Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Psychiatrists in Southington, CT

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Connecticut Behavioral Health Associates, PC
Psychiatrist, MD
1 Endorsed
Southington, CT 06489
Connecticut Behavioral Health Associates (CBHA) was established in 1989 by Dr. Bassam Awwa MD, who’s vision was to create a world-class treatment program that sets the standard of excellence in the treatment of behavioral health disorders and addictive diseases. Any individual in need is eligible to receive services regardless of race, religion, disability, national origin or gender, while protecting the dignity and privacy of all individuals served.
Connecticut Behavioral Health Associates (CBHA) was established in 1989 by Dr. Bassam Awwa MD, who’s vision was to create a world-class treatment program that sets the standard of excellence in the treatment of behavioral health disorders and addictive diseases. Any individual in need is eligible to receive services regardless of race, religion, disability, national origin or gender, while protecting the dignity and privacy of all individuals served.
(860) 406-7650 x206 View (860) 406-7650 x206
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Kim Barclay
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN
2 Endorsed
Southington, CT 06489
Struggling with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, memory or concentration changes, or feeling less like yourself lately? Solstice Healthcare provides psychiatric evaluation and treatment for adults across Connecticut, including adults with Medicare coverage. Many adults seek care when stress, grief, medical concerns, mood symptoms, poor sleep, or ongoing worry begin affecting daily life, relationships, motivation, or overall well-being. Our team provides individualized psychiatric care through secure telehealth appointments, allowing patients to access support comfortably and consistently from home.
Struggling with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, memory or concentration changes, or feeling less like yourself lately? Solstice Healthcare provides psychiatric evaluation and treatment for adults across Connecticut, including adults with Medicare coverage. Many adults seek care when stress, grief, medical concerns, mood symptoms, poor sleep, or ongoing worry begin affecting daily life, relationships, motivation, or overall well-being. Our team provides individualized psychiatric care through secure telehealth appointments, allowing patients to access support comfortably and consistently from home.
(860) 962-4359 View (860) 962-4359
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Wholistic Perspective
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, NP
Serves Area
Unresolved emotional conflicts lie at the core of human suffering and at times life can be unusually painful, scary and confusing. We may feel anxious, sad, discouraged and alone and not know what to do. Talking things out with someone can help us become clearer about who we are, our strengths and also our self-defeating ways so we can move forward with an improved sense of self and direction. As a Mental Health Practitioners, we are trained to provide mental health treatment via psychotherapy and psychopharmacology. Here at Wholisitic Perspective, we have providers that have experience with children, adolescent and adult populations. At Wholistic Perspective we believe the patient is the expert and emphasize collaboration and communication to find the best treatment for you! We take a holistic approach to treatment and collaborate with other providers to ensure safety and accomplishment of treatment goals. We provide psychiatric evaluations to better understand diagnoses and medication management. We are also certified to provide evaluations for medical marijuana for posttraumatic stress disorder in adults.
Unresolved emotional conflicts lie at the core of human suffering and at times life can be unusually painful, scary and confusing. We may feel anxious, sad, discouraged and alone and not know what to do. Talking things out with someone can help us become clearer about who we are, our strengths and also our self-defeating ways so we can move forward with an improved sense of self and direction. As a Mental Health Practitioners, we are trained to provide mental health treatment via psychotherapy and psychopharmacology. Here at Wholisitic Perspective, we have providers that have experience with children, adolescent and adult populations. At Wholistic Perspective we believe the patient is the expert and emphasize collaboration and communication to find the best treatment for you! We take a holistic approach to treatment and collaborate with other providers to ensure safety and accomplishment of treatment goals. We provide psychiatric evaluations to better understand diagnoses and medication management. We are also certified to provide evaluations for medical marijuana for posttraumatic stress disorder in adults.
(203) 433-6890 View (203) 433-6890

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Cristin Teutul
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, MC, PMHNP, RN
1 Endorsed
Online Only
My specialty is women’s mental health, including family planning, conceiving/ fertility issues, support through perinatal mood changes, the postpartum period and beyond.
I partner with clients to explore their unique mental health & wellness path in a warm, empathetic, safe environment. Trust, communication, shared humanity & authenticity are fundamental to the therapeutic relationship. I believe mental health support begins with treating the whole person, which includes but is not limited to gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, culture & core values. I’m passionate about working with clients to find peace, balance & respect for body image, food & movement. I treat anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, panic disorder, substance use issues, eating disorders & sleep issues.
