Being a new mom can feel overwhelming, isolating, and full of unexpected challenges. Many women experience postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, birth trauma, or emotional struggles during pregnancy, and often there is little guidance or support available.

I’m Andrea Crafton, a perinatal and postpartum therapist serving women in Missouri, Florida, and online. My own experiences with pregnancy, birth, and postpartum inspired me to provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy for moms navigating these life-changing transitions.

My Birth Journey: Lessons Learned

When I was pregnant with my first baby, I thought I was fully prepared for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I attended childbirth and breastfeeding classes, watched “The Business of Being Born,” had cloth diapers ready, planned to co-sleep, and knew formula wasn’t an option. An epidural? Absolutely not. I talked with my doctor about having a natural birth, read books, and thought two weeks would be enough time to heal and connect with my baby before returning to work.

I was far from prepared—and I had no idea what was ahead.

I returned to seeing clients just two weeks postpartum, still recovering from a second-degree tear, establishing breastfeeding, and coping with the emotional weight of my birth experience.

The first moments of bonding after birth are precious. I help moms navigate postpartum challenges, birth trauma, and emotional transitions to fully connect with their baby

A Second Pregnancy: Healing, Empowerment, and Preparedness

For my second pregnancy, I focused on being more prepared, informed, and in control. This experience was healing and transformative, showing me how many mothers lack the guidance, evidence-based information, and nurturing support they truly need.

Birth is not a medical condition—it’s a natural process. Yet, many hospitals and providers prioritize efficiency over a mother’s innate biological responses and emotional well-being.

Andrea Crafton perinatal therapist during water birth, postpartum therapy and birth trauma support — My own water birth taught me firsthand the emotional and physical challenges of childbirth, inspiring my work as a perinatal therapist.

My second birth, a water birth, was a profoundly healing experience after my first traumatic birth. It helped me reconnect with my body, trust my instincts, and experience birth in a way that felt empowering and restorative.

These challenges showed me firsthand how many mothers lack support, guidance, and evidence-based information during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. My experiences became the foundation of my work as a perinatal therapist, helping moms navigate these complex emotional journeys.

Who I Support

I therapy for women experiencing:

Postpartum anxiety and depression
Birth trauma and emotional healing after birth
Stress and adjustment challenges during pregnancy and early motherhood
Emotional support for navigating identity shifts as a mother

Whether you are struggling with intrusive thoughts, mood changes, difficulty bonding with your baby, or fear around pregnancy and birth, I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to process your experiences and develop practical coping strategies.

Therapy Options

At Bloom Perinatal Therapy, I offer:

Individual postpartum therapy sessions
Perinatal counseling for pregnancy-related emotional challenges
Birth trauma therapy for healing and confidence after difficult birth experiences
Flexible online therapy sessions so you can access support from home, without added stress

All sessions are tailored to your unique needs, combining evidence-based approaches, trauma-informed care, and holistic support to help you feel empowered, understood, and connected.

Why Work With Me

I understand firsthand how overwhelming pregnancy, birth, and early motherhood can be. My approach is collaborative, empathetic, and client-centered. Together, we focus on:

Emotional healing and mental wellness
Practical strategies to manage postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, and birth trauma
Building confidence and connection with yourself and your baby

What My Birth Journey Taught Me About Postpartum