeper clarity and faster relief than traditional weekly therapy alone.
Instead of small weekly pieces, we create meaningful momentum in a single day.
Because when you’re in the postpartum season, you don’t always have months to wait for relief.
I offer a limited number of intensives per month to ensure focused, high-quality care.
Frequently Asked Questions
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If you are pregnant, between 28 and 36 weeks.
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We can talk about that together. This session can stand alone or be the first step.
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Intensives are not a replacement for ongoing therapy.
They are designed to provide focused, structured support in a single extended session. For some women, an intensive provides enough clarity and stabilization on its own. For others, it becomes a strong starting point before transitioning into weekly therapy.
If ongoing therapy would be helpful, we will discuss next steps together.
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Intensives are offered as private pay services and are not billed to insurance.
Because these are extended sessions and structured differently than traditional weekly therapy, most insurance plans do not reimburse for this format. If appropriate, a superbill may be available upon request; however, reimbursement is not guaranteed.
Private pay allows us to focus fully on your care without limitations imposed by insurance requirements.
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Intensives are currently offered via secure telehealth.
This allows you to receive support from the comfort of your home — especially important during pregnancy and postpartum. If in-person sessions become available in the future, this page will be updated.
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You do not need to meet a certain threshold of suffering to deserve support.
Many women schedule intensives because they feel something is off, even if they can’t fully name it yet. If you’re questioning whether you need support, that curiosity alone is often worth exploring.
If you’re unsure which option fits best, you’re welcome to schedule a brief consultation call and we can decide together.
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The Reset Intensive is best scheduled when you are noticing:
Persistent anxiety or racing thoughts
Low mood or frequent tearfulness
Increased irritability
Difficulty sleeping beyond typical newborn patterns
A sense that you are not feeling like yourself
You do not need to wait until things feel severe. Early support often leads to faster stabilization.
If you are experiencing thoughts of harming yourself or others, please seek immediate emergency care, as intensives are not designed for crisis intervention.
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Intensives are structured differently than traditional weekly sessions.
They involve extended, uninterrupted therapeutic time, focused assessment, real-time intervention, and a personalized written plan. The depth and momentum created in a 3-hour intensive often accelerates clarity and stabilization in a way that weekly therapy cannot always provide in the same timeframe.
This format is designed for women who want focused, high-impact support.
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For many women, the value of an intensive lies in gaining clarity, relief, and direction quickly — rather than waiting weeks or months to feel progress.
Early intervention during pregnancy or postpartum can reduce the severity and duration of anxiety or depression. Many clients find that having a structured plan and immediate support provides significant relief and confidence moving forward.
If you’re unsure whether it’s the right fit financially or clinically, a consultation call can help you decide.
Alison Hartman, LMFT
Therapy for pregnant & postpartum moms in Conroe, the Woodlands, Spring, Montgomery, and Magnolia Texas. Virtual therapy in Texas & Colorado.