Are Sleepless Nights and New Responsibilities Straining Your Bond?
Prenatal & Postpartum Couples Counseling in Minnesota
Recognizing the Importance of Both Partners on This Journey. — One Baby Step at a Time.
You Can Love Your Baby and Still Miss Each Other
Lately, it feels like you and your partner are living side by side instead of together. The late nights, stress and endless to-do lists, it’s changed the way you talk, touch and connect.
You don’t have to keep drifting apart. You can find your way back to each other.
I’m Evon Inyang, MA, LAMFT, trained in advanced perinatal mental health, I help new new parents in Minnesota rebuild emotional and physical intimacy, communicate better and feel like a team again.
*I’m under supervision working towards full licensure.
We Welcome All Couples.
Whether you are adopting a child, going through IVF, using a surrogate, are a same-sex couple where one partner is carrying, or are a heterosexual couple where one partner is carrying, we welcome all couples who are seeking mental health support.
Pregnancy and the postpartum period are life-changing experiences filled with unique challenges and profound changes. Our specialized perinatal couples counseling is designed to support both parents or partners so you can navigate this major life transition together.
1 in 5
Pregnant
Women
Studies show that 20% of women may experience perinatal depression or anxiety during the perinatal period.
1 in 10
Dads/
Partners
Studies show 10% of dads experience postpartum depression, and 5-15% develop an anxiety disorder such as generalized anxiety, obsessive-compulsive, and post-traumatic stress at some point during the pregnancy or the first year postpartum.
2 in 5
Black
Women
Almost 40% of Black mothers and birthing people experience maternal mental health (MMH) conditions.
We Help Couples Address and Navigate Common Issues Such as:
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Unplanned pregnancies
Fertility issues
Hormonal shifts and physical symptoms
Differences in upbringing and parenting styles
Anxiety around childbirth and parenthood
Anxiety about bonding with adopted child
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Communication difficulties
Managing intimacy and sexual health
Navigating gender roles and responsibilities
Setting boundaries with extended family
Grieving and processing unexpected feelings
Societal and familial stigma of adoption and surrogacy
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Sleep disturbances and changes in routine
Financial concerns or stressors regarding children
Anxiety about adoption and surrogacy process
Strengthening Bonds During Transition
Whether This is Your First Child or Your Fifth, We Help Couples Navigate the Transition to a Growing Family.
Inclusive and Flexible Sessions
Our sessions are designed to be flexible, accommodating the needs of your growing family while focusing on rebuilding your relationship.
We welcome newborns and support breastfeeding during your sessions.
Tailored
Support
Our counseling is tailored to your specific needs, considering your unique circumstances and cultural background.
We work with you to create strategies that are effective for your relationship, ensuring that both partners feel supported and understood.
Perinatal & Postpartum Mental Health
Perinatal mood and anxiety can impact many parents. Our focus is broader.
We address the emotional and relational aspects of both partners during this transition.
Every couple can benefit from support during this time.