New Parent Therapy | Prenatal & Postpartum Support

May 15

Virtual counselling for parents across British Columbia. Parenting is hard—our therapists support moms, dads and couples during pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting.

While society has led us to believe that natural instincts kick in as we enter parenthood, at Vitality Collective our therapists understand the transition requires support. We offer virtual therapy for moms, dads and couples through the exciting, beautiful, difficult, significant transition which is becoming a parent.

If you’re struggling, you aren’t alone.

“I love my baby, but I don’t feel like myself anymore.”

“We used to be so connected—now we barely talk.”

“I didn’t expect parenting to mean defending our choices all the time.”

“I feel disconnected from my body since giving birth.”

Sound familiar?

Entering parenthood is an incredible milestone, one that brings both immense joy, but also significant challenges. Pregnancy, postpartum and parenting are all life transitions that truly require a village of support—and then some. Our therapists are here to help you navigate the undeniable excitement, but also inevitable stress and uncertainty of taking on the titles of mom and dad. Here are just some of the common new parent therapy focuses our counsellors can help you with:

Coping with miscarriage, stillbirth, or pregnancy loss
Struggling to conceive or facing fertility-related stress
Feeling uncertain or conflicted about growing your family
Processing a decision to end a pregnancy
Adjusting to unexpected changes that come with parenting
Balancing the demands of daily life and emotional overwhelm
Navigating parenting differences tied to culture or upbringing
Mourning a loss or moving through grief
Experiencing anxiety during or after pregnancy
Wanting to feel more supported in your parenting role
Dealing with sudden frustration, irritability, or resentment
Feeling down, disconnected, or lacking motivation
Troubled by distressing or unwanted thoughts
Facing new or growing tension in your relationship
Trying to reconnect emotionally or sexually after major changes
Figuring out who you are in this new phase of life
Setting healthy boundaries with extended family
Feeling like you've lost a sense of yourself

For many of our clients, therapy will include multiple of the above focuses at every given stage of entering parenthood. Remember experiencing a wide range of emotions as a new parent is completely “normal” and by limiting the isolation often associated with those emotional experiences, they begin to feel less overwhelming.

How we can help new parents.

Managing postpartum anxiety, setting boundaries with extended family members, and adjusting to the new normal of your relationship as a couple are just some of the many ways our team of virtual counsellors can help you as new parents. We strongly believe that no mom, dad or couple should have to make sense of their new life as parents—new parents’ therapy in BC can be a lifeline.

With therapy clinics in Vancouver, Surrey, Chilliwack, and virtual therapy available across British Columbia, Vitality Collective offers individual, couple and family therapy to help aid the gap of perinatal mental healthcare with therapists who truly get it—both professionally and personally. We pride ourselves on offering a best-match approach to therapy, ensuring you find the support that makes the most sense for you and/or you and your partner.

A quick note about starting therapy as a parent.

The fact that you're reading this is proof you're a good parent. You’re in unfamiliar territory—and still, you're showing up, looking for answers, and taking steps to care for yourself and your new family. That doesn't make you a bad parent—it makes you the best one for your child.

We understand that seeing a therapist might not have been what you envisioned for this season of life—or something you had set aside time or money for. You may be feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, or even let down by the fact that things feel harder than you expected. But seeking support is not a sign of weakness—it’s a reflection of your strength, your self-awareness, and yes, your dedication as a parent.

Because the truth is: good parents can feel lost. Good parents get overwhelmed and exhausted. Good parents have moments of doubt, intrusive thoughts, or heavy emotions they weren’t prepared for. And good parents reach out for help when they need it.

Whatever you're feeling right now, it’s valid—and support is available. Our virtual BC therapists are just a few clicks away.

Relationship Counselling For New Parents

Becoming parents changes everything—including your relationship. The joy of welcoming a new baby often comes with exhaustion, overwhelm, and the weight of shifting roles and responsibilities. For many couples, the transition to parenthood can create distance, tension, and a loss of the emotional connection you once shared. Sleepless nights, reduced intimacy, resentment, and miscommunication can start to chip away at your bond.

Our relationship counselling sessions for new parents are designed to help you reconnect, communicate more effectively, and move forward—together. Whether you're feeling disconnected, arguing more often, or unsure how to share the load, therapy can offer a space to be heard, supported, and seen.

We use evidence-based approaches like Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) to help couples understand each other’s emotional needs and strengthen their connection, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to reframe negative thinking and build healthier communication patterns. Sessions may focus on emotional intimacy, navigating conflict, resentment, dividing parenting tasks, rebuilding trust, or exploring next steps for your relationship.

