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Postpartum Anxiety
Persistent Worry After Having a Baby Isn't Always "New Mom Anxiety"
Many women expect sleep deprivation, emotional adjustment, and uncertainty after childbirth. What they don't expect is relentless worry, racing thoughts, intrusive fears, or a constant sense that something terrible is about to happen.
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POSTPARTUM ANXIETY THERAPIST IN PHILADELPHIA
Dr. Kelly Romirowsky, PsyD, is a licensed psychologist in Philadelphia who specializes in the assessment and treatment of anxiety disorders in high-functioning women. Her approach begins with diagnostic precision to ensure treatment addresses the underlying condition—not just the symptoms.
POSTPARTUM ANXIETY AND OCD
For some women, the postpartum period can trigger or worsen symptoms of OCD. Intrusive thoughts, excessive checking, reassurance seeking, and persistent fears about the baby's safety may become significantly more difficult to manage during this time. Because postpartum anxiety and postpartum OCD can share similar symptoms, accurate assessment is critical.
—WHO I HELP
Understanding Postpartum Anxiety
When Worry Becomes Clinically Significant
It is normal for new mothers to think frequently about their baby's well-being. However, postpartum anxiety extends far beyond appropriate concern. It involves excessive, persistent anxiety that is difficult to control and begins interfering with daily functioning, relationships, sleep, and decision-making.
Women with postpartum anxiety often describe feeling mentally "on" all the time. Their thoughts repeatedly return to potential dangers, unlikely scenarios, or perceived mistakes. They may intellectually recognize that their fears are excessive, yet still feel unable to stop them.
—EARLY SIGNS
Common Symptoms of Postpartum Anxiety
Postpartum anxiety affects both the mind and body
Feeling constantly on edge
Persistent worry about your baby's health or safety
Trouble sleeping because of worry
Difficulty concentrating
Difficulty relaxing
Excessive reassurance seeking
Hypervigilance
Racing thoughts
Without treatment, postpartum anxiety can interfere with nearly every area of life.
Functional Impact
Why Accurate Diagnosis Matters
Not all postpartum anxiety symptoms stem from the same condition.
Anxiety disorders, OCD, depression, and trauma-related symptoms can appear similar while requiring different treatment approaches.
—WHAT I OFFER
Three doors into the same practice.
Evidence-based therapy, comprehensive psychological evaluations, and child psychoeducational testing — delivered with the same diagnostic rigor and clinical depth.
SERVICE 01
Assessment Approach
Every evaluation begins with understanding the complete picture of a client's symptoms rather than assigning a diagnosis based on comprehensive clinical assessment
SERVICE 02
Evidence-Based Treatment
Treatment recommendations are individualized based on assessment findings and symptom severity. Using evidence-based therapies supported by clinical research
SERVICE 03
Treatment Goals
Treatment is designed to improve daily functioning and focuses on measurable improvements
