Pregnancy and Postpartum

I am the mother of a former extreme preemie and have personal insight into the trauma of the NICU experience that can impact parents and families long after their little one is discharged from the hospital. Having experienced my own journey towards healing, I am here to help you process the feelings of loss, guilt, anxiety and depression as you learn to navigate a path that is very different from what you expected.

I specialize in helping new and hopeful parents overcome perinatal mood & anxiety disorders, process trauma, and move with purpose so that you can own your parenting journey. I use an individualized approach that helps you identify your strengths, learn new coping skills, and create lasting changes. I will help you feel less reactionary and stressed out.

When I first saw postpartum depression, I didn’t know it. I had been all about resilience beginning in the womb until I saw her ashamed, sobbing on a pile of 5-steps-to-perfect-mothering books. I hid her books & held her & the baby. It was all I knew to do. I became certified in treating prenatal & postpartum mood disorders because I realized people can't grow resilient babies without support for their own flourishing. I now help people become safe, seen, & supported in birth & beyond.

In addition to my mental health clinical training and experience, I am a trained birth and postpartum doula. I bring this experience into our session to further support birthing persons during pregnancy and the postpartum period. I specialize in helping those experiencing postpartum depression, anxiety and postpartum rage.

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.

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 postpartum bring immense changes—physically, emotionally, and mentally. I support individuals through the joys and challenges, including anxiety, depression, identity shifts, and perinatal loss. With a compassionate, trauma-informed approach, I help clients navigate these transitions, process their experiences, and find balance. Whether grieving, adjusting, or seeking support, I create a space where they feel seen, validated, and empowered in their journey.

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.

As a mom of two, I have a passion for helping new parents with the joys and hardships that may arise with building a family. I have extensive experience working with clients experiencing infertility and post-partum depression and anxiety.

Drawing on my decade of perinatal experience, I address mental health concerns like anxiety, depression, and adjustment issues. I integrate physical and emotional support, teach coping skills, and involve partners when appropriate. My trauma-informed approach helps clients with past pregnancy losses or birth trauma. Whether in-person or via telemedicine, I empower clients to navigate the challenges of pregnancy and new parenthood, fostering resilience and positive mental health outcomes.

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

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.

Postpartum Support International training

Certified by Postpartum Support International as a Perinatal Mental Health Specialist, I accompany birthing individuals, their partners, and families on a transformative journey. Together, we navigate through the intricate terrain of infertility, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, pregnancy and birth trauma, and the heart-wrenching challenges of infant and child loss.

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 am a Perinatal Mental Health Specialist and see many clients during this period. The client's that I see during this period may be pregnant, wanting to become pregnant, have recently suffered miscarriage, or have had a baby within the last 2 years. I have taken extra courses on Perinatal Mental Health and am required to take continuing education credits yearly to maintain my credentials. Clients may be suffering from adjustment issues or other perinatal disorders.