Pregnancy and Postpartum

I have accompanied dozens of births and hundreds of families as a birth doula, always seeking to be updated and informed. I have trained with wise Mexican women in the art of rebozo, and I have learned from the families that each birth is an opportunity for growth for the whole family. I have experience in planned home birth, bvac, pregnancy loss, migrant mothers, etc.

I am a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider and am dedicated to supporting moms and dads from the time of conception, birth, postpartum and parenting. I have worked with the perinatal population since 2018 and dedicated training to learn more ways to appropriately support parents. Parenthood can be a difficult road and we don't need to do it alone.

I have a certification through Postpartum Support International, which requires two years of experience with pregnant and postpartum individuals, numerous hours of advanced training in this area, and passing an exam on the latest research and treatment methods for this population.

Pregnancy and welcoming home a new baby can be an exciting time. It is also a stressful time for most, with 10-15% of pre and postpartum women struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, or PTSD. Symptoms of a prenatal or postpartum mood or anxiety disorder range from person to person and can begin at any time during pregnancy or up to 1 year after giving birth. Anger, irritability, loss of interest in the baby, and crying or sadness are common symptoms of a prenatal or postpartum disorder.

I was in active practice as a labor and delivery nurse for 20 years, from 2000 to 2020. This experience along with my training in clinical psychology has allowed me to understand challenges within the peripartum period from a unique perspective. I can assist with mood disorders, pregnancy loss/grief, infertility, and birth trauma, and I am an advocate for women's healthcare across the board.

I have specialized training in reproductive mental health and have supported many clients though their own or a parter's pregnancy and on into parenthood. I also offer support for fertility challenges, pregnancy loss, and abortion.

Pregnancy and the postpartum period are two of the most significant changes in a woman's life. I have training in helping moms adjust to their new roles, as well as addressing any postpartum anxiety or depression that may be present.

Pregnancy and Postpartum life can be HARD. Because it's so challenging, women often experience Postpartum Depression, and lesser discussed Postpartum Anxiety. I'm here to help you navigate life with your new little one, tackle your new role as a parent, and keep connected with your partner.

For the last 9 years I have worked at Washington University School of Medicine specializing in work with this population. I have specialized training in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders through Postpartum Support International. I have helped thousands of women navigate the perinatal period including infertility, fetal and infant loss, diagnosis and treatment for anomalies discovered in pregnancy, pregnancy and postpartum.

No matter what, becoming a parent is life changing. With that change can come joy and also loss. Postpartum depression, anxiety, and OCD can look much different before, during, and after pregnancy. I am trained and prepared to help you identify these sneaky symptoms and help you live the full life you desire as a parent and just as you.

I have specialized training in treating women with perinatal and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders. Additionally I am a trained Bringing Baby Home facilitator, a program that helps couples navigate the transition from being a couple to being a family. In my private practice I work with parents at all stages of parenting; from new born to adult children. I have found that each stage of parenting presents its own unique challenges and I have a soft place in my heart for parents and the struggles they go through as they guide their children through life.

I provide compassionate, knowledgeable support through the perinatal journey. I offer a safe place to explore your experience of pregnancy, birth and the transition to parenthood. Additionally, I offer specialized support for perinatal mood/anxiety disorders, birth trauma, NICU parents and couples struggling with the transition to parenthood.

Underwent additional self-study courses and trainings in Postpartum care addressing the needs for mothers who may need additional emotional support after having a baby.

Pregnancy & Postpartum can be some toughest life changing transitions in a woman's life. Losing oneself in motherhood is a common experience. Becoming overwhelmed, stressed, getting stuck in your thoughts, & constant pressure or comparison can plague a new mom or mother in transition. I am passionate about helping moms find their way through this new phase of life, while also bringing elements of her old life. (Perinatal Mood Disorders Trained- Postpartum Support International)

I have worked with women during different phases of the prenatal to postnatal journey with creating birthing teams inclusive of doulas, midwifes, Certified Clinical Lactationist, and other practitioners/support people for ensuring that not only the pregnancy but the postpartum experience is healthy for both mom and baby. I educate my clients on the neuroscience of the parent-child relationship through our therapy work along with providing mother tools to assist with managing her stress.

I have been running a peripartum support group for approximately three years and it is by far what I look forward to in my working life. I love working with women in transition and supporting them during this new stage in life.

I have advanced post-graduate training in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders through Postpartum Support International (PSI). I am honored to walk alongside my clients on their journeys through pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood.