Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Psychiatrists in Northport, NY
I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, and the emotional impact of medical and neurological conditions. Many of my patients come in feeling overwhelmed, managing high-demand roles, or trying to make sense of changes in their mood, focus, or overall well-being. With a background in neurology, I take an integrative approach that considers both physical and mental health. I provide thoughtful medication management and collaborate closely with therapists and other providers to help patients feel more stable, clear, and supported.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, and the emotional impact of medical and neurological conditions. Many of my patients come in feeling overwhelmed, managing high-demand roles, or trying to make sense of changes in their mood, focus, or overall well-being. With a background in neurology, I take an integrative approach that considers both physical and mental health. I provide thoughtful medication management and collaborate closely with therapists and other providers to help patients feel more stable, clear, and supported.
Life transitions can bring unexpected challenges. Whether you’re navigating motherhood, perimenopause, relationship changes, or shifts in your identity or purpose. My goal is to help you restore balance, build resilience, and reconnect with yourself through a supportive and compassionate partnership.
As a Physician Assistant specializing in women’s mental health, I work with adult women experiencing anxiety, depression, and emotional changes during midlife and other major life transitions. My approach is holistic and collaborative, integrating evidence-based therapy, lifestyle strategies, and thoughtful medication management.
Life transitions can bring unexpected challenges. Whether you’re navigating motherhood, perimenopause, relationship changes, or shifts in your identity or purpose. My goal is to help you restore balance, build resilience, and reconnect with yourself through a supportive and compassionate partnership.
As a Physician Assistant specializing in women’s mental health, I work with adult women experiencing anxiety, depression, and emotional changes during midlife and other major life transitions. My approach is holistic and collaborative, integrating evidence-based therapy, lifestyle strategies, and thoughtful medication management.
I have spent several years working with adults from ages 16 to 70. Many of my patients are going through difficult transitions and have experienced anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, and ADHD. I use a multidisciplinary approach if appropriate, in addition to medication management.
I have spent several years working with adults from ages 16 to 70. Many of my patients are going through difficult transitions and have experienced anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, and ADHD. I use a multidisciplinary approach if appropriate, in addition to medication management.
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I am trained in psychotherapy and psychopharmacology. As a psychiatrist, I have the pleasure of working with a variety of patients and can easily tailor treatment to each patient’s specific needs. For some patients, therapy is enough. For most, the combination of therapy, medication, and lifestyle interventions results in remission of symptoms. In my practice, I strive to create an intimate, safe space for self-exploration and personal growth. I am supportive, nonjudgmental, and empathetic. We will focus on what you want out of treatment and help you achieve your goals. Offices in UWS of Manhattan and in Setauket of Long Island.
I am trained in psychotherapy and psychopharmacology. As a psychiatrist, I have the pleasure of working with a variety of patients and can easily tailor treatment to each patient’s specific needs. For some patients, therapy is enough. For most, the combination of therapy, medication, and lifestyle interventions results in remission of symptoms. In my practice, I strive to create an intimate, safe space for self-exploration and personal growth. I am supportive, nonjudgmental, and empathetic. We will focus on what you want out of treatment and help you achieve your goals. Offices in UWS of Manhattan and in Setauket of Long Island.
I’m Ana, a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner offering gentle, judgment-free care for anxiety, depression, ADHD, and pregnancy or postpartum challenges.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to you. Together, we’ll create a plan that might include medication, therapy, or simple strategies to make daily life easier. My goal is to provide a safe, understanding space where you feel supported every step of the way.
I’m Ana, a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner offering gentle, judgment-free care for anxiety, depression, ADHD, and pregnancy or postpartum challenges.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to you. Together, we’ll create a plan that might include medication, therapy, or simple strategies to make daily life easier. My goal is to provide a safe, understanding space where you feel supported every step of the way.
Heart and Soul Community Counseling, Inc
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, BC
1 Endorsed
Wantagh, NY 11793
We are an outpatient mental health center that has been serving the Long Island community for 30 years. We currently have three offices in West Babylon and Wantagh and in East Quogue NY. Heart & Soul offers medication management, genetic testing for medication, therapy and counseling, drama workshops and education and training for therapists and nurse practitioners.
We are an outpatient mental health center that has been serving the Long Island community for 30 years. We currently have three offices in West Babylon and Wantagh and in East Quogue NY. Heart & Soul offers medication management, genetic testing for medication, therapy and counseling, drama workshops and education and training for therapists and nurse practitioners.
I specialize in medication management for women experiencing anxiety, OCD, mood symptoms, ADHD, and hormonal transitions, including pregnancy, postpartum, PMDD, and menopause.
You’re the one everyone relies on—but lately anxiety, overwhelm, or difficulty focusing is making daily life feel harder than it should.
I help high-functioning women and professionals who are successful on the outside but feel anxious, emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed, or unable to focus on the inside. Whether you're navigating burnout, a major life transition, reproductive or hormonal changes, or discovering the impact of years of untreated ADHD.
