Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Chicago, IL

With every challenge, change or loss we face in life, I believe growth, transformation, healing and peace are possible - even in the most difficult circumstances. We will work together to understand and transform pain, confusion, fragility, stress and difficulty. We will also achieve improved insight and strengths for meaningful change and connection. My areas of specialty include grief, maternal/ perinatal mental health, pregnancy & infant loss, challenges associated with prematurity & chronic disease, anxiety, depression, adjustment to illness, career transitions, life changes and relationship challenges.

Hello! I am a bilingual therapist passionate about working with clients from different backgrounds and cultures. Since 2014, I have been offering services to clients who have experienced trauma in their lives and who have experienced intense emotions of sadness, fear, anger, worry, low self-esteem, or affecting their interpersonal relationships. I offer clients a safe space to process their feelings and experiences, teaching them skills that can help them regulate their emotions and improve their quality of life. I believe healing occurs by creating and promoting a safe therapeutic relationship.

As a first-generation Asian immigrant myself, I dedicate my practice to Asian, multicultural individuals, immigrants, LGBTQIA+, and other marginalized communities. I am passionate about working with individuals from different cultural backgrounds, exploring how complex identities and unique personal experiences have shaped us into who we are. I specialize in addressing and healing from anxiety, complex trauma, relationship issues, pregnancy / prenatal / postpartum issues, stress, cultural identity, cultural/intergenerational conflicts, family conflicts, grief, and other issues.

I am client-focused when working with individuals and families, providing space for them to openly discuss the impact family building has had on their mental health. I encourage clients to actively participate in their treatment and collaboratively work with each client to identify their therapeutic goals. I use a mixture of modalities, from cognitive-behavioral techniques to holistic and integrative approaches. I always strive to bring culture and identity into the therapy space as I believe one’s lived experiences are often shaped by their personal identities.

Partum Health is a multi provider specialty practice dedicated to supporting individuals and couples on their journey to and through parenthood. Whether you are trying to conceive, have suffered a loss, are pregnant, or are postpartum , we are here for you. Our mental health specialists have special training and demonstrated interest in working with this patient population. Should you need it, our team consists of other multi-disciplinary support (physical therapy, lactation, acupuncture, nutrition, labor and postpartum doulas), as mental, physical and emotional concerns are often interrelated.

The therapists in our practice joined together because of our shared belief that our clients, who have reached out for help in managing and overcoming the challenges their lives, each have a unique set of strengths that often need to be better understood and developed. In our own styles, we each use the therapeutic relationship to understand what is interfering with an individual's sense of fulfillment in life. We approach therapy from the perspective that, at our core, our clients are health seeking but may be repeating old patterns that are not serving them well.

I offer practical, solution-focused goal-oriented psychotherapy aimed at timely symptom relief and problem resolution. My clients, being adults, determine their own therapy goals and agenda. My style is respectful, but interactive. I do not tell my clients what to do but I will always tell you honestly how I feel about the things that you present. I believe therapy should be time-limited and results-oriented, NOT a life-long continuous process. I believe that people can change, or else I would not be in this business. I delight in helping people master the tools which facilitate desired change.

Are you finding it hard to be motivated? Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Are you a new parent and are feeling overwhelmed by your new bundle of joy? If you are feeling any of these things therapy can be a space to find balance and manage your feelings of overwhelm, anxiousness and sadness.

Therapy is a unique opportunity to find peace within ourselves. While it may be difficult to find the right therapist to work with, I find my warm, empathetic, friendly, straight-forward approach help my clients work through issues to find transformation and purpose in their life, as we collaboratively work to find the right approach that fits for you. I have expertise working in Perinatal Mental Health, infertility challenges, all phases of pregnancy , including pre and post, and the loss of identity while in new parenting roles and different parenting challenges, which I have completed certification training.

I specialize in working with individuals, relationships, and families who present to therapy with a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, couple/family conflicts, parenthood, and life transitions. I have a special interest in working with mothers/birthing individuals who are struggling with issues related to perinatal mental health such as infertility, pregnancy loss, and prenatal / postpartum anxiety and depression. I have completed the Postpartum Support International and 2020 Mom Professional Maternal Mental Health Certificate Training course.

I believe in the healing power of a therapeutic relationship where you can be the real you. No judgment or criticism here. Maybe you want to break free from unhealthy patterns, work through issues that have been swept under the rug, or find wholeness. Perhaps life isn't going quite the way you'd hoped or expected. Maybe you long to be secure in who you are and embrace all parts of yourself, to move away from self-criticism and toward self-compassion.

My therapy approach is to first find out what the client is seeking from therapy, and if they have prior experiences with therapy or art therapy. Then we can set the course, and shape it to meet their needs. I give assignments in between sessions to help clients gain confidence getting where they want to be when they leave therapy. After all, the work of living is not done in a therapy office, so life skills need to be practiced and honed outside of therapy. My work is informed by a combination of cognitive behavioral, relational/feminist, client centered and psycho-dynamic therapy, but not limited by these frameworks.

I’m glad you came upon my profile in your search for a skilled and effective therapist. I have extensive experience working with people who are facing stressful life events that lead to depression, anxiety, and a general feeling of sadness or being stuck. I use a comprehensive approach while focusing on all aspects of your life to help you cope as you are experiencing challenges related to infertility, grief and loss, pregnancy , newborn parenting adjustment, parenting children and teens with special needs, adjusting to medical complexity, job stress including classroom and first responder trauma, life transition and general anxiety and depression.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist trained in infant and adult mental health. I am licensed in both Illinois and Colorado. AMC The Practice was created to serve individuals facing unimaginable, unexpected, and overwhelming experiences related to pregnancy and postpartum periods. My approach to therapy focuses on building meaningful connection and relationship with each of my clients. I believe therapy doesn't work if the relationship is not priority. It is within safe and secure relationships that processing, support, and healing happen. My practice is completely remote, to better provide flexible services from your own home.

Years of working with people who have struggled with trauma, depression, anxiety and eating disorders have given me proof of the human capacity for insight, change, growth and connection. I partner with every client to understand and move beyond the maladaptive patterns that get in the way of a life filled with meaning, hope and confidence. Replacing coping mechanisms that are no longer effective is a transformative and formidable process that you do not have to figure out or experience alone.

Therapy can be a radical process of transformation providing healing, greater sense of belonging, emotional freedom, and hope. I view therapy as a dynamic collaboration that allows for the exploration of current circumstances as well as the discovery of underlying personal and cultural patterns. In addressing your full individual self within your cultural context, we can find not only easing or resolution of symptoms but also a fuller and more meaningful life.

Transitioning to parenthood and managing your emotions postpartum once your baby is born can be difficult. As a perinatal therapist, my goal is to provide a safe space where you can process these major life changes. My therapeutic approach is integrative and tailored to each client’s needs. I use techniques that are collaborative, client centered, and trauma informed. I will challenge harmful thought patterns and assist you with better understanding your thoughts and emotions before, during, and after pregnancy .