Specialized Therapy

Postpartum Therapy when after birth feels harder than expected

Postnatal mental health support for postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, overwhelm, identity changes, relationship stress, and emotional recovery after birth.

• In-person in Schaumburg

• Telehealth across Illinois

• Postpartum and postnatal support

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Local Care

In-person postpartum therapy in Schaumburg with a private setting designed for new parents who need focused support.

Whole-Person Focus

Addresses mood changes, identity disruption, relationship strain, and the gap between expectations and reality after birth.

Flexible Format

Telehealth across Illinois so new parents can access support during naps, breaks, or whenever a session fits the day.

Therapy office offering postpartum support

Good Fit If You Need

support after birth when overwhelm, anxiety, exhaustion, or disconnection start taking up too much space

This service is for new parents who are struggling more than they expected and need support that goes beyond being told it gets easier. Whether symptoms are intense or you simply feel off, both are valid reasons to reach out.

Care Style

Warm and non-shaming

Helpful when you feel like you should be handling things better. This is a space where difficulty is expected, not judged.

Emotionally practical

Focused on day-to-day overwhelm, sleep disruption, relationship friction, and the pressure to appear like you are coping when you are not.

Built for early support

You do not need to wait until things are severe. Reaching out when something feels off is often the most effective time to start.

Postpartum Support

When the postpartum period feels emotionally heavier than expected

The postpartum period can be deeply meaningful, but it can also be emotionally disorganizing. Many new parents feel ashamed when they are struggling because they think they should be coping better or feeling differently.

Postpartum therapy creates space to talk honestly about what is happening while building practical and emotional support for this stage of life.

Mood Changes and Overwhelm

Support for postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, irritability, tearfulness, racing thoughts, or the feeling that everything suddenly feels heavier than expected.

Identity and Relationship Shifts

Help processing the emotional changes that can come with becoming a parent, changes in partnership, role overload, and feeling unlike yourself.

Recovery and Adjustment

Space to talk through sleep disruption, stress, self-criticism, loss of routine, and the challenge of caring for yourself while caring for a baby.

Postnatal Emotional Support

Postnatal therapy can help when you need steady support after birth, whether symptoms are severe or you simply feel emotionally stretched thin.

Early Support Matters

You do not need to wait for a crisis

Therapy can be helpful when symptoms are severe, but it can also be helpful much earlier, when you simply notice that you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, exhausted, or unlike yourself after birth.

Support can focus on emotional stabilization, self-compassion, communication, realistic expectations, and restoring a stronger sense of self during a demanding stage.

Talk honestly about what changed

Make room for overwhelm, grief, anxiety, or disconnection without minimizing what the postpartum period can do.

Stabilize what feels shaky

Support sleep-related stress, emotional reactivity, relationship strain, and the feeling of not quite being yourself.

Recover a steadier sense of self

Build more realistic expectations and more support around the version of life you are actually living now.

Postpartum Therapy in Schaumburg and the Greater Northwest Suburbs

Dr. Jelena Djurovic offers postpartum therapy at her Schaumburg office, serving new parents from Arlington Heights, Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, Palatine, Hoffman Estates, and the surrounding area. Her experience with perinatal mental health means the work can begin quickly without spending sessions on background education.

Telehealth is available statewide for Illinois residents, which many new parents prefer during the postpartum period. If you started with prenatal therapy and want to continue into postpartum care, that continuity is available and often beneficial.

Contact and Scheduling

Ask about availability, in-person sessions in Schaumburg, or telehealth across Illinois.

Rates and Insurance

Review insurance information, private pay details, and practical planning before getting started.

About Your Provider

Dr. Jelena Djurovic, Psy.D.

Dr. Jelena Djurovic, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Illinois with over 10 years of clinical experience. Her approach integrates self-compassion research, mindfulness-based interventions, AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy), and cognitive-behavioral strategies.

Dr. Djurovic completed her Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, with research focused on the mind-body relationship and the impact of mindfulness on depression and quality of life. Sessions are available in English, Serbian, and Spanish.

Illinois Licensed Clinical Psychologist | License #071-011433

Learn more about Dr. Djurovic

Frequently Asked Questions

A few common questions about postpartum and postnatal support, location, and timing.

What can postpartum therapy help with?

Postpartum therapy can help with postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, irritability, overwhelm, identity changes, relationship strain, sleep disruption, and the emotional adjustment after birth.

Do you offer postpartum therapy in Schaumburg, IL and online?

Yes. Sessions are available in person in Schaumburg, and telehealth is available for clients throughout Illinois.

How soon after birth can I start postpartum therapy?

There is no minimum waiting period. Some clients reach out within the first few weeks after birth, while others start later. The office in Schaumburg is accessible from Arlington Heights, Des Plaines, Rolling Meadows, and surrounding suburbs, and telehealth is available for anyone in Illinois.

Is postpartum therapy only for severe symptoms?

No. Therapy can be appropriate when symptoms are severe, but it can also be helpful much earlier if you feel emotionally stretched thin, unlike yourself, or overwhelmed after birth.