Pregnancy and Postpartum

Given approximately 10-20% of birthing parents and many non-birthing parents are affected by Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders (PMADs), it's of the utmost importance to support parents during such a major transition in their lives. I've trained with Postpartum Support International, completed a year internship in a perinatal mental health clinic, and attend ongoing trainings in order to best guide parents in preventing and treating PMADs. I enjoy working with nontraditional families.

Becoming a new parent is exhausting! Many times between lack of sleep, stress and changes in your body chemistry it can cause an increase in anxiety and depression.

You did the hard part, or so you thought. The pregnancy and birthing is finally over but now life seems so much more overwhelming. Everyone makes it look so easy and yet that is not your experience. The ruminating thoughts swirl in your head, it would be scary for people to hear what you've been thinking. And the anxiety feels so high you just can't concentrate. You know you need the help and feel like such a failure. But it is finally time, reach out today.

I specialize in supporting individuals during the transformative and often challenging phases of pregnancy and postpartum. Whether you’re navigating perinatal anxiety, depression, or the overwhelming changes that accompany parenthood, I provide compassionate, evidence-based care to help you adjust, heal, and regain a sense of balance. Together, we can work toward building emotional resilience and confidence as you embrace this new chapter.

I have worked with women and families experiencing peripartum (during and after pregnancy) mood changes for several years through group and individual work. I supervise other clinicians working with women/families in their peripartum journey. There are countless expectations a new parent puts on themself, often causing significant distress. I aim to provide a safe space to heal, explore, and navigate this stage of life. Whether your first child or you already have children. You are not alone.

I am a Perinatal Mental Health Treatment Specialist, PMH-C. I support clients during pregnancy and postpartum by providing specialized therapeutic interventions. I address issues like perinatal mood disorders, birth trauma, and adjustment difficulties, offering tailored support to promote emotional well-being, bonding, and adjustment to parenthood. Through individualized care, I will help you navigate the challenges of the perinatal period.

I have a certificate in Perinatal Mental Health through Postpartum Support International.

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.

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.

I have a passion for peripartum moms and dads. I co-founded the Pregnancy and Postpartum Health Alliance of Texas (PPHA) in 2010 and have worked diligently to ensure that moms and dads can easily find high-quality, affordable services in the Austin area. I developed and managed the Doula Voucher Program for PPHA, and was inspired to train as a doula . I currently manage the PPHA Psychiatric Voucher program. I worked with Postpartum Support International for 4 years as the Austin Coordinator.

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.

Whether you're newly pregnant, dreaming of being a mom, or have been a mother for years, it's always an ongoing process of managing a million things at once and finding your ever-changing identity amidst the chaos. We often give so much to those around us and forget ourselves in the process. Let's care for you, too, mama.

As a nurse-midwife specializing in perinatal mental health, I understand pregnancy and the journey to parenthood from the inside/out. Knowledgeable of the risks/ benefits of treating mood disorders during pregnancy and the postpartum period, I will counsel you on medications during pregnancy and lactation so that you can make informed and empowered decisions about your mental health. 1 in 5 women* and 1 in 10 partners suffer from peripartum mood issues - please don't suffer in silence.

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

Besides having two children myself, I have had professional training from Postpartum Support International - the leading organization in advocating for parents in the perinatal period. Pregnancy and welcoming a new baby are supposed to be joyful times, but unforeseen complications can derail this happy time and turn it into a time of stress and anxiety instead. It does get better! And you can find the support you need as you navigate this big transition - I would love to be part of your team!

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.

I have a certificate in Maternal Mental Health.

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.