My specialty is women’s mental health, including family planning, conceiving/ fertility issues, support through perinatal mood changes, the postpartum period and beyond.
I partner with clients to explore their unique mental health & wellness path in a warm, empathetic, safe environment. Trust, communication, shared humanity & authenticity are fundamental to the therapeutic relationship. I believe mental health support begins with treating the whole person, which includes but is not limited to gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, culture & core values. I’m passionate about working with clients to find peace, balance & respect for body image, food & movement. I treat anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, panic disorder, substance use issues, eating disorders & sleep issues.
(646) 679-7486 View (646) 679-7486
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Sound Psychiatry, LLC
Psychiatrist, MD
1 Endorsed
Guilford, CT 06437
I specialize in women's mental health, including premenstrual dysphoric disorder, infertility, peripartum and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, medication use while breastfeeding, and perimenopausal mood disorders.
Hello. I am a Yale-trained board-certified adult psychiatrist offering combined psychotherapy with/without medication management and medication management alone in my private practice. I am also a clinical faculty member within Yale School of Medicine's Department of Psychiatry. My practice focuses on women's mental health, reproductive psychiatry, and psychodynamic psychotherapy. This type of insight-oriented psychotherapy promotes curiosity and self-awareness about how individuals' past experiences (including childhood dynamics) influence their present-day thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Such insights promote emotional relief.
I specialize in women's mental health, including premenstrual dysphoric disorder, infertility, peripartum and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, medication use while breastfeeding, and perimenopausal mood disorders.
Hello. I am a Yale-trained board-certified adult psychiatrist offering combined psychotherapy with/without medication management and medication management alone in my private practice. I am also a clinical faculty member within Yale School of Medicine's Department of Psychiatry. My practice focuses on women's mental health, reproductive psychiatry, and psychodynamic psychotherapy. This type of insight-oriented psychotherapy promotes curiosity and self-awareness about how individuals' past experiences (including childhood dynamics) influence their present-day thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Such insights promote emotional relief.
(203) 896-8903 View (203) 896-8903
Photo of Morgan L Jennings - BC Psychiatry of Farmington Valley, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
BC Psychiatry of Farmington Valley
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
At BC Psychiatry of Farmington Valley, we specialize in providing remote telehealth psychiatry services that bring expert mental health care to the comfort of your home. Led by a knowledgable and compassionate APRN, we offer personalized medication management and, if applicable, therapy services designed to meet your unique needs in this busy world. Our modern, accessible approach ensures high quality care that fits seamlessly into your life.
At BC Psychiatry of Farmington Valley, we specialize in providing remote telehealth psychiatry services that bring expert mental health care to the comfort of your home. Led by a knowledgable and compassionate APRN, we offer personalized medication management and, if applicable, therapy services designed to meet your unique needs in this busy world. Our modern, accessible approach ensures high quality care that fits seamlessly into your life.
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Ewurama A Ampofo
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-C
7 Endorsed
Manchester, CT 06040
Accepting new patients with Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare (Optum), Magellan and Evernorth (Cigna). I provide psychiatric medication management and supportive therapy for anxiety, depression, and mood disorders, with a focus on women’s mental health.
Accepting new patients with Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare (Optum), Magellan and Evernorth (Cigna). I provide psychiatric medication management and supportive therapy for anxiety, depression, and mood disorders, with a focus on women’s mental health.
(860) 606-4633 View (860) 606-4633
Photo of Kathleen Hanlon - Kathleen Hanlon, MD, Psychiatrist, MD
Kathleen Hanlon, MD
Psychiatrist, MD
New Haven, CT 06511
Are you hoping to better understand yourself, break out of unhelpful patterns, or feel more seen in your relationships? Many of the people I work with come to therapy feeling stuck in cycles of anxiety, self-doubt, or overwhelm. Others are navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, or family strain. Many are longing for safety, recognition, understanding, intimacy, and/or connection. My goal is to try and help you with the worries that get in the way of what you want and need.
Are you hoping to better understand yourself, break out of unhelpful patterns, or feel more seen in your relationships? Many of the people I work with come to therapy feeling stuck in cycles of anxiety, self-doubt, or overwhelm. Others are navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, or family strain. Many are longing for safety, recognition, understanding, intimacy, and/or connection. My goal is to try and help you with the worries that get in the way of what you want and need.
(914) 745-7863 View (914) 745-7863
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Kristina Flemming Friedell
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, PMH-C
Online Only
I also specialize in perinatal psychiatry and hold a certificate from Postpartum Support International.
