THERAPY FOR A HAPPIER, HEALTHIER YOU
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THERAPY FOR A HAPPIER, HEALTHIER YOU *
Maternal Mental Health
Counseling for Moms in Texas and Colorado
Virtual therapy for postpartum anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, identity shifts, and overwhelm.
Start with a no pressure chat to see if therapy feels like a good fit
Meet Alison
Perinatal therapist
As a pregnancy and postpartum therapist, I specialize in providing counseling to tired, overwhelmed moms helping them navigate through motherhood, find balance in their lives, and more relief in their day to day life.
Nothing is going how you expected. Everything feels too much. You feel stuck and can't pull yourself out of it. Wondering if you will ever be happy.
Motherhood and life can throw us unexpected turns and some things that we thought we would be able to handle feel harder.
Feeling like you can't keep up with life or aren't doing a good enough job.
Constantly worrying something bad may happen.
Your mind feels all over the place, you can’t think straight, and wondering why is this happening?
Feeling so alone almost trapped inside your own body like you can't breathe.
Your thoughts are keeping you up at night. You want to sleep but you can't.
When your anxiety is so high it gets in the way of connecting with others, reaching your goals, or just getting through your day.
Snapping at people over things you normally wouldn't get irritated about.
Always feeling on edge.
When you feel like nobody gets it. Or you hear things that make you feel worse.
You're wearing this mask hoping no one finds you out. You put on the smile to make sure no one sees what's really going on out of fear of being judged. Maybe others would think you're a bad mom or you don't know what you're doing.
You don’t have to suffer alone. Going through motherhood can feel like a roller coaster ride, but it’s possible to learn ways to manage how you feel and be more prepared for what life throws at you because you have the skills and support.
Imagine feeling like you can take on your day, think more clearly, be content with who you are as a mom. Giving yourself grace in hard times.
Imagine feeling confident as a parent and not questioning every decision you make.
Picture feeling connected to your baby and your partner, feeling more at ease, and be fully present with your family.
Let me help you figure out how to get through your day without dreading it. Feeling a sense of safety and joy.
Every woman's journey through motherhood is unique and special.
You can feel happy and healthy.
Join me in taking the opportunity to feel better and find relief.
How I help:
Hi, I’m Alison Hartman, a licensed marriage and family therapist in Texas and Colorado specializing in perinatal and postpartum mental health. I am mom of 2 girls and I have a strong passion for helping moms experiencing postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, intrusive thoughts, birth trauma, and the transitions of motherhood find relief and confidence again. I can help you find practical tools and strategies to overcome your sadness, rage, anxiety, or intrusive thoughts. I am a caring, warm, compassionate therapist with a direct, yet gentle approach. In session, there may be tears, there is no judgement, a space just for you, and there may be some laughing too.
Let me walk alongside you on the path to finding yourself again
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Let me walk alongside you on the path to finding yourself again ~
3 Ways to get Support
Every mom’s situation is different.
You can choose the level of support that fits best right now.
Ongoing Pregnancy & Postpartum Therapy
For moms who want consistent support through pregnancy or postpartum.
• postpartum anxiety
• intrusive thoughts
• identity shifts
• emotional overwhelm
Postpartum Intensives
Focused sessions designed to help you prepare for postpartum or reset when things feel overwhelming.
• Postpartum Planning Intensive (60 minutes)
• Postpartum Reset (3-hour intensive)
15 minute Consultation
A one-time chat to ask questions, explore support options, and get guidance.
What Is a Therapy Intensive?
Therapy intensives are extended sessions designed to provide focused support in a shorter period of time. Instead of weekly therapy, intensives allow us to spend uninterrupted time exploring what you're experiencing, building strategies, and creating a clear path forward.
For many women navigating pregnancy or postpartum anxiety and depression, this format can bring clarity and relief more quickly than traditional weekly sessions alone.
Is this you?
Questioning whether you’re doing enough
Having scary thoughts or images
Feeling like a bad mom, hello mom guilt, yes it's a thing!
Snapping more than you want to
Your pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, or postpartum aren't or didn't go as expected
Questioning your career and how to return or not return to work
Constantly worrying about baby
Feeling like you lost your old life and unsure if you will ever get it back
Thinking, “I have this beautiful baby, I should be grateful. I shouldn’t feel this way”.
Comparing yourself to other moms postpartum experiences and questioning whether you are doing something wrong
You are not alone in this 1 in 5 moms struggle with postpartum depression or postpartum anxiety and it's treatable!
Many of the women I work with are experiencing postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, or intrusive thoughts during pregnancy or early motherhood.
You are not crazy
You are not a bad mom
You Don’t Have to Do This Alone, Mama
You deserve to feel supported, grounded, and safe. Therapy can help.
Specialized Perinatal Mental Health Care
With over 13 years of clinical experience, I specialize in perinatal mental health therapy — supporting women through pregnancy, postpartum, and early motherhood across Texas and Colorado. I offer both ongoing therapy and focused pregnancy and postpartum intensives for women seeking proactive or immediate support.