I specialize in medication management for women experiencing anxiety, OCD, mood symptoms, ADHD, and hormonal transitions, including pregnancy, postpartum, PMDD, and menopause.
You’re the one everyone relies on—but lately anxiety, overwhelm, or difficulty focusing is making daily life feel harder than it should.
I help high-functioning women and professionals who are successful on the outside but feel anxious, emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed, or unable to focus on the inside. Whether you're navigating burnout, a major life transition, reproductive or hormonal changes, or discovering the impact of years of untreated ADHD.
I also provide care for those navigating the emotional challenges of PMDD, fertility concerns, pregnancy planning, abortion, birth trauma, pregnancy loss, and the perinatal/ postpartum transition.
You're juggling a lot, and it's taking a toll. You may be waking up with dread, losing patience with the people you love, or lying awake at night, cycling through the same worries. You may be questioning your parenting, your performance at work, or your ability to keep up. From the outside, you look like you're holding it all together. But on the inside, you feel overstretched, disconnected, or just plain exhausted. That constant mental load doesn't go away, and you're starting to wonder what it would feel like to finally get some relief.
I also provide care for those navigating the emotional challenges of PMDD, fertility concerns, pregnancy planning, abortion, birth trauma, pregnancy loss, and the perinatal/ postpartum transition.
You're juggling a lot, and it's taking a toll. You may be waking up with dread, losing patience with the people you love, or lying awake at night, cycling through the same worries. You may be questioning your parenting, your performance at work, or your ability to keep up. From the outside, you look like you're holding it all together. But on the inside, you feel overstretched, disconnected, or just plain exhausted. That constant mental load doesn't go away, and you're starting to wonder what it would feel like to finally get some relief.
My vision is to create a nurturing space that supports you through unique issues that we face – whether it be depression, anxiety, work-life balance, mood disorders in pregnancy, infertility, menopause, and more.
As a woman and a mother, I am passionate about women's mental health. In addition to many years of clinical experience, I have specialized training through Postpartum Support Intl and American Society of Reproductive Medicine. I also have strong interest in treating mental health in professionals and executives, with additional executive coaching training.
My vision is to create a nurturing space that supports you through unique issues that we face – whether it be depression, anxiety, work-life balance, mood disorders in pregnancy, infertility, menopause, and more.
As a woman and a mother, I am passionate about women's mental health. In addition to many years of clinical experience, I have specialized training through Postpartum Support Intl and American Society of Reproductive Medicine. I also have strong interest in treating mental health in professionals and executives, with additional executive coaching training.
I also specialize in perinatal and reproductive psychiatry.
Quality mental health care is vital to overall health and well-being. It is important for this care to be personalized and designed around each person’s unique experiences, needs, and priorities. I partner with patients to evaluate mental health concerns and develop a comprehensive treatment plan that includes education, counseling, medication management, and positive lifestyle change.
I also specialize in perinatal and reproductive psychiatry.
Quality mental health care is vital to overall health and well-being. It is important for this care to be personalized and designed around each person’s unique experiences, needs, and priorities. I partner with patients to evaluate mental health concerns and develop a comprehensive treatment plan that includes education, counseling, medication management, and positive lifestyle change.
Next, I'm pursuing Perinatal Mental Health board certification—driven by my passion for supporting parents through pregnancy, birth, and the tender postpartum season.
If you’re ready to feel stronger, more grounded, and more like yourself again, I’m here to help. I work with clients who want more than a place to vent—they want meaningful change, deeper insight, and tools that support lasting growth. Together, we’ll create a safe, supportive space to better understand what’s holding you back, build resilience, and lay a stronger foundation for your well-being, confidence, and long-term success.
Next, I'm pursuing Perinatal Mental Health board certification—driven by my passion for supporting parents through pregnancy, birth, and the tender postpartum season.
If you’re ready to feel stronger, more grounded, and more like yourself again, I’m here to help. I work with clients who want more than a place to vent—they want meaningful change, deeper insight, and tools that support lasting growth. Together, we’ll create a safe, supportive space to better understand what’s holding you back, build resilience, and lay a stronger foundation for your well-being, confidence, and long-term success.
I specialize in transition to motherhood, maternal mental health, pre/ postpartum depression, adhd, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, college & graduate student mental health, obsessive-compulsive disorder (ocd), relationship issues.
At Lavender, we provide a range of modern mental health services from the comfort of home. All our providers offer both medication management & therapy in a single appointment to save you time and money. Pairing therapy and medication to treat depression and anxiety can help you feel better faster with a 60% improved chance of recovery.
I specialize in transition to motherhood, maternal mental health, pre/ postpartum depression, adhd, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, college & graduate student mental health, obsessive-compulsive disorder (ocd), relationship issues.
