Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Eva S. Reichel
Pre-Licensed Professional, RCSWI, LMSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Eva is passionate about serving college-aged young adults, adults, and birthing parents who are impacted by anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, OCD, emotion dysregulation, depression, chronic pain, trauma or difficult life transitions (i.e., transition to college/work, immigration/acculturation, and the journey from
pregnancy
,
childbirth
,
postpartum
and all stages of parenthood). Eva is a bilingual therapist and offers services in both English & Spanish.
Kelly Pierce
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
The journey from
pregnancy
to birth to parenthood can bring a range of emotions, fears and expectations.
Are you expecting a child or already a parent? Many soon to be/new parents wonder, what are the baby blues and how are they different than
postpartum
depression? What are
perinatal
mood and anxiety disorders? Do men also suffer with
perinatal
mood and anxiety disorders? Do you ever wonder if you are doing a good job as a parent and/or is your baby/child doing alright? We will most likely parent the way we were parented unless we are aware of the changes we want to make with our children. Do you have questions about what to expect with
pregnancy
or parenthood? I can help you explore these questions and support your journey.
Kacee Elaine Tannenbaum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, DBTC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with women experiencing challenges across the entire reproductive life story including infertility,
miscarriage
,
pregnancy
, depression, and anxiety as well as typical adjustment to a new baby and transitioning to parenthood. We will work together as a team promoting healing and recovery by focusing on existing strengths and resilience while developing new skills. This can be provided via individual counseling in office, tele-therapy, or in-home counseling sessions. You can expect a non-judgmental attitude, support, and motivation when stepping into a therapeutic relationship with me.
Dr. Yarlene Lopez
Psychologist, PsyD, PMH-C
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Trigger WARNING. The moment you saw the 2 lines you became a MOM. Your life is no longer the same. You're changed. You imagine a future with your baby. Then death knocks you down. There’s no heartbeat.
Miscarriage
. You feel Angry. Sad. Helpless. Guilty. You are collapsing inside. You touch your belly and it feels different now. You're not having a baby. You feel like the world stopped and the future you had imagined with your baby is shattered. You feel like your body failed you. People don't understand your grief. You try to move on but can't. You are grieving. Your pain matters. You're not alone. Your baby existed and is loved.
Jazmin Roberts
Counselor, LMHC-S, CPE, CPCC
Verified
Verified
I work with women through their
pregnancy
and after birth who are dealing with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, career issues and are looking for a non judgement person to talk freely about what is going on with in your life personally. I working with women who are not planning
pregnancy
but are needing and wanting child education. I also enjoy working people who been in their career for a long time feel like your coworkers are against you are ready to quit. Before you turn in your resignation lets talk especially if you have years invested for retirement. I help birth workers find a safe space to explore their work trauma.
Dr. Alex Gard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
As a
perinatal
mental health expert, I help families more successfully navigate pre and
postpartum
.
In my private practice I am committed to helping people find relief from the pain they carry. Whether that pain manifests itself as anxiety/depression or in other ways, I help you build your resilience, so that you are better able to manage life's demands. I prioritize creating an authentic relationship with you, as the safety of the therapeutic relationship is the true catalyst for meaningful change.Therapy can also be less about change, and more about learning to accept and tolerate what is. Regardless of why you are starting therapy, we co-create goals that allow you to live a more joyful life.
Julie (Anne) Galinanes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I currently specialize in working with older teens and adults experiencing anxiety, grief and loss (including
perinatal
), self-esteem issues, adjustment issues, marital difficulties, life transitions and every day stress.
Have you recently experienced the death of a loved one? Divorce? Recently become a new parent? Or perhaps you're experiencing imbalance in your life due to everyday stress, anxiety or depression? As a licensed Psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience I can assist you with finding solutions that are practical yet unique to your situation. I offer a strengths-based, client-centered approach to therapy which helps my clients feel understood. I believe that with compassionate guidance and exploration of the issues at hand, you can eliminate the obstacles standing in the way of living a richer, fuller, more satisfying life.
Moshe Winograd
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
If you are struggling with infertility, or
pregnancy
or stressed by parenting, I understand. Do you wish there was a better way to navigate
pregnancy
and related issues or parenting and keep your sanity and important relationships intact and thriving? Are you worried about your spouse/partner and your relationship as they navigate their
pregnancy
years? I can help you, individually or as a couple, with challenges like infertility,
pregnancy
loss,
postpartum
depression and anxiety, dealing with a baby in the NICU or a fetal anomaly, parenting a chronically ill child. You don't have to do this alone!
Expeditions in Motherhood, Inc (Dr Laura Meyer)
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, LMFT, PMH-C, NCC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Focus Areas & Expertise: anxiety in
pregnancy
, infertility, loss,
miscarriage
, birth trauma,
postpartum
depression,
perinatal
mood disorders, maternal identity issues, relationship/marital issues and parenting.
If becoming a mom or navigating motherhood isn't all you dreamed it would be...know there is a place to turn to find answers, gain tools, and turn your mind and life in a new direction!
