Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Calgary, AB
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Tiffany A Beks
Psychologist, MSc, TITC-CT, CFST
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have experience working with clients across the lifespan (e.g., children, adolescents, parents, young adults, older adults) who are encountering difficulties related to anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, identity,
perinatal
and
postpartum
health, parenthood and family life, relationships, and career. As a woman who experienced
perinatal
challenges in the past, I know the importance of authentic support and understanding in navigating
pregnancy
and
childbirth
. As a mother of two busy kids, I also understand the coinciding stress and joy of growing a family.

Maigan Birse
Psychologist
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have worked with a variety of clients over the years, and each one has taught me valuable lessons about the human experience. Since becoming a mother, I have realized the importance of helping birthing and non-birthing partners navigate the
perinatal
period (fertility journey,
pregnancy
,
postpartum
) and the early years of parenting. I help clients during this period of their life focus on alleviating depression, anxiety, fears and worries regarding
childbirth
and parenting, intrusive thoughts, as well as processing birth trauma, and dealing with life transitions after having a baby.

Johanna Phillips
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW, MACP
Verified
Verified
Living a meaningful life starts with having an authentic safe space to be open and honest about where you are at. Having someone meet you in that space and support you in taking steps towards your own healing and growth can help to transition from a survival state to one of fulfillment and joy. I work in
perinatal
mental health, meaning anything to do with the parenting journey! Whether you are pregnant,
postpartum
, TTC, struggling with infertility or loss, or are thinking about kids at all, you have come to the right place! You do not have to go through this incredible transition alone.
Calgary, AB T3H
& Online

Dr. Naomi Popeski
Psychologist, MA, PhD, RPsych
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have a PhD in Psychology and work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, chronic pain, mood changes during
pregnancy
and
postpartum
.
Accepting New Clients- Struggling with anxiety, depression, and/or grief? Please know that I am here. I will provide and guide you with strategies to help identify ways of coping and ways of taking back control in your life. You and I together, will work collaboratively in a safe, confidential space to help you feel empowered, learn how to enhance your self-care and build resilience. During our sessions, expect some laughter and some tears and always no judgement. I offer Couples Counselling to help with relationship issues; whether it is communication breakdown, intimacy issues, infidelity, or external stressors.
Not accepting new clients

Melanie Calkins
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
Pain is a part of the human experience but suffering does not have to be. Together, we can find a way forward from whatever difficulties you are facing. I specialize in trauma and
perinatal
mental health and work collaboratively to support you to reclaim your life in a way that honors your values, skills, and intentions. Authenticity, compassion, collaboration, and humor are central to the way that I practice. I am committed to finding an approach and pace that feels safe and sustainable while supporting you to reach your goals.

Jenna Berry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Motherhood can be both exhausting & magical. Sometimes it is portrayed in a way on social media that looks vastly different from your reality. Are you feeling overwhelmed with worry & "what-if" questions in
pregnancy
? Do you need to process your birth experience? Are you struggling to feel like yourself in
postpartum
? Do you feel like your relationship has changed since becoming a parent? Are you burnout from the many demands of motherhood? I support women in every stage of parenthood from fertility, loss,
pregnancy
,
postpartum
, and parenting. You are not alone in these struggles & you don't have to face them alone either.

Karen Turnock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in Women's Mental Health and love working with moms. Stress and anxiety are at an all time high and moms are telling me they're exhausted and overwhelmed with the mental load. They've been isolated in navigating fertility challenges,
pregnancy
, the birth of children and post-partum. They're parenting with few supports and often have kids who are struggling too. They've had to deal with difficult dynamics at work and in their personal lives, are coping with a multitude of losses and are dealing with past or present traumas. Reach out if you can relate and we'll work together to help make life more manageable right now.
Waitlist for new clients

Dr. Marley Young
Psychologist, PhD, MSc, RPsych
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am a PhD-level psychologist with a background in treating depression and anxiety, as well as other life stressors including relationship difficulties, adjustment issues, low self-esteem, emotion dysregulation, and life transitions. I also have a special interest in women's
prenatal
and
postpartum
mental health, as well as supporting women and families with their transition to parenthood. My goal is to help clients regain control of their lives by increasing coping skills and reducing emotional pain and suffering. My background consists of 16 years of experience including therapy with adolescents, adults, and elderly clients.

