The ROSE (Reach Out, Stay Strong, Essentials for Mothers of Newborns) Program: An Evidence-based Intervention to Prevent Postpartum Depression. There will be a phone consultation prior to the start of the group and post-natal individual booster session. Topics include psychoeducation on postpartum depression, managing the transition to motherhood, managing relationships, self-care, assertiveness and goal-setting, and a review session. This is ideal for parents in the second or early third trimester of pregnancy.
I am certified as a perinatal mental health clinician (PMH-C) by Postpartum Support International.
The ROSE (Reach Out, Stay Strong, Essentials for Mothers of Newborns) Program: An Evidence-based Intervention to Prevent Postpartum Depression. There will be a phone consultation prior to the start of the group and post-natal individual booster session. Topics include psychoeducation on postpartum depression, managing the transition to motherhood, managing relationships, self-care, assertiveness and goal-setting, and a review session. This is ideal for parents in the second or early third trimester of pregnancy.
Are you pregnant, postpartum, or early in your parenting journey? Join me and other parents to learn how to gain clarity, confidence, and connection as you learn to cope with this new role. Together we will normalize the ups and downs of this major life transition. Babies up to one year welcome!
Are you pregnant, postpartum, or early in your parenting journey? Join me and other parents to learn how to gain clarity, confidence, and connection as you learn to cope with this new role. Together we will normalize the ups and downs of this major life transition. Babies up to one year welcome!
*OPEN TO ALL STATES* Becoming a parent is one of life’s biggest transitions. While it brings joy and excitement, it can also add stress, shift relationship dynamics, and leave couples feeling overwhelmed or disconnected. The Bringing Baby Home (BBH) workshop helps expecting and new parents strengthen their relationship and co-parenting foundation. Based on the Gottman Institute’s research, these monthly sessions offer real tools to help couples feel more connected, supported, and ready for the challenges of early parenthood.
Hosted by Azaria Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCSW-C
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
*OPEN TO ALL STATES* Becoming a parent is one of life’s biggest transitions. While it brings joy and excitement, it can also add stress, shift relationship dynamics, and leave couples feeling overwhelmed or disconnected. The Bringing Baby Home (BBH) workshop helps expecting and new parents strengthen their relationship and co-parenting foundation. Based on the Gottman Institute’s research, these monthly sessions offer real tools to help couples feel more connected, supported, and ready for the challenges of early parenthood.
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Come find support and guidance during new mommy-hood! Your new baby has arrived and you feel conflicted..."it was the best of times, it was the worst of times." Struggling with motherhood does not mean you are failing, because the fact is: motherhood is both messy and beautiful! Learn new ways to cope, so you can enjoy both the love & learning, clutter & cuddles, spills & thrills. New Mother support sessions allow new moms to share experiences, ask questions, and be creative in a safe and supportive space.
Come find support and guidance during new mommy-hood! Your new baby has arrived and you feel conflicted..."it was the best of times, it was the worst of times." Struggling with motherhood does not mean you are failing, because the fact is: motherhood is both messy and beautiful! Learn new ways to cope, so you can enjoy both the love & learning, clutter & cuddles, spills & thrills. New Mother support sessions allow new moms to share experiences, ask questions, and be creative in a safe and supportive space.
Come meet other caring women with whom to share thoughts, feelings, emotions and ideas! Explore your journey of pregnancy and transition into motherhood, though discussion and art, during safe and supportive group sessions. Before your baby arrives, pregnancy sessions will help you prepare for changes and learn ways to manage the mental and emotional challenges of being a new parent. Expectant parents have so many important decisions and tasks ahead, peer support becomes invaluable during this ephemeral time. Besides gaining 'mom friends' and feeling supported, you will obtain health and wellness information as well!
Come meet other caring women with whom to share thoughts, feelings, emotions and ideas! Explore your journey of pregnancy and transition into motherhood, though discussion and art, during safe and supportive group sessions. Before your baby arrives, pregnancy sessions will help you prepare for changes and learn ways to manage the mental and emotional challenges of being a new parent. Expectant parents have so many important decisions and tasks ahead, peer support becomes invaluable during this ephemeral time. Besides gaining 'mom friends' and feeling supported, you will obtain health and wellness information as well!
