ABSTRACT

A postpartum woman who willingly or under duress from others arrives at a therapist's office is not necessarily in the mood for therapy. She may want help. And she most certainly wants to feel better. She may appreciate the value of therapy, perhaps in less pressing circumstances. When defining the therapeutic process in general, experts refer to support and unconditional acceptance through the creation of a safe and nonjudgemental space. The importance of paying attention to the significance and techniques of how one responds to and cares for clients would be disputed by no psychotherapist. Its exceptional implication is how it unfolds within the context of postpartum depression. Treatment for postpartum depression and anxiety commonly includes psychotherapy, which has shown to be effective for mild-to-moderate depression, and pharmacotherapy, which has shown to be effective for moderate-to-severe postpartum depression. Cognitive behavioral therapy is another short-term, well-studied treatment for major depression.