Dr. Theresa Jubenville-Wood (Risewell Psychology)
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych, CPsych
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I help clients overcome burnout, perfectionism, and stress/anxiety related to
pregnancy
, parenting, small-business ownership, and life transitions.
You've been striving to live up to high expectations for as long as you can remember. You feel pressure to be on top of everything. To do it all perfectly. And yet, it still doesn't feel like enough. Worry and overwhelm have become constant companions that have been robbing you of joy and connection. You know that something needs to change, and let's be honest, you've tried! But you don't seem to be getting the results you're looking for. I am here to help you let go of the nagging expectations and worry, so you can find more joy. I want to help you connect with your values and design a life that is fulfilling.

Jinelle Watson
MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Accepting New Clients! Jinelle’s approach to therapy comes from an anti-oppressive, and person-centered lens. She is experienced in supporting individuals through areas including depression, anxiety, big T and little t trauma, PTSD, addictions, grief and loss, sexuality, gender identity, self-image, self-worth, and
pregnancy
/post-partum.
Calgary, AB T2R
& Online

Tracy Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
As the founder of TLC Wellness Counselling I have a focus on providing mental health and wellness support to individuals within Alberta. I specialize in Women's Health and
Perinatal
Mental Health with a focus on
prenatal
depression and anxiety,
postpartum
depression and anxiety,
pregnancy
loss, infertility and the transition into parenthood. Trying to start a family or grow your family can be a challenging time. I value working together and discussing what your needs are in order to give you the best support I can. I offer telephone or virtual (video) counselling sessions.

Anna Irving | Little Door Therapy
Psychologist, MC , RPsych
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Little Door Therapy supports mental health during the
perinatal
period. The journey to and through motherhood can be a challenging experience filled with mixed emotions and various transitions; one that doesn’t have to be done alone. Anna Irving, Registered Psychologist and Founder of Little Door Therapy provides individual and
perinatal
(pre/
postpartum
) therapy both in-person and virtually for Alberta residents. As a mom of three, its Anna’s mission to support individuals and their families across the reproductive health spectrum and into early family life. Visit www.littledoortherapy.com for more information.

Janelle Cohos
Psychologist, RPsych, MA
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I provide psychological services for Individuals & Couples, and I also have specialized training in
Perinatal
Mental Health (pre/
postpartum
).
Feeling overwhelmed lately? I want to hear about the hard stuff life’s been throwing your way. I get it—sometimes, it’s a lot. Eventually, the hard stuff can start to affect the way we think, feel, and act. Sometimes we start to feel disconnected from our true selves, and our relationships. I create a safe space for you to explore and process what is going on for you. With support, you can realize that you are not alone, and change is possible. I meet you where you’re at, and we move forward from there.
Not accepting new clients

Trina (Frank) Pypers
Psychologist, MA, RPsych
Verified
Verified
Providing online sessions so that you can stay in the comfort of your home Monday - Thursday at 5pm or 6:15pm. Sitting with you as you experience the desire for a child, the loss of a child, the difficulties and mental toll of
pregnancy
and the
postpartum
years, as well as the trauma that can come from a birth experience. You may be struggling with crying all the time, an inner rage that seems uncontrollable, thoughts that are scary, constant worry, a loss of a sense of who you are, longing or an inner ache, and flashbacks or difficult memories. The feeling of tiredness and uncertainty if this will get better are becoming too much.

Nadine Solyom
Registered Provisional Psychologist, BA, MC
Verified
Verified
Hi! I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist with over 10 years of experience working with individuals and families. I am passionate about helping women navigate through life transitions and parenting/mothering issues. I focus on women’s mental health around fertility,
pregnancy
, maternal depression/anxiety,
postpartum
depression/anxiety, mothering issues, adoption and step-parenting. I practice from an integrative approach and adjust my therapeutic method based on each individual’s unique needs and experiences, and am committed to making counselling a collaborative, comfortable, and positive experience.

