Postpartum, Perinatal, Fertility & Birth Trauma Therapy and Coaching in Montreal and Online

The journey to parenthood can bring joy, but it can also be filled with stress, grief, or unexpected challenges.

Whether you are trying to conceive, navigating pregnancy, adjusting postpartum, or coping with loss, you don’t have to go through it alone.

At Clinic Altera, we provide psychotherapy, counselling, and coaching for individuals, couples, and families at every stage of the perinatal journey. Our approach is compassionate, trauma-informed, and inclusive, creating a safe space for healing and growth.

Common Concerns We Support

• Fertility stress & IVF: anxiety, identity challenges, and the ups and downs of treatment

• Family planning as LGBTQ+ parents: inclusive support for diverse paths to parenthood

• Pregnancy (prepartum): mood changes, anxiety, fear, or uncertainty during pregnancy

• Postpartum: depression, anxiety, overwhelm, or difficulties bonding with baby

• Pregnancy & infant loss or termination: grief, trauma, and compassionate support

• Birth trauma: flashbacks, panic, or fear after a difficult or traumatic delivery

• Navigating systemic stressors as BIPOC or racialized parents: validating lived experiences, intergenerational trauma, and resilience

• Parenthood & relationships: navigating identity shifts, exhaustion, or partnership stress

Somatic & Trauma-Informed Methods

Healing during the pre- or postpartum period isn’t only about talking—it’s also about helping the body feel safe again. At Clinic Altera, we offer nervous system attunement through approaches such as:

• Brainspotting to access and process trauma held in the body

• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) for traumatic memories and flashbacks

• Bilateral listening and regulation practices to support balance and grounding

• Gentle relational attunement to restore a sense of safety and connection

These approaches help release what feels “stuck” and support deeper integration of the mind and body.

How Therapy Helps

• Provides a safe, non-judgmental space to share your story

• Offers tools to cope with anxiety, sadness, or overwhelm in the pre- or postpartum period

• Supports healing after miscarriage, stillbirth, or traumatic birth experiences

• Helps couples navigate relationship changes and shared grief

• Builds resilience and confidence as you move forward