Breea Wainwright

I’m really glad you found your way here. I specialize in supporting Black mothers and families through pregnancy, postpartum, and the early parenting years, especially when everything looks “fine” on the outside but your body and mind are saying otherwise. My work is deeply rooted in perinatal mental health, attachment-based therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy. This means we do not just focus on symptoms. We look at the full picture, including your sleep and nervous system, your relationships, and the support you do or do not have. We gently explore the identity shift that comes with motherhood, along with the grief of who you were before. We also make space for the pressure to be strong and the reality that caring for a baby can quietly reset your entire life, even when your love for your child is deep and steady. Attachment-based therapy is a central part of how I work. Together, we explore how your early relational experiences have shaped the way you give and receive care today. We look at the patterns that show up under stress, including how you ask for help, how you protect yourself, and how you respond when you feel overwhelmed or unsupported. This work is never about blame. It is about understanding your patterns so you have more choice and flexibility in how you show up in your relationships now. Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) is another core part of my approach. The transition into motherhood is one of the most significant role transitions a person can experience. IPT helps us focus on what often drives postpartum distress the most: support, communication, and role changes. We look at what your life was like before baby, what you expected postpartum to feel like, and what is actually happening now. We strengthen communication, clarify expectations, reduce conflict, and increase meaningful support in your real life. I often work with clients navigating: - Postpartum anxiety that can look like depression - Intrusive thoughts and postpartum guilt - Burnout and emotional overload - Birth trauma symptoms and medical stress - Relationship strain and communication breakdown after baby - Role transitions, including returning to work and redefining partnership - Boundaries and support, especially when your village is limited or complicated A lot of moms come in saying, “I should be grateful, but I feel disconnected,” or “I cannot sleep because my mind will not shut off,” or “I am doing everything and still feel like I am failing.” In our work together, we slow down and name what is happening without judgment. Then we build a plan that fits your real life. I also bring an added layer of understanding for Black mothers. Many of us were raised with the idea that strength means doing it all. In therapy, we gently reframe that. Strength can also mean allowing yourself to be supported. We name the fear that can live in the background of pregnancy and birth. We name the mistrust in medical spaces. We name the exhaustion of being high functioning while quietly falling apart. You will never have to perform in this space. You will not be minimized or told your experience is “normal” when you know it is not. I am here to help you make sense of what you are carrying, strengthen your relationships, build the right kind of support, and feel more like yourself again, one step at a time.