Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Psychiatrists in Elyria, OH
Carly Hamaoui is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Ohio who has been practicing since 2023. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in psychology from Cleveland State University, her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Walden University, and has her ACM Accreditation as an Accredited Case Manager-RN. Working in mental health has always been Carly's passion and she strives to normalize the importance of prioritizing one's mental health and self-care needs.
Carly Hamaoui is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Ohio who has been practicing since 2023. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in psychology from Cleveland State University, her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Walden University, and has her ACM Accreditation as an Accredited Case Manager-RN. Working in mental health has always been Carly's passion and she strives to normalize the importance of prioritizing one's mental health and self-care needs.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Laura is married with one daughter and three beautiful granddaughters, has a dog, cat, cows, goats, and chickens. Laura enjoys spending time with her family, friends, reading, cooking, and being in nature. Laura is a family nurse practitioner who holds a post master’s certificate in psychiatric nursing. She provides a comprehensive, holistic, and compassionate evaluation and treatment plan. Her scope of practice as a nurse practitioner across the lifespan in both family practice and psychiatric illness, advocating for health promotion.
Laura is married with one daughter and three beautiful granddaughters, has a dog, cat, cows, goats, and chickens. Laura enjoys spending time with her family, friends, reading, cooking, and being in nature. Laura is a family nurse practitioner who holds a post master’s certificate in psychiatric nursing. She provides a comprehensive, holistic, and compassionate evaluation and treatment plan. Her scope of practice as a nurse practitioner across the lifespan in both family practice and psychiatric illness, advocating for health promotion.
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Ndematelen Asong is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. She has been in healthcare since 2002. She started as nurse aide and worked her way up by educating herself and advancing in her career. She obtained an associate degree in nursing at Central Ohio Technical College and a bachelor's degree in nursing at the Ohio University in Athens, Ohio.
Ndematelen Asong is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. She has been in healthcare since 2002. She started as nurse aide and worked her way up by educating herself and advancing in her career. She obtained an associate degree in nursing at Central Ohio Technical College and a bachelor's degree in nursing at the Ohio University in Athens, Ohio.
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Hello! My name is Gabriel Jeu, and I completed my education at The Ohio State University before working in community mental health for 5+ years in the Cleveland, Ohio area, where I gained an incredible variety of experience and expertise working clients with mental health problems of all kinds and from all backgrounds. From non-functional individuals suffering from severe schizophrenia, to very highly functional college students and professionals struggling with ADHD and burnout, to foreign refugees from Russia and Syria whose lives were torn apart by war, I have seen it all.
Perinatal Mental Health
Hello! My name is Gabriel Jeu, and I completed my education at The Ohio State University before working in community mental health for 5+ years in the Cleveland, Ohio area, where I gained an incredible variety of experience and expertise working clients with mental health problems of all kinds and from all backgrounds. From non-functional individuals suffering from severe schizophrenia, to very highly functional college students and professionals struggling with ADHD and burnout, to foreign refugees from Russia and Syria whose lives were torn apart by war, I have seen it all.
Accepting new patients for telehealth visits in Ohio for psych eval and medication management. We treat anyone suffering with depression, anxiety, or other mental health issue adversely affecting optimal functioning at work, deterring their best social self, or preventing being fully present for loved ones. Our clients are looking to be properly diagnosed and treated using the safest prescribing principles. Make your appointment on our website. Evening and weekend hours are available. Affordable rates-Initial Psychiatric Eval $199, Follow-ups are $109. Accepting many major insurances.
Accepting new patients for telehealth visits in Ohio for psych eval and medication management. We treat anyone suffering with depression, anxiety, or other mental health issue adversely affecting optimal functioning at work, deterring their best social self, or preventing being fully present for loved ones. Our clients are looking to be properly diagnosed and treated using the safest prescribing principles. Make your appointment on our website. Evening and weekend hours are available. Affordable rates-Initial Psychiatric Eval $199, Follow-ups are $109. Accepting many major insurances.
