North Austin Postpartum & Maternal Mental Health Support for New Moms
You don't have to navigate motherhood alone. Get expert support for anxiety, depression, burnout, and the emotional challenges of being a mom from a psychologist who truly understands.
Serving mothers in:
Dr. Jana Rundle, PsyD
Clinical Psychologist & Mother
Specializing in Maternal Mental Health
Maternal Mental Health Challenges We Address
Pregnancy Anxiety
Overwhelming worry about pregnancy complications, birth, or becoming a parent. Racing thoughts about what could go wrong.
Explore pregnancy anxiety therapy →Postpartum Depression
Persistent sadness, hopelessness, difficulty bonding with baby, or feelings of being overwhelmed after childbirth.
Explore postpartum depression therapy →Postpartum Anxiety
Excessive worry about baby's health and safety, intrusive thoughts, panic attacks, or constant checking behaviors.
Explore postpartum anxiety therapy →Mom Burnout
Physical and emotional exhaustion from the demands of motherhood. Feeling depleted, resentful, or like you've lost yourself.
Explore mom burnout therapy →Birth Trauma
Processing difficult or traumatic birth experiences, C-section recovery struggles, or NICU stays that left emotional scars.
Explore birth trauma therapy →Identity Changes
Struggling with who you are now as a mother, grieving your pre-baby life, or finding balance between motherhood and self.
Explore identity therapy for mothers →Parenting Stress
Feeling overwhelmed by parenting decisions, struggling with discipline, or managing behavioral challenges at any age.
Explore parenting stress therapy →Relationship Strain
Tension with partner after baby, feeling disconnected, or struggling to communicate needs as a parent.
Explore relationship therapy for parents →Working Mom Guilt
Balancing career and motherhood, managing guilt about time away from children, or struggling with work-life balance.
Explore therapy for working mothers →Why Mothers Choose Bloom Psychology
She Gets It - She's Been There
Dr. Rundle isn't just a psychologist - she's a mother who has navigated the challenges of motherhood herself. This combination of professional expertise and personal experience creates a uniquely understanding and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship.
Specialized Maternal Mental Health Training
Beyond general psychology training, Dr. Rundle has specialized education in perinatal and maternal mental health, staying current with the latest research and treatment approaches specific to mothers.
Flexible, Mom-Friendly Scheduling
We know your time is precious and unpredictable. That's why we offer flexible scheduling, virtual therapy options, and understanding when life with kids throws a curveball at your appointment plans.
Results You Can Feel
Our evidence-based approach focuses on practical strategies you can use immediately. Most mothers notice improvements in mood, anxiety, and coping within the first few weeks of therapy.
"Dr. Rundle helped me feel like myself again. She understood exactly what I was going through and gave me tools that actually worked."
— Sarah M., Mother of Two, Cedar Park
Frequently Asked Questions
What is maternal mental health?
Maternal mental health encompasses the emotional, psychological, and social well-being of women during pregnancy, postpartum, and throughout motherhood. It includes conditions like postpartum depression, pregnancy anxiety, mom burnout, and adjustment challenges related to becoming or being a mother.
How is maternal mental health different from postpartum depression?
Postpartum depression is one specific condition within the broader field of maternal mental health. Maternal mental health covers all mental health concerns that mothers face, including prenatal anxiety, postpartum anxiety, birth trauma, parenting stress, mom burnout, relationship challenges, and identity shifts throughout motherhood.
When should I seek maternal mental health support?
Seek support if you're experiencing persistent sadness or anxiety, difficulty bonding with your baby, overwhelming stress, sleep problems unrelated to your baby's schedule, loss of interest in activities, feelings of inadequacy as a mother, or if you're simply feeling overwhelmed and need someone to talk to who understands motherhood.
Do you offer therapy for mothers whose children are older?
Yes! Maternal mental health support isn't just for new moms. Dr. Rundle works with mothers at all stages - from pregnancy through toddlerhood, school age, teens, and beyond. Common issues include parenting stress, mom burnout, identity challenges, empty nest adjustments, and navigating different life stages.
Can partners or family members attend sessions?
While individual therapy focuses on your personal experience, Dr. Rundle can incorporate partner or family sessions when appropriate. This can be especially helpful for relationship challenges, co-parenting strategies, or helping loved ones understand and support your mental health journey.
You Deserve Support
Motherhood is one of life's greatest joys and greatest challenges. You don't have to figure it out alone. Get the expert support you deserve from a psychologist who understands both the clinical and personal sides of maternal mental health.
Call or text: (512) 898-9510