Course for moms with optional 1:1 coaching.
Hosted by Megan MacCutcheon
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PMH-C, MEd
Group meets in Vienna, VA 22182
Course for moms with optional 1:1 coaching.
Virtual Group: Motherhood can crack us open—and in a world that rarely slows down, that’s a lot to hold. This group offers real talk, grounded support, and a space to untangle the beautiful, bewildering, and exhausting parts of becoming a mother. A facilitated group for new moms to connect, reflect, and gather tools for navigating the early stages of motherhood—with humor, honesty, and compassion.
Hosted by Elizabeth M Wilkins-McKee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Group meets in Falls Church, VA 22043
I further offer specialized support for those who are: neurodiverse, impacted by both neurodiversity and mood challenges, managing complex medical needs and facing challenges related to pregnancy and mood.
Virtual Group: Motherhood can crack us open—and in a world that rarely slows down, that’s a lot to hold. This group offers real talk, grounded support, and a space to untangle the beautiful, bewildering, and exhausting parts of becoming a mother. A facilitated group for new moms to connect, reflect, and gather tools for navigating the early stages of motherhood—with humor, honesty, and compassion.
The Afterglow Virtual Support Group welcomes mothers who are struggling with Postpartum Depression and/or Anxiety, or who feel they are struggling with the transition into motherhood. This group aims to be a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space to learn and process together. We will cover topics related to coping tools, self-care, what to expect, communicating with your partner and attachment to your baby. To discover the next available session start date and to sign up, please call or visit the Group Offerings section on the Aram Counseling and Wellness Center's website. Insurance is not accepted.
Hosted by Christina Vanzella
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Group meets in Lansdowne, VA 20176
The Afterglow Virtual Support Group welcomes mothers who are struggling with Postpartum Depression and/or Anxiety, or who feel they are struggling with the transition into motherhood. This group aims to be a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space to learn and process together. We will cover topics related to coping tools, self-care, what to expect, communicating with your partner and attachment to your baby. To discover the next available session start date and to sign up, please call or visit the Group Offerings section on the Aram Counseling and Wellness Center's website. Insurance is not accepted.
This 60-minute in-person group meets weekly and focuses on the needs of women who are experiencing depression, anxiety, or stress during pregnancy or after giving birth. This group offers a space for women to explore their experiences and receive support from other women. The goal of the group is to improve coping skills, feel supported, and build resiliency.
This 60-minute in-person group meets weekly and focuses on the needs of women who are experiencing depression, anxiety, or stress during pregnancy or after giving birth. This group offers a space for women to explore their experiences and receive support from other women. The goal of the group is to improve coping skills, feel supported, and build resiliency.
This group will help you strengthen your parenting skills through the use of mindfulness, attachment parenting, stress management, and emotional regulation. The ultimate goal is to develop here-and-now awareness to enrich your parenting journey while developing healthy and nurturing relationships with your children in a frame of loving structure and balance. Feel free to email me for more information
Hosted by Ana Karina Porto - Spanish
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PPNE, MEd
Group meets in Chantilly, VA 20151
This group will help you strengthen your parenting skills through the use of mindfulness, attachment parenting, stress management, and emotional regulation. The ultimate goal is to develop here-and-now awareness to enrich your parenting journey while developing healthy and nurturing relationships with your children in a frame of loving structure and balance. Feel free to email me for more information
Bringing Baby Home is a 12 hour educational program which was designed and created by relationship experts, Drs. John and Julie Gottman, at The Relationship Research Institute in Seattle, Washington. The Gottman’s research demonstrates that when couples become parents, there is a significant decrease in their relationship satisfaction. The goal of this program is to improve the quality of life for babies and children by strengthening the parental relationship. Learn more about the program by emailing julia@sunstonecounselors.com or visit sunstonecounselors.com
Hosted by Julia Ward
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Group meets in Falls Church, VA 22046
Bringing Baby Home is a 12 hour educational program which was designed and created by relationship experts, Drs. John and Julie Gottman, at The Relationship Research Institute in Seattle, Washington. The Gottman’s research demonstrates that when couples become parents, there is a significant decrease in their relationship satisfaction. The goal of this program is to improve the quality of life for babies and children by strengthening the parental relationship. Learn more about the program by emailing julia@sunstonecounselors.com or visit sunstonecounselors.com
Between your old life and emerging new life, the transition stage is often fraught with uncertainty and frequent change. Especially for new moms, veteran moms, moms dealing with kids at different life phases, etc. It’s both scary and exciting. The cocoon stage is where we find ourselves during these times. Often we must examine our beliefs as we master new roles and tasks demanded of us. Practice the tools of CBT/DBT/Solutions Focused Therapy to navigate motherhood’s changing seasons with a safe environment for group support along the way. Virtual meetings for convenience.
