The rage doesn't mean you're a bad parent. It means you're carrying too much.
Therapists in New York City, New York
"I love my baby more than anything. And some days I want to throw my phone through the wall because someone breathed wrong."
Postpartum rage is a recognized symptom of postpartum depression and anxiety, and one few people talk about.
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Virtual therapy for New York City families
You're carrying a baby up four flights at midnight, the apartment was not built for this, and you cannot remember the last time you ate a meal sitting down. New York has more therapists per capita than almost anywhere, and the postpartum experience here is still one of the hardest many parents describe, because the city does not slow down for a baby. Across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, Astoria, Williamsburg, and the Upper West Side, new parents are dealing with apartments that don't fit a stroller, childcare costs that rival rent, partners whose commutes eat the day, and a pace that does not accommodate exhaustion. Postpartum depression, perinatal anxiety, birth trauma, and intrusive thoughts thrive in those conditions. Phoenix Health therapists hold PMH-C certification, the specialty credential in perinatal mental health, and see New York clients entirely by secure video. No subway with a stroller. No waiting room. No adding a commute to a day already at capacity. New York has strong parity laws for insurance coverage, and we verify your benefits before the first session. You can start without leaving your apartment.
New York City neighborhoods: Manhattan · Brooklyn · Queens · the Bronx · Staten Island · Astoria · Williamsburg · the Upper West Side
You might benefit from therapy if…
- ✓You lose your temper in ways that don't feel like you — faster, bigger, harder to recover from
- ✓Small things set you off (a needy toddler, your partner chewing, a messy house) and you feel ashamed of the size of your reaction
- ✓You feel irritable or on edge as a constant baseline, not just in specific moments
- ✓You're scared of your own anger, or you're worried about what you might do when you're at the edge
- ✓You've been told you have postpartum depression but the description doesn't feel right — sadness isn't the main thing
- ✓Your anger is causing damage in your relationship and you don't know how to stop
Dr. Emily Guarnotta
Psychologist & Founder
From our founder
Postpartum rage is the experience I hear about most often that people are most ashamed to bring up. They describe the same thing: an anger that comes out of nowhere, at a size that scares them, at people they love. Then they tell me they're afraid they're a bad mother. They're not. They're sick, and what they have responds to treatment. I see this lift every week.
What therapy looks like
Our Postpartum Rage & Mom Rage specialists in New York City, New York
Most Phoenix Health therapists hold PMH-C certification — the gold standard in perinatal mental health.
Lyndsay Ward
LCSW, PMH-C
Lyndsay is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York dedicated to guiding parents through the unique challenges and transitions found in every stage of the family-building journey.
Licensed in NY
Deborah Edelson
LCSW, PMH-C
With over 30 years of experience and specialized PMH-C credentials, Deborah brings deep wisdom and compassion to her work with parents navigating life's most vulnerable transitions in New York.
Licensed in NY
Jessica Rudzinski
LPC, LMHC, PMH-C
Jessica works with hopeful and current parents facing infertility, pregnancy loss, and postpartum transitions in South Carolina, New York, and Florida.
Licensed in SC, NY, FL
Alana Vicentini
LMHC, PMH-C
Alana is a bilingual licensed mental health counselor and perinatal mental health specialist who works with hopeful, expecting, and new parents across New York.
Licensed in NY
Real clients. Real relief.
What our clients say about their experience.
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“I was snapping at my toddler over nothing and then sobbing in the bathroom afterward. I knew something was wrong but I thought it was just stress. My therapist helped me connect the anger to the grief. I'd lost myself in motherhood and I was furious about it. Once I understood that, I could actually start addressing it.”
— mom of 2 under 3
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“I didn't have postpartum depression. I had postpartum rage. I was furious: at my partner, at the monotony, at how invisible I felt. I didn't know that was a real thing until my therapist named it. Understanding where it was coming from took most of the charge out of it. I'm not calm all the time, but I'm not scared of myself anymore.”