This is targeted, informed care for:
Postpartum anxiety
Intrusive thoughts
Postpartum depression
Birth trauma and NICU experiences
Pregnancy after loss
Identity shifts in motherhood
My approach blends warmth with structure.
You’ll feel heard — and you’ll leave sessions with practical tools to use immediately.
Let me help you figure out how to get through your day without dreading it.
Feeling connected to your baby and your partner, feeling more at ease, and being fully present with your family.
In our work together, you'll start to:
Feel more like you again—not the “perfect mom” version, but the real, grounded, whole you.
Understand and manage intrusive thoughts, anxiety, or sadness that may have taken over since baby arrived.
Process your birth experience, identity shifts, and relationship changes in a safe, nonjudgmental, supportive space.
Learn tools to care for yourself emotionally, even on the hard days.
It’s not about fixing you—because you’re not broken. It’s about helping you feel more steady, more connected, and more like yourself in this new season.
Therapy is a space for you.
Many moms I work with see this as an investment in their long term well being — addressing anxiety, depression, and overwhelm now so it doesn’t impact their marriage, parenting, or sense of self later.
Prenatal & Postpartum Therapy in Texas and Colorado
I provide:
Virtual maternal mental health therapy throughout Texas
Virtual therapy across Northern Colorado
Texas Service Areas Include:
Montgomery County (Conroe, The Woodlands, Magnolia, Spring, Montgomery)
Colorado Service Areas Include:
Fort Collins, Greeley, Loveland, Windsor, Longmont
Explore My Services
Prenatal Mental Health Counseling
Birth Trauma and NICU Experiences
Motherhood and Identity Counseling
Perinatal Couples and Family Counseling
Therapy that meets you where you are
Why I offer online therapy for new moms:
When you’re in the postpartum season, even the smallest things can feel hard—getting out the door, timing naps, packing a diaper bag, or figuring out childcare just to make it to an appointment.
That’s a big part of why I offer online postpartum therapy for new moms in Montgomery County and across Texas and Colorado.
I wanted to create a way for moms to receive real, meaningful mental health support without adding more stress to their already full plate.
Online therapy allows you to:
Talk from the comfort of your own home
Stay close to your baby (or join during nap time)
Avoid the pressure of getting ready or rushing out the door
Access postpartum support even on the hard, low-energy days
Because the truth is—those are often the days you need support the most.
My goal is to meet you exactly where you are in this season. Not where you “should” be, not when things feel easier—but right in the middle of real life.
If you’re looking for online therapy for postpartum anxiety, depression, or overwhelm in Montgomery County, TX, Northern Colorado or access to therapy all across Texas and Colorado you’re in the right place.
Frequently asked questions
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Yes. My practice focuses specifically on perinatal mental health, which includes support for postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, intrusive thoughts, birth trauma, and identity changes during the transition to motherhood. Many of the moms I work with appear high-functioning on the outside but feel overwhelmed internally. Therapy provides a supportive space to understand what’s happening and learn practical tools for relief.
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Intrusive thoughts are unwanted thoughts or images that can feel scary or disturbing. Many new moms experience thoughts about accidental harm coming to their baby or fear that they might do something wrong.
These thoughts are actually very common during the postpartum period, especially when anxiety is high. Having intrusive thoughts does not mean you want them to happen or that you are a bad mom. In therapy, we work on understanding why these thoughts occur and learning strategies to reduce the anxiety cycle that keeps them going.
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Yes. I provide virtual therapy for moms located in Montgomery County, TX, including:
Conroe
The Woodlands
Magnolia
Montgomery
Spring
If I add an office space for in person, this page will be updated.
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Yes. I provide secure virtual therapy sessions to clients throughout Texas. Virtual therapy allows moms to access specialized perinatal mental health support, including support for postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety even if there are no providers nearby who focus on this area.
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Yes. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing virtual maternal mental health therapy to clients across Colorado, particularly in Northern Colorado communities such as Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor, Severance, and Greeley.
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It can be helpful to seek therapy anytime you notice that anxiety, overwhelm, sadness, or intrusive thoughts are affecting your daily life or your ability to enjoy this season of motherhood.
Some moms begin therapy during pregnancy, while others reach out weeks or months after their baby arrives. There is no “too early” or “too late” time to get support.
Many women find that addressing postpartum mental health concerns early can help them feel more confident, calm, and connected to their family.
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Postpartum therapy typically focuses on helping you understand the patterns contributing to anxiety or overwhelm and learning practical tools to support your nervous system and emotional wellbeing.
In our work together, we focus on both emotional support and practical strategies so that you leave sessions with tools you can begin using right away.
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The first step is scheduling a consultation call. This allows us to briefly talk about what you are experiencing, answer your questions, and determine whether working together feels like a good fit.
You can schedule a consultation using the link below.
Schedule Your 15 Minute Call
Find Relief and Feel like you again.
Alison Hartman, LMFT provides specialized perinatal mental health counseling for moms in Texas and Colorado. Services include support for postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, intrusive thoughts, birth trauma, pregnancy after loss, and motherhood identity transitions. Virtual sessions are available statewide.
Online Postpartum Counseling in Colorado & Texas
Moms, Dads, and Babies welcome
