Pregnancy Anxiety Therapy

Compassionate, trauma-informed therapy for anxiety during pregnancy — supporting emotional safety, nervous system regulation, and confidence as you prepare for parenthood.

What Is Pregnancy Anxiety?

Pregnancy anxiety involves persistent worry, fear, or nervous system activation during pregnancy that feels difficult to control and often goes beyond typical concerns about becoming a parent.

It may include fears about the baby’s health, labor and delivery, medical procedures, your ability to parent, or changes in identity and relationships. Pregnancy anxiety is part of a group of conditions known as Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) and is both common and treatable.

Experiencing anxiety during pregnancy does not mean something is wrong with you or that you are ungrateful for your pregnancy. It means your nervous system is responding to a major life transition.

Signs You May Be Experiencing Pregnancy Anxiety

  • Constant worry about the baby’s health or development

  • Intrusive or repetitive thoughts

  • Panic attacks or sudden surges of fear

  • Difficulty sleeping due to racing thoughts

  • Physical symptoms such as tight chest, shortness of breath, nausea, or muscle tension

  • Feeling on edge, restless, or unable to relax

  • Avoidance of appointments, preparation, or decision-making

  • Fear of labor, delivery, or medical procedures

  • Difficulty feeling present or connected to your pregnancy

You don’t have to wait until things feel unbearable to seek support.

How Pregnancy Anxiety Therapy Helps

Pregnancy anxiety therapy offers a safe, supportive space to slow down and regulate your nervous system while exploring what is fueling your anxiety.

Therapy can help you:

  • Reduce constant worry and rumination

  • Calm panic and physical anxiety symptoms

  • Build tools to manage uncertainty

  • Process past trauma or medical experiences

  • Strengthen your sense of safety and confidence

  • Feel more grounded and present in your pregnancy

Our goal is not to eliminate every anxious thought, but to help you feel steadier, more supported, and more capable of navigating them.

Our Trauma-Informed Approach

At Rooted in Harmony Counseling, our therapists specialize in perinatal mental health and trauma-informed care. We use evidence-based modalities that address both emotional and physiological aspects of anxiety, including:

  • EMDR to process past experiences contributing to fear or hypervigilance

  • Brainspotting to access and release stored emotional stress

  • EFT (Tapping) for nervous system regulation and anxiety relief

  • Somatic and body-based practices

  • Attachment-based and relational therapy

These approaches support deep healing, not just symptom management.

Who We Support

We provide pregnancy anxiety therapy for:

  • Pregnant individuals experiencing anxiety or panic

  • First-time and seasoned parents

  • Individuals with a history of trauma or pregnancy loss

  • Partners seeking support during pregnancy

  • Individuals and couples

You deserve care that honors the complexity of this season.

You Don’t Have to Carry This Alone

Pregnancy can be both meaningful and overwhelming. Support is available, and you deserve it.

A consultation is simply a conversation — no pressure or obligation.

Schedule a Free Consultation