Therapy
Counseling for Pregnancy, Postpartum and New Parents
Support for anxiety, low mood, birth experiences and the identity shift of becoming a parent, from pregnancy through the first year.
More common than people say
Many new parents feel anxious, low, irritable or overwhelmed in pregnancy and after birth. Some have frightening intrusive thoughts and are too ashamed to mention them. These experiences are common and treatable, and they do not mean you are a bad parent.
We help with
- Anxiety and worry during pregnancy
- Postpartum depression and anxiety
- Intrusive thoughts after birth
- Difficult or traumatic birth experiences
- Infertility and pregnancy loss
- Relationship strain after a baby
- Returning to work and identity changes
How we help
- 1.
Assess
Screen for depression, anxiety and safety, and ask about sleep and support.
- 2.
Support
Practical coping for sleep deprivation and overwhelm.
- 3.
Process
Space to talk through the birth or loss.
- 4.
Coordinate
With your permission, coordinate with your OB or our prescribers.
Telehealth for new parents
Getting out of the house with a newborn is hard. Telehealth lets you meet from home during nap time.
Partners count too
Fathers and partners also experience depression and anxiety after a baby arrives. They are welcome here too.
Clinicians to ask about
Call us and we will match you with the clinician whose schedule and focus fit best.
Dr. Kiran Mishra
Licensed Psychologist
Therapy for Adults
Diana Cantu, MA
Licensed Psychological Associate
Bilingual Therapy for All Ages
Naim Karabanoff, MS
LPC Associate
Therapy for Kids, Teens and Adults
Gloria Ntela, MA
Licensed Psychological Associate
Psychological Evaluations
Maggie Johnson, M.Div., LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Therapy for Individuals and Couples
Dr. Sunetra Martinez
Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and Licensed School Psychologist
Therapy and Clinical Supervision
Michelle Mitchell, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Couples, Family and Individual Therapy
Dr. Sneha Desai
Licensed Psychologist
Therapy
Questions
Can I take medication while breastfeeding?
That is a question for a prescriber. Our medication providers can talk through options with you and your OB.
Is this only for mothers?
No. Partners and adoptive parents are welcome.
Your first session
Your clinician will ask about pregnancy and birth, sleep, feeding, support at home, mood and any frightening thoughts, without judgment. You are welcome to bring your baby to telehealth sessions.
When to reach out
Reach out if low mood or anxiety lasts more than two weeks, if you cannot sleep even when the baby sleeps, or if intrusive thoughts frighten you. If you have thoughts of harming yourself or your baby, call or text 988 or call 911 now.
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Get support as a new parent
Book a telehealth session during nap time, or call or text 832-876-3232.