Surviving the NICU: Mental Health Effects on Parents and the Best Therapy Approaches for Healing

A NICU stay can save your baby’s life, but it can also leave parents with anxiety, guilt, and even trauma that often goes unspoken. As a therapist and NICU mom of two, I understand how heavy this experience can feel. In this post, we explore the mental health effects of NICU stays on parents and share the most effective, evidence-based therapy approaches for healing and recovery.