Accepting new patients for telehealth visits in Ohio for psych evaluations and medication management. We treat anyone suffering with depression, anxiety, or other mental health issue adversely affecting optimal functioning at work, deterring their best social self, or preventing being fully present for loved ones. Our clients are looking to be properly diagnosed and treated using the safest prescribing principles. Make your appointment on our website. Evening and weekend hours are available. Affordable out of pocket rates. Also Accepting some insurance plans.
Accepting new patients for telehealth visits in Ohio for psych evaluations and medication management. We treat anyone suffering with depression, anxiety, or other mental health issue adversely affecting optimal functioning at work, deterring their best social self, or preventing being fully present for loved ones. Our clients are looking to be properly diagnosed and treated using the safest prescribing principles. Make your appointment on our website. Evening and weekend hours are available. Affordable out of pocket rates. Also Accepting some insurance plans.
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My ideal client is a high-functioning adult—often a professional, working parent, or caregiver—struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, burnout, or mood instability. They may experience panic attacks, sleep disruption, or persistent stress but continue performing at a high level. They want clarity, emotional regulation, and sustainable relief through thoughtful psychiatric care—not rushed medication. They value understanding the root causes behind their symptoms and building long-term stability.
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My ideal client is a high-functioning adult—often a professional, working parent, or caregiver—struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, burnout, or mood instability. They may experience panic attacks, sleep disruption, or persistent stress but continue performing at a high level. They want clarity, emotional regulation, and sustainable relief through thoughtful psychiatric care—not rushed medication. They value understanding the root causes behind their symptoms and building long-term stability.
During my fellowship years, I also had the opportunity to receive additional specialized training in perinatal and women’s mental health, working under the guidance of respected leaders in the field.
I love helping people. I love figuring out their genetics and what medication will work best for them, not what will work for a thousand other people. Most people by the time they get to me, may have had every trial and error medication tried, and they are still struggling. I offer kindness, compassion, and listening to what someone really wants.
During my fellowship years, I also had the opportunity to receive additional specialized training in perinatal and women’s mental health, working under the guidance of respected leaders in the field.
I love helping people. I love figuring out their genetics and what medication will work best for them, not what will work for a thousand other people. Most people by the time they get to me, may have had every trial and error medication tried, and they are still struggling. I offer kindness, compassion, and listening to what someone really wants.
Dr. Jennifer Shoenfelt is a double board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist and adult psychiatrist. Her practice focuses on child and adolescent medication management. Typically, she offers this in conjunction with supportive or emotionally focused therapy in 30-minute follow-up visits. However, occasionally Dr. Shoenfelt may believe that additional therapy is needed and will ask that you bring a therapist into your care team to provide the best outcome. She provides treatment plans that include holistic recommendations that include diet, exercise, educational and psychosocial/spiritual aspects of care.
Dr. Jennifer Shoenfelt is a double board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist and adult psychiatrist. Her practice focuses on child and adolescent medication management. Typically, she offers this in conjunction with supportive or emotionally focused therapy in 30-minute follow-up visits. However, occasionally Dr. Shoenfelt may believe that additional therapy is needed and will ask that you bring a therapist into your care team to provide the best outcome. She provides treatment plans that include holistic recommendations that include diet, exercise, educational and psychosocial/spiritual aspects of care.