Lindsay Storm
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
Motherhood can be really hard. And it can be lonely, especially when we’re struggling. It might seem like you’re the only one that has ever felt this way. You are so not alone. I work with women who are in various stages of their parenting journey- infertility,
pregnancy
and infant loss,
pregnancy
, maternal mental health,
postpartum
mental health,
postpartum
depletion, burnout, finding yourself in motherhood, relationship issues.
Waitlist for new clients

Abigail Barth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW, PMH-C
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
By bringing together my specialized training in
perinatal
mental health and your personal experience and understanding of yourself, we can work together to soften the edges of anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma so that you can live more fully.
Birth can be beautiful, and it can also be scary. And when a birth doesn't go as planned, it can affect us in ways that we never expected. Right now, you may be staring at your newborn feeling overwhelmed by intrusive thoughts, sadness, or fear. Or maybe you’re reeling from a
miscarriage
, stillbirth, or TFMR, and you need someone to help carry your pain without dismissal or judgment. Or you've gotten through that first year and are dreading the end of your leave and don't know how you're going to get through the transition to work and daycare. If this is you, I can help!

Chelsea Smyth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My name is Chelsea Smyth and I am the founder of Village Therapy. The pressure and expectations on mothers are at an all-time high, yet the traditional support system of the village no longer exists. I founded Village Therapy to help women navigate motherhood and to help them in building their village, so that they can shift from surviving to thriving. Whether you are pregnant,
postpartum
, or have experienced infertility or
pregnancy
loss, I want to help you on your journey to feeling well again. Village Therapy makes accessing counselling easy, by offering all of our sessions by telephone or live video chat.

Emma Bulman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My clinical education and experience has focused on providing support for individuals and families in multiple areas, such as anxiety, depression, separation/divorce, pre-partum and peri-partum stage of
pregnancy
, ADHD, behavioural issues, separation, stress/coping, family conflict, relationship issues, school issues, sleep, and trauma.
I am a Registered Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s Degree in Social Work. I take into consideration not just the person in front of me, but their family and support system as well. I approach my clients from a trauma-informed, attachment theory framework, using various modalities to suit the individual in front of me. I have professional training in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Attachment Theory, and have had the pleasure of facilitating groups for parents, children, and families. I am committed to ongoing learning in new therapies and evidence-based research.

Jenny Harrison
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MA
Verified
Verified
After becoming a parent in 2014, Jenny developed an interest in
Perinatal
Mental Health and focused on this area in her studies.
For Jenny, the therapeutic relationship is the foundation for all work in counselling. She believes the client is the expert in their own lives and feels privileged to hear their stories. Working together, Jenny and her clients set goals for therapy and tasks to meet those goals. Whatever their goals, Jenny feels grateful to work with individuals or couples who want to gain insight into their ways of being and new tools or resources for living. She hopes through reflection and learning, any clients she works with ultimately feel more clarity, liberty from old patterns, and peace in their lives.
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Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Counsellors
What are the most effective ways to address pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum concerns?
The most effective way to address pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum concerns is by finding a therapist who has prior experience helping other patients overcome the challenge being faced. For example, a marriage and family therapist may have experience helping couples adjust to their new relationship dynamic. An anxiety specialist may have experience helping with phobias or illness anxiety related to the child’s health. A depression specialist may have experience treating postpartum depression.
When should I seek treatment for prenatal or postpartum concerns?
Pregnancy and the postpartum period involve intense physical and mental changes; a degree of upset and instability is normal. However, if these changes impair daily functioning, it may be time to seek help. This distinction is pertinent for postpartum depression: A period of teariness, irritability, and distress is difficult but normal in the one to two weeks after childbirth (sometimes called the “baby blues.”) But if feelings of sadness and hopelessness persist beyond that period, the person should seek treatment.
How do I manage worries during pregnancy or the postnatal period?
A therapist can help patients develop the tools they need to manage anxieties during or after pregnancy. Cognitive behavioural therapy can help people identify and reframe harmful patterns of thought, and change their behaviours. Other techniques and skills can allow people to develop acceptance, psychological flexibility, self-compassion, communication skills, and more.