Pregnancy and Postpartum

I have a certificate in Maternal Mental Health.

Pregnancy and postpartum transitions, mood disorders, miscarriage, infertility, queer and trans fertility, body image, birth trauma, infant loss.

We treat Perinatal/Postpartum/Maternal OCD, providing moms-to-be and new moms who are suffering with OCD symptoms effective treatment. We offer treatment for both maternal themes, such as an intense fear of harming or contaminating your infant, as well as any other subtype of OCD during pregnancy and postpartum. Should any OCD symptoms persist after the perinatal period, we continue to provide care to our clients throughout the entirety of their OCD treatment journey.

As a perinatal therapist, I support parents during pregnancy and postpartum who are struggling with depression, anxiety or trauma.

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.

This time in our lives gives us a lot of "shoulds". You "should" be nothing but happy. You "should" only feel grateful. You "should" not feel sad, or alone, or scared. This puts so much pressure on new moms, moms-to-be, or those struggling. Yet, it can be normal not to feel these "shoulds". There's nothing wrong with you- this can be a hard time, and sometimes our hormones feel like they're in control. Let's work together to make you feel whole again.

My training as both a Perinatal Mental Health Specialist and an Infant Mental Health Specialist provides me a unique perspective and understanding of how perinatal anxiety and depression affects both parent AND baby, and the importance of including baby in treatment, when appropriate. I offer individual Perinatal Psychotherapy to all parents during prenatal and postpartum periods, as well as Parent-Infant Psychotherapy. I am also a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC).

Pregnancy and postpartum come with significant changes in how an individual views themselves (or partner), their identity, and their transition to becoming a parent. I have worked with individuals on understanding that there is no "right" way to feel during these transitions and to have more acceptance and self-compassion for navigating these transitions. I have also worked with clients who experience mental health symptoms (such as anxiety or PTSD) during or after pregnancy.

Specialties include: infertility, miscarriage, perinatal & postpartum depression/anxiety, attachment & past trauma impacting current parenting anxieties or difficulties, & supporting couples through the transition of becoming parents Certifications: Maternal Mental Health Certification Gottman Bringing Baby Home Educator Gottman Emotion Coach for Parents of children 3-15

As a Perinatal Mental Health Specialist, I support parents through the emotional ups and downs of pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, identity shifts, birth trauma, or postpartum depression, I offer a compassionate space to process it all. Parenthood isn’t about perfection—it’s about finding balance in the chaos. With training in trauma, attachment, and Mindful Self-Compassion, I help you feel more grounded and supported in this major life transition.

A not so well-known fact is that postpartum depression is the most common complication of pregnancy. You may feel very much alone and lost in your new role as a mother, but the reality is that many new moms experience very intense emotions in the weeks and months after giving birth. You expected to be overjoyed as you brought your new baby home and instead you feel exhausted, overwhelmed and cannot seem to stop crying.

My experience includes working at a hospital visiting the Mother/Baby unit, following up with new parents who confided in their doctors about struggles, or who were referred directly to us. I also had the pleasure of working as a counselor on the NorthShore MOMS Line for a couple of years, helping mamas and families with new babies who called directly to the hotline 24/7 from all of the country. I was one of the first people to obtain the PMH-C (Perinatal Mental Health Certification) through PSI

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 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 help clients navigate anxiety, mood changes, identity shifts, and the pressures of parenthood by addressing unhelpful thought patterns, increasing self-compassion, and developing practical coping skills. Whether you’re struggling with postpartum anxiety, depression, birth trauma, or adjusting to new roles, I provide a non-judgmental, supportive space to process emotions, manage stress, and build confidence in yourself as a parent.

I am trained in PPMD's and love to work with parents or expecting parents. Along with this I am also education and work with people who have struggled with infertility, pregnancy loss, abortion, etc. I work hard to create a space that you can talk about your deepest struggles and the funny parenting moments.

Postpartum changes everything—your relationship, your roles, your connection. Sleepless nights, stress, and shifting identities can leave you feeling distant or stuck in constant conflict. Postpartum couples counseling helps you reconnect, communicate better, and navigate this intense transition together. Using Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy, I guide you in strengthening your bond, sharing the load, and finding intimacy again, even in the chaos of new parenthood.

I have completed Postpartum Support International's Maternal Mental Health Certificate.