I am a Yale Psychiatry trained psychiatric nurse practitioner who offers client centered telepsychiatry and reproductive psychiatry services. Coming from academic medicine, my prescribing philosophy is rooted in evidence-based practice and shared decision making. I believe psychiatric medications can help people show up in their lives whether that means being able to engage fully with their families, friends or colleagues or utilizing therapeutic techniques. My areas of focus are mood and anxiety disorders.
I also specialize in perinatal psychiatry and hold a certificate from Postpartum Support International.
I am a Yale Psychiatry trained psychiatric nurse practitioner who offers client centered telepsychiatry and reproductive psychiatry services. Coming from academic medicine, my prescribing philosophy is rooted in evidence-based practice and shared decision making. I believe psychiatric medications can help people show up in their lives whether that means being able to engage fully with their families, friends or colleagues or utilizing therapeutic techniques. My areas of focus are mood and anxiety disorders.
(475) 447-1207 View (475) 447-1207
Photo of Fatmata Williams - Enatoma Holistic Health, LLC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MPH, DNP, PMHNP, -BC
Enatoma Holistic Health, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MPH, DNP, PMHNP, -BC
1 Endorsed
Manchester, CT 06040
I am Fatmata Williams, bringing a wealth of experience and empathy to the field of psychiatric care. As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, my focus is on providing holistic, compassionate care across all stages of life. Whether you are a child, adolescent, adult, or senior, my expertise is tailored to meet your unique needs. In every interaction, my goal is to deliver care that is not just clinically effective but also supportive and understanding, helping you live a healthier and happier life.
I am Fatmata Williams, bringing a wealth of experience and empathy to the field of psychiatric care. As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, my focus is on providing holistic, compassionate care across all stages of life. Whether you are a child, adolescent, adult, or senior, my expertise is tailored to meet your unique needs. In every interaction, my goal is to deliver care that is not just clinically effective but also supportive and understanding, helping you live a healthier and happier life.
(203) 496-5469 View (203) 496-5469
Photo of Marsha Charlton - Distinctive Ray Therapeutics, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP, PMH-C
Distinctive Ray Therapeutics
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP, PMH-C
4 Endorsed
Online Only
As a dual board‑certified Psychiatric‑Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner with Perinatal Mental Health certification (PMH‑C), I offer individualized medication management and supportive therapy tailored to your unique needs.
Do you feel overwhelmed by constant worry, sadness, or mood swings? Are hormonal changes from PMDD, perimenopause, menopause, or infertility making daily life harder? Past trauma or addiction may also be weighing on you. These challenges do not define you, and you don’t have to face them alone—effective support is available. With over 10 years of experience in primary care, psychiatry, veterans’ care, and women’s health, I provide individualized medication management and supportive therapy. Together, we’ll create care that fits your life.
As a dual board‑certified Psychiatric‑Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner with Perinatal Mental Health certification (PMH‑C), I offer individualized medication management and supportive therapy tailored to your unique needs.
Do you feel overwhelmed by constant worry, sadness, or mood swings? Are hormonal changes from PMDD, perimenopause, menopause, or infertility making daily life harder? Past trauma or addiction may also be weighing on you. These challenges do not define you, and you don’t have to face them alone—effective support is available. With over 10 years of experience in primary care, psychiatry, veterans’ care, and women’s health, I provide individualized medication management and supportive therapy. Together, we’ll create care that fits your life.
(857) 392-5356 View (857) 392-5356
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Ali Rodriguez
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN, MSN
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a bilingual (Spanish) provider with experience in perinatal mental health, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, and Relationship problems.
My top specialty includes Maternal Mental Health, ADHD, and Mood Disorders. My ideal client would be a new or pregnant mother. If you're feeling lonely, depressed, anxious or overwhelmed, I'm here to help you find healing and relief. I have extensive experience working with pregnant women, and new moms.
I am a bilingual (Spanish) provider with experience in perinatal mental health, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, and Relationship problems.
My top specialty includes Maternal Mental Health, ADHD, and Mood Disorders. My ideal client would be a new or pregnant mother. If you're feeling lonely, depressed, anxious or overwhelmed, I'm here to help you find healing and relief. I have extensive experience working with pregnant women, and new moms.
(860) 364-8228 View (860) 364-8228
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Carly Bendzans
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, CNM, PMH-C
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I'm Carly, and with a background as a nurse-midwife, I offer a unique perspective on how mental health is influenced by the reproductive life cycle—from adolescence and contraception decisions to pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause.