Clients come with come with mental health and/or sleep issues. The goal is an improved quality of life or rather a sense of wellbeing. If it is a major episode of depression or an episode of psychosis, the goal is remission and relapse prevention. It is a place where you can safely, reliably and productively simplify your complex pharmaceutical regimen. The approach to treatment is multidisciplinary and prescribing or deprescribing might be recommended (but not enforced). We offer TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) for treatment resistant depression or obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Clients come with come with mental health and/or sleep issues. The goal is an improved quality of life or rather a sense of wellbeing. If it is a major episode of depression or an episode of psychosis, the goal is remission and relapse prevention. It is a place where you can safely, reliably and productively simplify your complex pharmaceutical regimen. The approach to treatment is multidisciplinary and prescribing or deprescribing might be recommended (but not enforced). We offer TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) for treatment resistant depression or obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Finding the 'why' behind each patient’s story is at the heart of Dr. Saherwala’s approach. To achieve this, she expertly blends psychodynamic therapy with a strategic use of medication management. Board-certified and dedicated, Dr. Saherwala looks beyond surface-level symptoms to find the root of challenges. With a patient-first approach, she thoroughly explores each case from social, medical, and psychological angles. You will feel truly seen and supported throughout your journey.
Finding the 'why' behind each patient’s story is at the heart of Dr. Saherwala’s approach. To achieve this, she expertly blends psychodynamic therapy with a strategic use of medication management. Board-certified and dedicated, Dr. Saherwala looks beyond surface-level symptoms to find the root of challenges. With a patient-first approach, she thoroughly explores each case from social, medical, and psychological angles. You will feel truly seen and supported throughout your journey.
I have a particular interest in reproductive psychiatry - including pregnancy, prenatal and postpartum - as well as issues associated with spirituality, religion, and religious trauma.
Meet Dr. Alexander: a psychiatrist with a distinctive blend of empathy and expertise. Trained at Wright State University with a focus on integrating psychotherapy and psychopharmacology, Dr. Alexander excels in delivering personalized treatment plans with proven effectiveness. She actively engages with the narratives that shape patients' lives, forging therapeutic alliances as unique as the individuals she serves. This patient-first approach, combined with a rich background in community engagement, positions Dr. Alexander as a psychiatrist who understands the complexities of the complete human experience - mind, body and spirit.
I have a particular interest in reproductive psychiatry - including pregnancy, prenatal and postpartum - as well as issues associated with spirituality, religion, and religious trauma.
Meet Dr. Alexander: a psychiatrist with a distinctive blend of empathy and expertise. Trained at Wright State University with a focus on integrating psychotherapy and psychopharmacology, Dr. Alexander excels in delivering personalized treatment plans with proven effectiveness. She actively engages with the narratives that shape patients' lives, forging therapeutic alliances as unique as the individuals she serves. This patient-first approach, combined with a rich background in community engagement, positions Dr. Alexander as a psychiatrist who understands the complexities of the complete human experience - mind, body and spirit.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or struggling to feel like yourself again? You may be navigating life transitions, stress, trauma, or mood changes and want clarity, stability, and relief. Perhaps you’re looking for thoughtful medication management, a provider who truly listens, or a safe space where your identity and experiences are respected. My goal is to help you better understand your mental health, regain balance, and move toward lasting emotional wellness.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or struggling to feel like yourself again? You may be navigating life transitions, stress, trauma, or mood changes and want clarity, stability, and relief. Perhaps you’re looking for thoughtful medication management, a provider who truly listens, or a safe space where your identity and experiences are respected. My goal is to help you better understand your mental health, regain balance, and move toward lasting emotional wellness.
As a psychiatric provider, she is passionate about the treatment of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, cognitive disorders, perinatal mood disorders, dementia, ADHD, and all other mental health disorders across the life span.
Dawn is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) specializing in both adult and pediatric psychiatry. She has experience in outpatient and inpatient settings, as well as having dedicated 10+ years to cancer research prior to her nursing career in several specialties. During her nursing career, she was a recipient of the DAISY award. Dawn brings empathy, compassion, an easygoing communication style, and a sweet sense of humor, making it easy for her to engage with her patients and their family members. She is licensed to prescribe medications all across the lifespan and has full prescriptive authority.
As a psychiatric provider, she is passionate about the treatment of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, cognitive disorders, perinatal mood disorders, dementia, ADHD, and all other mental health disorders across the life span.