Hosted by Maria Rheba Estante
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Group meets in Alexandria, VA 22307
Between your old life and emerging new life, the transition stage is often fraught with uncertainty and frequent change. Especially for new moms, veteran moms, moms dealing with kids at different life phases, etc. It’s both scary and exciting. The cocoon stage is where we find ourselves during these times. Often we must examine our beliefs as we master new roles and tasks demanded of us. Practice the tools of CBT/DBT/Solutions Focused Therapy to navigate motherhood’s changing seasons with a safe environment for group support along the way. Virtual meetings for convenience.
Virtual Group: Motherhood can crack us open—and in a world that rarely slows down, that’s a lot to hold. This group offers real talk, grounded support, and a space to untangle the beautiful, bewildering, and exhausting parts of becoming a mother. A facilitated group for new moms to connect, reflect, and gather tools for navigating the early stages of motherhood—with humor, honesty, and compassion.
Virtual Group: Motherhood can crack us open—and in a world that rarely slows down, that’s a lot to hold. This group offers real talk, grounded support, and a space to untangle the beautiful, bewildering, and exhausting parts of becoming a mother. A facilitated group for new moms to connect, reflect, and gather tools for navigating the early stages of motherhood—with humor, honesty, and compassion.
Join other expecting moms as we empower ourselves to fight anxious thoughts and promote mindfulness and connection with your growing baby. This 6 week group will explore themes of perinatal anxiety and depression, tools for coping with the physical and emotional demands of pregnancy, and maximizing interpersonal and social support. The sessions will offer a blend of psychoeducation, narrative therapy, and group processing. We'd love to see you there!
Join other expecting moms as we empower ourselves to fight anxious thoughts and promote mindfulness and connection with your growing baby. This 6 week group will explore themes of perinatal anxiety and depression, tools for coping with the physical and emotional demands of pregnancy, and maximizing interpersonal and social support. The sessions will offer a blend of psychoeducation, narrative therapy, and group processing. We'd love to see you there!
A supportive meeting place for expecting and nursing mothers to connect, share ideas and learn practical ways to positively impact their health and their baby, during and after pregnancy.
Hosted by Larkspur Counseling Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Group meets in Alexandria, VA 22314
A supportive meeting place for expecting and nursing mothers to connect, share ideas and learn practical ways to positively impact their health and their baby, during and after pregnancy.
Free group offered to new mothers and their babies up to 24 months of age focusing on issues of baby's sleep, eating and anything that comes with being a parent of an infant and toddler.
Free group offered to new mothers and their babies up to 24 months of age focusing on issues of baby's sleep, eating and anything that comes with being a parent of an infant and toddler.
A supportive meeting place for new and expecting mothers to connect, share ideas and learn mindfulness skills to reduce stress, improve mood and deepen the connection between moms and infants. Babies welcome!
Hosted by Larkspur Counseling Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Group meets in Alexandria, VA 22314
A supportive meeting place for new and expecting mothers to connect, share ideas and learn mindfulness skills to reduce stress, improve mood and deepen the connection between moms and infants. Babies welcome!
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Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Support Groups
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 behavioral therapy can help people identify and reframe harmful patterns of thought, and change their behaviors. Other techniques and skills can allow people to develop acceptance, psychological flexibility, self-compassion, communication skills, and more.
Are there specific medications for postpartum depression?
In 2019, the FDA approved the first medication designed to treat postpartum depression. The medication is called brexanolone and is delivered intravenously by a medical professional over the course of a few days. However, typical antidepressants, which are more accessible, can also treat postpartum depression. The disorder is often best treated through a combination of medication and therapy.