I provide thoughtful care that considers both mental health and the powerful impact of hormonal and reproductive transitions. I can facilitate genetic testing, lab testing, as well as ADHD testing and gender-affirming care.
I'm Carly, and with a background as a nurse-midwife, I offer a unique perspective on how mental health is influenced by the reproductive life cycle—from adolescence and contraception decisions to pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause.
I provide thoughtful care that considers both mental health and the powerful impact of hormonal and reproductive transitions. I can facilitate genetic testing, lab testing, as well as ADHD testing and gender-affirming care.
(860) 792-3514 View (860) 792-3514
Photo of Vitoria Basora, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
Vitoria Basora
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
Online Only
I help adults and teens struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD/ADD, sleep issues, postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety to feel more in control and like themselves again.
"Get the support you deserve — guaranteed to be seen within 48 hours." I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who meets patients "where they're at". This means that I personalize each treatment plan for each individual, not based on a one-size-fits-all, robotic, regimen. No two people are the same, so my treatment plans should not be either. Each patient can expect to receive top-quality, compassionate, individualized care, whether that includes medications or just therapy, with tangible resources that they can utilize outside of our appointment times.
I help adults and teens struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD/ADD, sleep issues, postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety to feel more in control and like themselves again.
"Get the support you deserve — guaranteed to be seen within 48 hours." I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who meets patients "where they're at". This means that I personalize each treatment plan for each individual, not based on a one-size-fits-all, robotic, regimen. No two people are the same, so my treatment plans should not be either. Each patient can expect to receive top-quality, compassionate, individualized care, whether that includes medications or just therapy, with tangible resources that they can utilize outside of our appointment times.
(475) 203-1628 View (475) 203-1628
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Emerge Mental Wellness LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, MS-BC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I provide personalized medication management for individuals navigating burnout, anxiety, depression, trauma, pregnancy loss, postpartum period, and life transitions.
My practice focuses on supporting professionals in demanding careers, including healthcare workers, educators, first responders, and other high-responsibility roles. Services are offered through a discreet and patient-centered approach, with telehealth availability to support accessibility and continuity of care.
I provide personalized medication management for individuals navigating burnout, anxiety, depression, trauma, pregnancy loss, postpartum period, and life transitions.
My practice focuses on supporting professionals in demanding careers, including healthcare workers, educators, first responders, and other high-responsibility roles. Services are offered through a discreet and patient-centered approach, with telehealth availability to support accessibility and continuity of care.
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Dominique Sanders
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PhD, PMHNP
Online Only
Treatment focuses on anxiety, OCD, depression, PTSD, PMDD, and perinatal/ postpartum mental health through psychiatric medication management.
I specialize in working with adults struggling with anxiety and panic attacks, whether it’s been long-term or due to recent traumatic events. Clients come to me looking for a provider who can offer warmth, compassion, and a safe place where they are seen and understood. Because this should be an experience where you feel seen, heard and cared for.
Treatment focuses on anxiety, OCD, depression, PTSD, PMDD, and perinatal/ postpartum mental health through psychiatric medication management.
I specialize in working with adults struggling with anxiety and panic attacks, whether it’s been long-term or due to recent traumatic events. Clients come to me looking for a provider who can offer warmth, compassion, and a safe place where they are seen and understood. Because this should be an experience where you feel seen, heard and cared for.
(509) 519-1621 View (509) 519-1621
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Monica Starr
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN
Milford, CT 06461
At Coastal Connecticut Counseling, we believe mental health care should feel human. As Director of Psychiatric Care, Monica leads a team that supports children, teens, and adults, ensuring every client, even our youngest, feels heard, validated, and genuinely cared for through a collaborative, thoughtful approach. We take the time to truly listen, meet you where you are, and provide care that feels personal. We also believe care should be affordable. For this reason, we accept most insurance plans and offer financial assistance, out of network options, and thoughtful referrals (if necessary), so you get the support you need.
At Coastal Connecticut Counseling, we believe mental health care should feel human. As Director of Psychiatric Care, Monica leads a team that supports children, teens, and adults, ensuring every client, even our youngest, feels heard, validated, and genuinely cared for through a collaborative, thoughtful approach. We take the time to truly listen, meet you where you are, and provide care that feels personal. We also believe care should be affordable. For this reason, we accept most insurance plans and offer financial assistance, out of network options, and thoughtful referrals (if necessary), so you get the support you need.
