Postpartum depression & anxiety treatment in Bellevue, WACaring for you, so you can care for them.

The baby blues are common mood swings, tearfulness and worry in the first two weeks after birth that fade on their own. Postpartum depression is stronger, lasts longer than two weeks, and makes daily life harder. It needs treatment.

Many medications used for postpartum depression and anxiety are considered compatible with breastfeeding. We review the options and the latest evidence with you so you can make an informed choice.

Yes. Depression and anxiety can begin during pregnancy, which is why these conditions are often called perinatal. Getting care during pregnancy is safe and helpful.

Yes. Partners, including fathers and non-birthing parents, can also experience depression and anxiety after a baby arrives. We provide care for any new parent.

Unwanted, frightening thoughts about harm coming to your baby are common, especially with postpartum anxiety or OCD, and they usually cause great distress precisely because you don’t want to act on them. Talking about them is safe, and treatment helps.

Postpartum psychosis is a rare but serious condition that usually begins in the first few weeks after birth. Signs include confusion, seeing or hearing things that aren’t there, paranoia, or sudden extreme changes in mood or behavior. It’s a medical emergency: call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room right away. With prompt treatment, most people recover fully.

Without treatment, postpartum depression can last for many months or longer. With treatment, most people start to feel better within a few weeks to months, and starting care sooner usually helps.

Yes. Zuranolone (Zurzuvae) is a pill approved by the FDA specifically for postpartum depression, taken once a day for 14 days. Antidepressants such as SSRIs are also commonly used. We review your symptoms, health history and breastfeeding plans to decide together which option fits.

The first psychiatric evaluation takes about 60 minutes. Follow-up visits take about 30 minutes, in person in Bellevue or by telehealth.

Please bring a photo ID, your insurance card and a list of current medications. If you’ve had earlier evaluations or treatment for your mood, or have notes from your OB or midwife, those help too.

Yes. Evaluations and follow-up visits are available by secure telehealth anywhere in Washington State, as well as in person at our Bellevue office.

We’re in-network with most major insurance plans, including Medicare, and self-pay is available. Before your first visit, our team verifies your coverage.