At Lavender, we provide a range of modern mental health services from the comfort of home. All our providers offer both medication management & therapy in a single appointment to save you time and money. Pairing therapy and medication to treat depression and anxiety can help you feel better faster with a 60% improved chance of recovery.
Are you ready to thrive and not just survive? I can work with you to find the best plan of care to achieve your health and wellness goals. I enjoy working with all types of individuals. It is my pleasure to get to know you. I offer high touch personalized comprehensive care.
Are you ready to thrive and not just survive? I can work with you to find the best plan of care to achieve your health and wellness goals. I enjoy working with all types of individuals. It is my pleasure to get to know you. I offer high touch personalized comprehensive care.
She has a special passion for women’s mental health, including perinatal and postpartum support.
Molly is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She began her nursing career at NYU Langone Health, where she spent eight years caring for patients and families in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Through that experience, she developed a deep appreciation for the importance of emotional support and mental well-being alongside medical care. She went on to earn her Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Psychiatric-Mental Health and now provides compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals across the lifespan.
She has a special passion for women’s mental health, including perinatal and postpartum support.
Molly is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She began her nursing career at NYU Langone Health, where she spent eight years caring for patients and families in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Through that experience, she developed a deep appreciation for the importance of emotional support and mental well-being alongside medical care. She went on to earn her Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Psychiatric-Mental Health and now provides compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals across the lifespan.
This includes emotional and psychological problems during pregnancy, postpartum, perinatal losses, infertility, menopause, perimenopause and premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
As a psychiatrist specialized in reproductive psychiatry, Dr. Frieder provides treatment for people suffering from mood and anxiety disorders related to different reproductive situations in life, through medication management and psychotherapy. She also provides perinatal psychiatric consultations for women treated by other providers.
This includes emotional and psychological problems during pregnancy, postpartum, perinatal losses, infertility, menopause, perimenopause and premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
As a psychiatrist specialized in reproductive psychiatry, Dr. Frieder provides treatment for people suffering from mood and anxiety disorders related to different reproductive situations in life, through medication management and psychotherapy. She also provides perinatal psychiatric consultations for women treated by other providers.
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.
Mavida Health is a deeply specialized, comprehensive mental health platform for women - including those trying to conceive, pregnant (incl. adoption and surrogacy), experiencing pregnancy loss, in the postpartum, navigating (peri)menopause, and so much more. We offer 1:1 therapy, couples/family therapy, group therapy, prescribing, and medication management.
Mavida Health is a deeply specialized, comprehensive mental health platform for women - including those trying to conceive, pregnant (incl. adoption and surrogacy), experiencing pregnancy loss, in the postpartum, navigating (peri)menopause, and so much more. We offer 1:1 therapy, couples/family therapy, group therapy, prescribing, and medication management.
Guided by my belief that authentic, meaningful relationships drive high quality care, I partner with our patients and families to first treat psychiatric symptoms, and then move into a preventative approach. I help my patients, both kids or adults, to discover and build on their own strengths, educate them about the science behind how their brains work, and then provide them with the necessary tools to become their own health expert. I refuse to believe that my patients cannot get better, and I work tirelessly with you to help you build a better life.
Guided by my belief that authentic, meaningful relationships drive high quality care, I partner with our patients and families to first treat psychiatric symptoms, and then move into a preventative approach. I help my patients, both kids or adults, to discover and build on their own strengths, educate them about the science behind how their brains work, and then provide them with the necessary tools to become their own health expert. I refuse to believe that my patients cannot get better, and I work tirelessly with you to help you build a better life.
Vanessa Barisano
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-, BC MSN, BSN
2 Endorsed
Williston Park, NY 11596
Whether you are preconception, pregnant, postpartum or "empty nesting", I have the expertise to manage your needs.
I have specialized training in Pregnancy/ Postpartum Mood & Anxiety Disorders. I offer an evidence based practice approach by integrating research with clinical expertise and my patient's priorities. We will make decisions together concerning risks and benefits of safe treatment to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Whether you are preconception, pregnant, postpartum or "empty nesting", I have the expertise to manage your needs.
I have specialized training in Pregnancy/ Postpartum Mood & Anxiety Disorders. I offer an evidence based practice approach by integrating research with clinical expertise and my patient's priorities. We will make decisions together concerning risks and benefits of safe treatment to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
With over 30 years of experience, I offer warm, collaborative medication management with expertise in fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, PMDD, and perimenopause—helping you feel clear, balanced, and like yourself again.
Medication management tailored to your symptoms, lifestyle, and stage of life. My approach is collaborative and individualized, with expertise in hormonal and reproductive mental health—helping you feel more steady, and back in control.
With over 30 years of experience, I offer warm, collaborative medication management with expertise in fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, PMDD, and perimenopause—helping you feel clear, balanced, and like yourself again.
Medication management tailored to your symptoms, lifestyle, and stage of life. My approach is collaborative and individualized, with expertise in hormonal and reproductive mental health—helping you feel more steady, and back in control.
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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.