Dawn is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) specializing in both adult and pediatric psychiatry. She has experience in outpatient and inpatient settings, as well as having dedicated 10+ years to cancer research prior to her nursing career in several specialties. During her nursing career, she was a recipient of the DAISY award. Dawn brings empathy, compassion, an easygoing communication style, and a sweet sense of humor, making it easy for her to engage with her patients and their family members. She is licensed to prescribe medications all across the lifespan and has full prescriptive authority.
I pride myself on being a relatable psychiatrist with extensive knowledge about psychiatric diagnoses and medications. Family, nutrition, and outdoor activities are important to me. I look forward to learning what’s important to you.
I pride myself on being a relatable psychiatrist with extensive knowledge about psychiatric diagnoses and medications. Family, nutrition, and outdoor activities are important to me. I look forward to learning what’s important to you.
Hello, I’m Melissa. I understand that reaching out for mental health support can feel overwhelming; it is a move whose gravity I respect and admire. As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), it is my priority to create a space rooted in warmth, inclusivity, and safety. I strive to support diverse backgrounds, abilities, and individuals, including members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
My therapeutic approach is client-centered and collaborative, bridging the gap between traditional psychiatry and authentic human connection.
Hello, I’m Melissa. I understand that reaching out for mental health support can feel overwhelming; it is a move whose gravity I respect and admire. As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), it is my priority to create a space rooted in warmth, inclusivity, and safety. I strive to support diverse backgrounds, abilities, and individuals, including members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
My therapeutic approach is client-centered and collaborative, bridging the gap between traditional psychiatry and authentic human connection.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. In addition to obtaining my Doctorate in Nursing Practice, I completed advanced clinical training at the world-renown Cleveland Clinic and Mayo Clinic. I am dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. My approach is grounded in truly listening to your story, understanding your goals, and partnering with you to create a treatment plan that feels supportive, realistic, and effective. I believe mental health care should feel accessible and empowering, and I strive to create a safe space where you can be open and feel supported.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. In addition to obtaining my Doctorate in Nursing Practice, I completed advanced clinical training at the world-renown Cleveland Clinic and Mayo Clinic. I am dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. My approach is grounded in truly listening to your story, understanding your goals, and partnering with you to create a treatment plan that feels supportive, realistic, and effective. I believe mental health care should feel accessible and empowering, and I strive to create a safe space where you can be open and feel supported.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 4 years of experience providing comprehensive psychiatric care to adults and older adults. My practice integrates evidence-based medication management with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to support meaningful, long-term symptom improvement.
I specialize in the treatment of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and trauma-related conditions, with a focus on individualized, patient-centered care. I emphasize collaboration, psychoeducation, and practical coping strategies to help patients improve daily functioning and quality of life.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 4 years of experience providing comprehensive psychiatric care to adults and older adults. My practice integrates evidence-based medication management with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to support meaningful, long-term symptom improvement.
I specialize in the treatment of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and trauma-related conditions, with a focus on individualized, patient-centered care. I emphasize collaboration, psychoeducation, and practical coping strategies to help patients improve daily functioning and quality of life.
My ideal patient is an adolescent or adult struggling with emotional distress related to mood, anxiety, trauma, identity, or life transitions, often influenced by culture, migration, family systems, or minority stress. They may also face obesity-related challenges, including emotional eating, low self-esteem, metabolic concerns, or weight-related stigma affecting mental health. They seek compassionate, whole-person psychiatric care that integrates psychological, biological, and lifestyle factors to help them achieve emotional stability, improved health, and sustainable well-being.
My ideal patient is an adolescent or adult struggling with emotional distress related to mood, anxiety, trauma, identity, or life transitions, often influenced by culture, migration, family systems, or minority stress. They may also face obesity-related challenges, including emotional eating, low self-esteem, metabolic concerns, or weight-related stigma affecting mental health. They seek compassionate, whole-person psychiatric care that integrates psychological, biological, and lifestyle factors to help them achieve emotional stability, improved health, and sustainable well-being.
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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.


