Claudia Swanson is a compassionate clinical social worker and therapist specializing in the unique challenges faced by women and partners during pregnancy and the postpartum period. She supports individuals navigating physical and emotional stress related to conception efforts, grief from pregnancy loss, and the complexities of anxiety and ambivalence concerning pregnancy and parenthood. Claudia is particularly attuned to issues such as postpartum depression, anxiety, and the transition to parenthood, which often includes difficulties in bonding with infants and adjusting to new partnership dynamics. With significant experience in adoption and foster care, she also provides guidance for individuals facing life transitions, relationship challenges, as well as identity and existential concerns alongside depression and mood disorders. Claudia’s dedication to maternal mental health springs from both her journey to motherhood and the perinatal struggles experienced by her loved ones, underscoring her commitment to supporting women in a field that is critically under-resourced.