(475) 889-7649 View (475) 889-7649
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Sarah Hoxha PA-C- Skyclear Psychiatry
Physician Assistant, PA-C
Online Only
" I support women navigating postpartum depression"
At Skyclear Psychiatry, I provide personalized, evidence based psychiatry care through Telepsychiatry, with a focus on safe and effective medication management. What sets my practice apart is a commitment to continuity of care, timely refills, and building a trusting therapeutic relationship where patients feel heard and supported.
" I support women navigating postpartum depression"
At Skyclear Psychiatry, I provide personalized, evidence based psychiatry care through Telepsychiatry, with a focus on safe and effective medication management. What sets my practice apart is a commitment to continuity of care, timely refills, and building a trusting therapeutic relationship where patients feel heard and supported.
(860) 851-4845 View (860) 851-4845
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Eileen Sytnyk
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN
1 Endorsed
Glastonbury, CT 06033
Struggling with focus, organization, or motivation despite your best efforts? Many people describe missing deadlines, zoning out in class, or feeling overwhelmed by simple daily tasks. ADHD often overlaps with anxiety and depression, creating frustration, stress, and exhaustion. At Solstice Healthcare, we know a good ADHD evaluation makes all the difference. We provide thorough assessments, expert medication management, and therapy support to help kids, teens, and adults finally understand their challenges and take control of them.
Struggling with focus, organization, or motivation despite your best efforts? Many people describe missing deadlines, zoning out in class, or feeling overwhelmed by simple daily tasks. ADHD often overlaps with anxiety and depression, creating frustration, stress, and exhaustion. At Solstice Healthcare, we know a good ADHD evaluation makes all the difference. We provide thorough assessments, expert medication management, and therapy support to help kids, teens, and adults finally understand their challenges and take control of them.
(475) 244-9403 View (475) 244-9403
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Michael B Garland
Psychiatrist, MD
New Haven, CT 06510
Welcome, I'm a child, adolescent, & adult psychoanalyst & psychiatrist with expertise in working with young children, adolescents, & their parents. I trained at the University of Chicago & Yale Child Study Center. With your consent, I work collaboratively with the child, parents, schools, & other professionals to personalize a treatment that focuses on your goals, values, strengths, & needs. By integrating current evidence-based treatments with neuroscience & a psychoanalytic understanding of the mind's development, I seek to empower my patients to suffer less and live with more authenticity, creativity, & freedom.
Welcome, I'm a child, adolescent, & adult psychoanalyst & psychiatrist with expertise in working with young children, adolescents, & their parents. I trained at the University of Chicago & Yale Child Study Center. With your consent, I work collaboratively with the child, parents, schools, & other professionals to personalize a treatment that focuses on your goals, values, strengths, & needs. By integrating current evidence-based treatments with neuroscience & a psychoanalytic understanding of the mind's development, I seek to empower my patients to suffer less and live with more authenticity, creativity, & freedom.
(203) 664-5850 View (203) 664-5850

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FAQ - Perinatal and Postpartum Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrists help with perinatal mental health?
Perinatal mental health refers to the period during pregnancy and the 12 months following childbirth when individuals may experience mental health conditions such as postpartum depression or anxiety. These conditions can arise due to a combination of factors, including hormonal shifts, changes in sleep and stress levels, and relational or social challenges associated with pregnancy and caring for a newborn. Individuals with a personal or family history of mental health conditions, or those who experience complicated or traumatic pregnancies or deliveries, may be at higher risk. However, perinatal mental health conditions are treatable—often through behavioral therapy and, when appropriate, medication.

What does psychiatric treatment for perinatal mental health involve?
Psychiatrists who specialize in perinatal and postpartum mental health understand the unique psychological and physiological changes that occur during and after pregnancy. They are trained in evidence-based treatments, including safe medication options for use during pregnancy and lactation. Because symptoms can range from mild to severe, care typically begins with a comprehensive evaluation to assess symptom severity and determine an appropriate treatment plan. Psychiatrists often collaborate with other providers—such as OB/GYNs, primary care physicians, and social workers—to ensure coordinated care.

How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in perinatal mental health?
Not all psychiatrists have specific expertise in perinatal mental health, so selecting a provider with relevant experience is important. The Psychology Today directory offers search filters to identify psychiatrists with specialization in perinatal care and allows users to refine results based on identity preferences, insurance, and location. When considering a provider, it can be helpful to ask about their experience with pregnancy-related mental health concerns, their therapeutic and pharmacologic approach, and how they coordinate with other members of a care team. It is also important to consider practical factors such as availability for appointments and insurance coverage.