— mom of 2
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“My emergency C-section left me with nightmares and panic attacks. I couldn't talk about the birth without shaking. Therapy helped me process the trauma and reclaim my story. I'm pregnant again now, and I actually feel ready.”
— expecting mom of 1
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“I was so ashamed to say out loud that I was screaming at my husband and slamming cabinet doors. My therapist was the first person who didn't flinch. We identified what was driving it, built a plan, and three months later my husband told me I seemed like myself again. I was.”
— Megan, 8 months postpartum
Expert care.
Covered in New York.
- ✓Aetna (incl. CVS Health, First Health, & Meritain)
- ✓BCBS (incl. Anthem, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, & state plans)
- ✓Cigna / Evernorth
- ✓United Healthcare (UHC) / Optum (incl. UBH, UMR, Surest, Oscar, & Oxford)
- ✓EmblemHealth (GHI / HIP)
- ✓Fidelis Care / Ambetter (including Medicaid)
- ✓Northwell Direct
Most clients pay less than $20 per session.
Accepted Insurance Networks
Ready to start Postpartum Rage & Mom Rage therapy? Here’s how it works.
The whole process takes about 5 minutes. We handle insurance — you just show up.
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Book your free call
A quick 15-minute chat to hear what you're going through, answer your questions, and make sure we're a great fit for your needs. No cost, no commitment.
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Get matched
We'll pair you with the right specialist for your specific situation. We'll also check your insurance, so you know your exact cost per session before moving forward.
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Start your first session
Meet your therapist from the comfort of home. No commute, no waiting rooms, no judgment. Most clients notice a real difference within just 2 to 3 sessions.
No commitment · Most insurance accepted · Available this week
Common questions
- Postpartum rage is most often a presentation of postpartum depression or postpartum anxiety in which anger and irritability are primary, rather than sadness. It's not a separate diagnosis, but it's a clinically distinct experience that requires treatment calibrated to anger, not the tearful-withdrawal picture most people associate with PPD. If you're not crying all day but you're exploding at things that shouldn't register that big, this is still worth treating.
- Without treatment, postpartum rage often tracks with the underlying mood disorder and can persist a year or longer. With treatment, most people see meaningful reduction in intensity and frequency within 8 to 16 weeks. The sooner you start, the less of your relationship and your sense of yourself you lose to it.
- If you're having urges to hurt yourself or your baby, please reach out immediately — call or text 988, call your OB, or come to us and we'll help you find emergency support. If the fear is more about saying things you regret or throwing objects, that's still worth urgent treatment. Rage that reaches that pitch is a sign your nervous system needs clinical support, not willpower.
- Rage directed at a partner is one of the most common patterns we see, and it's one of the most treatable. Individual therapy addresses the underlying mood disorder. Couples work, added when you're stable enough, can repair the relational damage. Most couples who get the right support do recover — but it requires actually getting treatment, not waiting for it to pass.
- That's one of the clearest signals that what you're experiencing is clinical, not character. Postpartum rage isn't who you are. It's what happens to your nervous system under the combined pressure of new parenthood, sleep loss, and a mood disorder. The person you were before is still there, and treatment can get you back to her.
- Yes. Phoenix Health provides telehealth therapy to residents of New York. Sessions are conducted via secure video from your home, office, or anywhere private — no commute required. All Phoenix Health therapists are licensed and authorized to practice in New York.
- PMH-C (Perinatal Mental Health Certification) is awarded by Postpartum Support International (PSI) to clinicians who have completed advanced training in perinatal mental health — covering postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD, birth trauma, and related conditions. It represents the gold standard of specialization in this field.
From the Phoenix Health resource center
Articles and guides about postpartum rage & mom rage
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The rage isn't
who you are.
Let's get you back.
Postpartum rage is a recognized, treatable presentation of postpartum mood disorders.
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Learning resources
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