Queer Perinatal & Postnatal Support

The journey into parenthood is a profound transition—filled with joy, hope, and often unexpected challenges. For queer and trans parents, the perinatal and postnatal periods can also involve navigating unique emotional, relational, and societal complexities that are rarely addressed in traditional care settings.

At Luminations Psychotherapy, we offer affirming, compassionate support tailored to the specific needs of LGBTQIA+ parents during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, identity shifts, or changes in your relationship dynamics, we hold space for all your feelings—without judgment or assumptions.

Using psychodynamic and relational therapy approaches, we explore how your past experiences, attachment history, and relational patterns influence your current transition to parenthood. We work collaboratively to help you build resilience, strengthen connections, and honor the complexity of your unique family story.

Identity & Systemic Challenges

Queer, trans, and nontraditional parents often face additional layers of stress, including medical gatekeeping, social invisibility, and cultural misunderstanding. These systemic challenges can compound the natural difficulties of the perinatal period, impacting mental health and wellbeing.

At Luminations, we recognize how your identity intersects with these experiences. Our approach is trauma-informed, identity-affirming, and culturally responsive—creating a space where you can fully express yourself, grieve losses, and celebrate your journey as a parent on your own terms.