Brittany Flositz
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Family building can be an incredibly difficult time for those struggling with fertility. The emotional rollercoaster of months and years of trying, countless exams, tests, injections, and procedures can be daunting. Many individuals can even experience trauma from all the physically invasive procedures that occur with fertility treatment. Each month a
pregnancy
attempt fails you can experience grief, isolation, anger and fear that the dream of building a family won't be attainable. Those able to conceive also struggle with intense emotions during
pregnancy
and
postpartum
that can be overwhelming and hard for others to understand.
Jessica Balos
Counselor, LMHC, QS, PHM-C
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
Our highly trained clinicians specialize in reproductive counseling and maternal mental health, including anxiety, difficult or medically fragile
pregnancy
, fertility, grief and TFMR.
Are you trying to get pregnant? Dealing with a long fertility journey and countless tests and treatment protocols? Or maybe you are pregnant, but things are looking different than you thought they would. Maybe you have been "through it all" but instead of enjoying your children you feel stuck, frustrated and disconnected. In the past, if you worked hard, you could make it happen. Success comes naturally to you. But not this time - this time it's different. If building a family has thrown you onto an unexpected path, we are here, ready to walk with you.
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Elizabeth Gelpi
Counselor, LMHC, PMH-C, MCAP
Verified
Verified
Hi there! My name is Elizabeth and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida with over 17 years of experience. I have worked with clients/couples with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, addiction, and self-esteem concerns. Additionally, I am certified in
perinatal
mental health; working with those during
pregnancy
and during the
postpartum
period.
Petra McCarthy
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
The good news is most moms with
postpartum
depression who find treatment fully recover.
It has been a few months since your life changed forever. As you are looking at your baby napping on your chest you can’t help but feel so overwhelmed, tired, numb. You had imagined motherhood to be a fulfilling and exciting experience and instead you just feel sleep-deprived, lost and not yourself at all. You expected an adjustment but nothing could prepare you for the daily struggles of life with a small child. Even though at times your heart bursts with love for your baby, often you feel checked out, unable to truly bond with your child. Scouring social media for answers makes you feel even more of a failure as a mom.
Vanessa Nicole Charles
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As of March 30th , I expect to have some immediate openings! Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, or major life changes? I’m a licensed Mental Health Therapist in Florida, and I’d love to help you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. Since opening the doors of my practice in 2015, I have had the privilege of working with clients struggling's with
postpartum
depression, trauma, anxiety and parenting. My therapeutic approach is usually a combination of Humanistic and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I believe in catering treatment plans using a collaborative approach with clients.
Waitlist for new clients
Jennifer Ackrish
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, stress management, infertility,
perinatal
depression/ anxiety,
postpartum
depression/anxiety, baby blues, grief/bereavement, relationship difficulties, stress related to chronic illness and/or new medical diagnosis, eating disorders, emotional eating and exercise addiction.
Alyssa K Rothenberg
Psychologist, PsyD, MScA, PMH-C
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I facilitate mindful family building while aiding parents with high-risk pregnancies and
postpartum
support.
I have extensive skills with adolescents/adults/families yet conceptualize my role as guiding others to vibrantly re-illuminate their lives. My passion for psychotherapy stems from my appreciation for communication as a healing agent, intensified by my MSc. in Speech Pathology from McGill University. When challenged by traumatic medical events, I was struck by patients’ capacity to recover cognitive-linguistic functioning as well as purpose/identity. At Nova Southeastern University, I cultivated expertise in individual, family, and group counseling with sensitivity to language differences/disorders and/or multiple disabilities.
Natalie Ward
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I want to invite you into taking the next step in changing your life! Whether you're a first time mom battling
postpartum
depression, a student trying to beat an addiction, or you are veteran struggling with anxiety or sleep, I want you to have a fun, safe experience as we tackle whatever you are struggling with right now.
I am accepting new clients! I am a down to earth therapist, who wants to help you during this time in your life. I am trained in EMDR therapy and can treat symptoms such as depression, anxiety, OCD, and effects of trauma. If this is your first time ever going through therapy I want to ensure that your are comfortable and feeling safe while we go through this together. You are not alone, and I would love to work with you!
Not accepting new clients
Allison Joyner Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are things not going the way you thought they would or think they should? Are you or a loved one having trouble handling what life has thrown your way? This can lead to feelings of depression, anxiety, anger, panic, despair and helplessness. We cannot control the people, events or situations in our lives but we can control the way we think about them. By identifying the problem, we can work on relatively simple strategies to help you think, feel and act in a way that makes you feel better.
April Eldemire
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
When relationship problems occur, couples can easily hit a roadblock. Through therapy, couples quickly learn that they most likely have a communication issue rather than a fundamental flaw of the relationship. Couples therapy works on healing and improving how you communicate. Your relationship can be strengthened and the bond of your friendship restored through couples counseling. If you're struggling in your relationship, seek help early on to avoid a build-up of resentment and disconnect. It's best to be proactive with issues that arise.
Jessica Jefferson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C, MS, MA
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
You wake up everyday and start the same daily grind. Week after week, you start to wonder "When does it get better?" You join the gym, try to meet new people, but you don't feel any different. You want to feel happy, confident and yourself again, but life keeps getting in the way. Plus, walking around wearing a mask is getting exhausting and you are ready to do something different, you just don't know where to begin. Especially since you don't feel right talking to other people, you don't want to feel like a burden. So you keep things to yourself, but it is time to start thinking about YOU and how to be happy again. You deserve it.
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Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists
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.