We support all family structures and identities, including LGBTQ+, polyamorous, and kink-affirming relationships. Wherever you are in your journey, we’re here to help you feel more connected, supported, and resilient—together.

Individual Counselling For Moms | Postpartum Depression & Anxiety

For new parents, the emotional journey is not always easy. Postpartum depression and anxiety are more common than most realize, affecting countless individuals after childbirth. These conditions often bring feelings of overwhelming sadness, fear, irritability, or excessive worry about parenting and the responsibilities of raising a child. Recognizing that postpartum depression and anxiety are real medical concerns is the first step toward seeking the help you deserve.

CBT is one of the most effective ways to manage the emotional challenges of postpartum depression and anxiety. CBT helps new parents identify negative thought patterns that exacerbate feelings of hopelessness or anxiety and replace them with healthier, more balanced perspectives. For those struggling with intense worry, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) blends mindfulness techniques with cognitive therapy to help new parents stay present, regulate their emotions, and break free from the cycle of rumination.

By attending therapy for postpartum depression and anxiety, new parents can learn coping mechanisms, gain insight into their emotional experiences, and regain a sense of control over their mental health. New parents’ therapy provides a supportive space to heal, helping you feel more grounded in your parenting and confident in your ability to navigate the early stages of parenthood.

Postpartum Planning | Healthy Family Boundaries

One of the realities of becoming a new parent is the sudden increase in advice, expectations, and opinions from extended family members. While they’re often trying to be helpful, it can sometimes feel overwhelming (and even intrusive). Balancing family dynamics of both you and your partner while establishing your own parenting style is a unique challenge. Setting boundaries with family early on in your parenting journey is crucial.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a highly effective approach for managing intense emotions while learning how to set and maintain boundaries with loved ones. DBT teaches emotional regulation, assertiveness, and interpersonal effectiveness—skills that empower new parents to communicate their needs clearly and confidently without guilt. Additionally, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) offers a goal-oriented approach that helps new parents address family dynamics and develop practical strategies for managing unsolicited advice or overbearing relatives. Our virtual therapists for new parents use a range of therapeutic approaches to help you and your partner confidently set and enforce boundaries, creating space for you to establish your new, little family.

Parenting Counselling | Strengthening Parent-Child Relationships

The connection between a parent and child is one of the most vital elements of emotional and social development. In the early years of life, the parent-child bond lays the groundwork for your child’s future emotional well-being. However, challenges often arise, especially as children grow into toddlers, testing limits and expressing their emotions in ways that can be difficult for parents to navigate. From temper tantrums to separation anxiety, new parents often find themselves in need of guidance to strengthen the bond with their children.

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is an evidence-based therapy designed to improve the relationship between parents and young children. Through PCIT, parents learn how to engage in positive, effective interactions with their child, reinforcing good behaviour and setting clear boundaries in a nurturing environment. Attachment-Based Therapy also plays an important role in developing a secure attachment between parent and child, helping parents understand and respond to their child’s emotional needs in ways that build trust and emotional safety.

At Vitality Collective, we are fortunate to have in-house therapists who specialize in helping families navigate challenging situations and improve their parent-child relationships. Through parent-child reunification techniques, our BC-based therapists can support parents with child behaviour management, emotional regulation, and strengthening the connection with their little ones.

Online Therapy for New Parents in BC

At Vitality Collective, we know that getting to a clinic isn’t always possible—especially in the early stages of parenthood. Whether you’re a new mom, dad, or couple, the realities of sleepless nights, shifting identities, and limited support can make it hard to access the help you deserve.

That’s why we offer virtual therapy for new parents across British Columbia, including Vancouver, Surrey, Chilliwack, and surrounding areas. Our virtual counselling sessions are secure, flexible, and designed to fit around your real life—no commuting, no childcare stress (yes your babe is welcome to join us), just accessible support from the comfort of home.

We also recognize the broader challenges many parents face: the silencing of their struggles, the unrealistic expectations around parenthood, and the lack of adequate perinatal mental health support. Vitality Collective is committed to offering up-to-date care that helps combat toxic cultural narratives around motherhood and fatherhood, and supports the emotional well-being of all parents.

Whether you’re seeking postpartum support in BC, navigating relationship changes, feeling disconnected from your baby or partner, or simply not feeling like yourself, our virtual counselling sessions provide a compassionate and judgement free space to explore this transition.

Get started today by filling out our New Client Intake Form and let us help you find the right therapist through our personalized best-match approach. Wherever you are in BC, virtual therapy for new parents is within reach—direct billing available, no referral required.

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