Description
Postpartum is more than a phase; it’s a neurological, emotional, and identity transformation. This 6-week group is designed to support new mothers through the often unseen and overwhelming realities of early motherhood. Whether you’re navigating mood shifts, anxiety, grief, rage, or simply the mental load of caregiving, this group offers a space to feel understood, supported, and grounded.
Led by Dr. Alison Batchelder, PhD, a licensed clinical psychologist and certified perinatal mental health specialist (PMH-C), this group draws on the latest research in perinatal psychology, attachment science, and nervous system regulation. Sessions include evidence-based strategies from trauma informed cognitive behavioral therapy, somatic tools, guided reflection; alongside real, honest connection with other women.
This group isn’t about giving advice, it’s about building emotional resilience, reconnecting to your identity, and knowing that you’re not alone in how hard this can feel. You're not failing, you're becoming.
Group Therapist
Dr. Alison Batchelder is a highly skilled and experienced Clinical Psychologist. She specializes in helping individuals improve their mental well-being. She received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Palo Alto University and received additional training from institutions such as Stanford University. She holds a certification in SCIP (Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy) which has deepened her understanding of self-compassion and its impact on mental health.
She has a special interest in helping individuals struggling with imposter syndrome and is one of the few researchers to have done her dissertation on the imposter phenomenon and self-compassion. She has extensive experience in working with individuals who struggle with feelings of inadequacy and imposter syndrome, and is committed to helping them overcome these challenges and build self-confidence.
She has a deep understanding of the mind-body connection and she specializes in helping clients develop a more positive and compassionate relationship with themselves. Her approach is tailored to the unique needs of each individual, and combines evidence-based therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) with mindfulness and self-compassion practices. Her therapy sessions are designed to be both informative and empowering, helping clients to gain a deeper understanding of their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and to develop the tools they need to make positive changes in their lives.
Dr. Alison is PsyPact certified, and is currently accepting new patients. Her practice is remote and is only accepting online patients.
