Tokophobia Therapy Group
Are you feeling anxious or fearful about pregnancy or childbirth?
You may feel anxious when thinking or talking about pregnancy or birth, feel stressed before OB-GYN appointments, or experience panic when imagining labor and delivery.
These feelings can feel overwhelming and isolating. You may feel different from those around you or find yourself avoiding conversations about pregnancy or childbirth because it feels too difficult to talk about.
You are not alone, and you don't have to navigate these fears by yourself.
I facilitate a compassionate and supportive group where you can safely talk about your fears and worries surrounding pregnancy and childbirth.
You will have the opportunity to connect with others who understand what it is like to experience anxiety and fear surrounding pregnancy and birth.
Whether you identify with the term tokophobia or simply know that you feel deeply anxious or fearful about pregnancy or childbirth, you are welcome.
Compassionate and Supportive Group Therapy.
Together, we can create space for your fears, explore ways to cope with anxiety, and help you move forward feeling more grounded, supported, informed, and empowered.
Your fears are valid.
Your feelings matter.
You deserve a safe space to be heard and supported.
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation. We'll talk briefly about what's bringing you to therapy, answer your questions, and see whether we're a good fit.
Emerald Heart Counseling
Hi there! I'm Jessica Veroline, LICSW.
I'm a licensed independent clinical social worker. I help individuals in Wakefield/South Kingstown, Rhode Island and virtually in Rhode Island and Massachusetts who experience anxiety and fear about pregnancy and childbirth, including tokophobia as well as individuals navigating birth trauma. Additionally, I provide EMDR therapeutic support for individuals who have experienced trauma and are struggling with PTSD, anxiety, and depression while continuing to work with their primary therapist.
The therapeutic approaches I use include:
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy
- Equine-Assisted EMDR therapy
- Supportive therapy
EMDR is an evidence-based therapy that helps the brain process distressing or traumatic memories so they feel less emotionally charged.