Pregnancy and Postpartum

I have taken several courses and attended seminars on mental health during pregnancy, postpartum, and infertility.

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 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 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.

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

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.

I have advanced training in perinatal mental health and have extensive experience supporting individuals experiencing fertility challenges, difficult pregnancy, grief and loss. I also have extensive experience supporting parents in making decisions about family planning and adjustment.

I am trained in pregnancy and postpartum mood disorders and provide support to all who are in this stage of life. I spent five years volunteering for Postpartum Support international, working on their warm line for new mothers. I have volunteered as a new parent support group leader for The Program for Early parent Support. I am also a mother to three children, so I understand the demands of motherhood on your life, your family and your relationship.

Motherhood is a massive transition that impacts all areas of your life. From questioning your identity, navigating relationship dynamics, feeling overstimulated & exhausted from the relentless demands, to battling anger, guilt, or sadness, and wondering why you can’t just “get it right. Mothers need a village too & therapy can be part of that. I have training in perinatal mood disorders and specialize in helping women integrate all parts of themselves after any experience with motherhood.

My interest in the field of perinatal mental health began in 2021 after my son was born. I began training in perinatal mood disorders in 2022 through Postpartum Support International. I became certified in 2023. I have worked with clients through preconception, pregnancy, postpartum and beyond.

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

Pregnancy and postpartum bring immense change—physically, emotionally, and mentally. I provide a compassionate space where you can process your experiences, whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, birth trauma, or the complex emotions that come with parenthood. Using mindfulness, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and body-based approaches like yoga and breathwork, I help you reconnect with yourself while adjusting to this new chapter.

I have a certificate in Maternal Mental Health.

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.

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

All parts of the perinatal, postpartum and parenting journey are, shall we say, interesting, and sometimes those experiences become much more intense than we ever expected! Let's acknowledge this path can be anytime from considering having a kid through adjusting to parenthood with your third (or more!). So many challenges are found along the way, sometimes needing more support than you readily have available. Whatever your story is, I am prepared to walk alongside you on your perinatal path.

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.

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.