Couples Therapy After Baby: When Love Is There, But Energy Isn’t
“I love my partner… but at the end of the day, I have nothing left for them.”
If you’ve found yourself thinking this, you’re not alone.
The transition to parenthood is one of the most profound shifts a couple can go through. You're managing sleep deprivation, feeding schedules, overstimulation, and the constant needs of a new baby. It’s no wonder many couples feel like they’re drifting apart — even when the love is still there.
At Cedar Mountain Counselling, we offer specialized couples therapy in Winnipeg and virtually across Manitoba and Canada, with a strong focus on postpartum relationship support. Whether you're six weeks or six years into parenting, we’re here to help you reconnect.
Why Do Relationships Feel So Hard After Baby?
The early postpartum months (and years!) can create a perfect storm of disconnection:
Communication breakdowns
Unspoken resentment about who’s doing what
A drop in physical and emotional intimacy
Feeling more like co-parents than partners
Mental and emotional exhaustion at the end of each day
These experiences are common, but they don’t have to become your new normal.
What Is Couples Counselling After Baby?
Couples counselling after becoming parents focuses on rebuilding connection, improving communication, and reducing conflict, all while acknowledging the mental load and exhaustion you're carrying.
At Cedar Mountain Counselling, our work with couples often includes:
Helping you express needs and frustrations safely
Navigating resentment or disconnect
Rebalancing emotional and household responsibilities
Rebuilding intimacy and trust
Supporting identity shifts in new parenthood
Exploring attachment wounds or family-of-origin patterns
Affirming & Inclusive Relationship Support
Our space is inclusive, culturally sensitive, and 2SLGBTQI+ affirming. We support all couples, including queer, trans, non-monogamous, and blended families. Whatever your dynamic looks like, your relationship deserves support.
In-Person and Virtual Couples Therapy in Manitoba
We offer in-person sessions in Winnipeg (501–1020 Lorimer Blvd) in a cozy, baby-friendly space with free parking.
Prefer to meet virtually? We offer secure online couples therapy across Manitoba and throughout Canada.
Book a Free 15-Minute Consultation
There’s no waitlist, and we offer flexible daytime and evening availability. Click below to schedule your free consultation and take the first step toward finding your way back to each other.
— Breanne
