Find your footing in this new stage of life & a version of fatherhood that feels like you.
Therapy for New Dads in San Francisco, Online Across CAlifornia
You love your family. But somewhere between sleepless nights and endless responsibilities, you’ve started to lose sight of yourself.
You’re doing your best to keep up and show up for your partner, your baby, and whatever version of yourself is left at the end of the day. You thought things would settle into a rhythm by now, but instead it feels like you’re constantly running on empty—especially when it comes to patience and energy. The exhaustion runs deeper than just being tired, and life never slows down long enough for you to catch up.
MAYBE YOU’VE BEEN…
Feeling torn between providing for your family and being present, when so much is being asked of you both at work and at home.
Getting frustrated or snapping at small things that never used to bother you.
Feeling invisible in your relationship or unsure how to support your partner.
Missing parts of your old life that made you feel like you, and wondering who you are now that everything in your world has changed.
Feeling guilty that this new role doesn’t always feel as natural or joyful as you thought it would.
Keeping your struggles to yourself because you don’t want to add to anyone else’s stress.
You wish doing your best to be a good dad and partner felt like enough, but you worry you’ll always end up falling short.
How I can help
Together, we’ll unpack the expectations, pressures, & beliefs that are getting in your way.
This is a safe space to speak honestly about all the parts of fatherhood that no one really warns you about—because, as a dad myself, I get it. From that nonjudgmental place, I’ll help you tune into the stress, frustration, and guilt that tend to pile up. Then, we’ll get curious about where those reactions come from and what they’re trying to tell you.
As we dig deeper, we’ll look at how old beliefs about masculinity, success, and fatherhood might be shaping how you move through this season. We’ll also explore the kind of dad, partner, and person you want to be, and what living that out looks like day to day.
We’ll find tools and strategies that can help you better manage anger or exhaustion, and reconnect with both your partner and yourself. My role is to help you build awareness and balance, so you can move through this—and every stage of fatherhood—with self-assurance.
What we’ll work on
Specialized therapy for new dads can help you…
Manage stress, frustration, and exhaustion with more patience and awareness.
Connect with your partner and baby in ways that feel natural and meaningful.
Build confidence and a sense of purpose in your role as a dad, and let go of the pressure to be perfect.
Recognize and work through guilt, anxiety, or sadness instead of bottling it up.
Balance work, family, and your own needs without burning out.
Understand your own upbringing and how it shapes the kind of father and partner you want to be.
You don’t have to have it all figured out to be a good dad.
SHOWING UP FOR YOUR FAMILY STARTS WITH SHOWING UP FOR YOURSELF.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Not at all. It’s normal to grieve the freedom, identity, and simplicity you had before parenthood. Both love and loss can exist at the same time. We’ll make space for both—helping you integrate who you were with who you’re becoming.
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That’s okay, bonding takes time, especially when you’re juggling work, sleep loss, and new responsibilities. We’ll explore what’s getting in the way of connection and find simple, meaningful ways to strengthen that bond. You’ll learn how to be more present and attuned, even in small moments.
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Definitely. Many couples struggle to stay connected after having a child, especially when everyone’s tired and stretched thin. We’ll work on communication, teamwork, and rediscovering intimacy in this new stage. I’ll help you both find your footing again so you feel like a team instead of two people surviving side by side.
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Anger often shows up when you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, or carrying unspoken stress. We’ll slow things down to identify what’s underneath the frustration and build tools to manage it before it boils over. Over time, you’ll feel more in control and less reactive. Therapy helps you handle the hard moments without losing yourself in them.