Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Chicago, IL
Prosper Counseling and Consulting, PLLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CADC, CCTP
Online Only
Life has a way of throwing changes, difficult emotions, and various stressors that can feel hard to manage. You may sometimes feel like you are lost or broken and unsure how to move forward. My passion and goal is to support and assist clients in managing the stress and changes they face. I believe that building a supportive, safe, and non-judgmental space leads to a safe space for clients to learn about themselves, find interpersonal growth, and heal. If this is where you are, then let's get started your journey.
Life has a way of throwing changes, difficult emotions, and various stressors that can feel hard to manage. You may sometimes feel like you are lost or broken and unsure how to move forward. My passion and goal is to support and assist clients in managing the stress and changes they face. I believe that building a supportive, safe, and non-judgmental space leads to a safe space for clients to learn about themselves, find interpersonal growth, and heal. If this is where you are, then let's get started your journey.
Raina Cowan
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, ATR, PMH-C
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60647
I specialize in working with people experiencing depression, anxiety, adjustment and life transitions, emerging adults, creative block, reproductive issues (infertility, miscarriage /recurrent pregnancy loss), adoption and parenting.
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 specialize in working with people experiencing depression, anxiety, adjustment and life transitions, emerging adults, creative block, reproductive issues (infertility, miscarriage /recurrent pregnancy loss), adoption and parenting.
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.
In addition, I have expertise providing support during the prenatal and postpartum period, treating sexual health/functioning concerns, working through grief, loss and the challenge of infertility.
I provide psychotherapy in a private practice setting where professionalism, a sense of safety and support are of primary importance and crucial to creating a strong therapeutic relationship.
In addition, I have expertise providing support during the prenatal and postpartum period, treating sexual health/functioning concerns, working through grief, loss and the challenge of infertility.
I provide psychotherapy in a private practice setting where professionalism, a sense of safety and support are of primary importance and crucial to creating a strong therapeutic relationship.
I believe you are the expert in your own life, and I am here to empower you to be the best version of yourself. With a humanistic approach and a practice grounded in evidence-based care, I value respect and integrity in my work and I will collaborate with you to meet your goals for treatment. I have extensive training and experience in reproductive mental health, relationship challenges, trauma recovery, and managing chronic pain, illness, and sleep disturbances. I also complete psychological testing and workplace support evaluations. I prioritize diversity and bring a compassionate and inclusive approach in working with clients.
I believe you are the expert in your own life, and I am here to empower you to be the best version of yourself. With a humanistic approach and a practice grounded in evidence-based care, I value respect and integrity in my work and I will collaborate with you to meet your goals for treatment. I have extensive training and experience in reproductive mental health, relationship challenges, trauma recovery, and managing chronic pain, illness, and sleep disturbances. I also complete psychological testing and workplace support evaluations. I prioritize diversity and bring a compassionate and inclusive approach in working with clients.
Life's transitions can create stress, uncertainty, and disconnection from yourself and those around you. As a clinical psychologist, my goal is to help you get to the root of issues, gain insights, build your motivation and sense of self, and take steps that bring direction. I provide virtual and in-person psychotherapy for adults and my areas of expertise include: depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, stress, women's health issues, life transitions, & relationship concerns. I also specialize in helping new parents, those going through fertility treatment, and women with post-partum depression and anxiety.
Life's transitions can create stress, uncertainty, and disconnection from yourself and those around you. As a clinical psychologist, my goal is to help you get to the root of issues, gain insights, build your motivation and sense of self, and take steps that bring direction. I provide virtual and in-person psychotherapy for adults and my areas of expertise include: depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, stress, women's health issues, life transitions, & relationship concerns. I also specialize in helping new parents, those going through fertility treatment, and women with post-partum depression and anxiety.
Something important has led you to this search for a therapist. Overwhelming anxiety, depression, feelings of alienation, stuckness, struggles in relationships and at work - these are all signals that there is something deeper at play. Psychoanalytic therapy is a way of listening that uncovers hidden barriers and self defeating patterns. It is how we make meaning of what initially feels irrational, unspeakable, impossible. Through this process more choices emerge, new ways of being with yourself and others. It's possible to feel okay - it's possible to live a more creative, deeply fulfilling life.
Something important has led you to this search for a therapist. Overwhelming anxiety, depression, feelings of alienation, stuckness, struggles in relationships and at work - these are all signals that there is something deeper at play. Psychoanalytic therapy is a way of listening that uncovers hidden barriers and self defeating patterns. It is how we make meaning of what initially feels irrational, unspeakable, impossible. Through this process more choices emerge, new ways of being with yourself and others. It's possible to feel okay - it's possible to live a more creative, deeply fulfilling life.
We all procrastinate from time to time— that assignment isn’t that hard, the towels aren’t that dirty, the mail isn’t so urgent. Suddenly, it’s 9:30PM, and even though you used the day productively (reorganizing Tupperware and extra electronic cables), the one thing you needed to do didn’t get done. Procrastination isn’t about being lazy or mismanaging time; it’s a misunderstanding of internal motivations and anxieties. I can help you implement changes in your life to decrease avoidant (procrastinating) behaviors as well as the frustration and guilt that comes with it.
We all procrastinate from time to time— that assignment isn’t that hard, the towels aren’t that dirty, the mail isn’t so urgent. Suddenly, it’s 9:30PM, and even though you used the day productively (reorganizing Tupperware and extra electronic cables), the one thing you needed to do didn’t get done. Procrastination isn’t about being lazy or mismanaging time; it’s a misunderstanding of internal motivations and anxieties. I can help you implement changes in your life to decrease avoidant (procrastinating) behaviors as well as the frustration and guilt that comes with it.
If you’re experiencing anxiety, adjusting to the emotional shifts of pregnancy or postpartum life, or carrying the weight of grief and loss, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
As your therapist, I aim to create an environment where you feel seen, understood, and ready to try something new. I believe the relationship we build is most important to success. Any change can feel messy and uncertain, but it’s often in that “messy middle” where we discover our resilience, grow, and come out stronger on the other side.
If you’re experiencing anxiety, adjusting to the emotional shifts of pregnancy or postpartum life, or carrying the weight of grief and loss, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
As your therapist, I aim to create an environment where you feel seen, understood, and ready to try something new. I believe the relationship we build is most important to success. Any change can feel messy and uncertain, but it’s often in that “messy middle” where we discover our resilience, grow, and come out stronger on the other side.
I work with adult clients experiencing anxiety, OCD, depression, career changes, life transitions, and relationship issues. I enjoy working with clients who are looking to increase their self-awareness and better understand their thought patterns and behaviors so they can move toward the things that are important to them in their life. How is your past impacting your present? How are you thinking about your experiences as you move through your daily life? What (or who?) is holding you back from yourself and your values? These are some of the questions we might try to answer as we move through our work together.
I work with adult clients experiencing anxiety, OCD, depression, career changes, life transitions, and relationship issues. I enjoy working with clients who are looking to increase their self-awareness and better understand their thought patterns and behaviors so they can move toward the things that are important to them in their life. How is your past impacting your present? How are you thinking about your experiences as you move through your daily life? What (or who?) is holding you back from yourself and your values? These are some of the questions we might try to answer as we move through our work together.
I have a passion for working with individuals who have experienced traumas, caregivers experiencing postpartum/parenting difficulties, early childhood populations, and parent-child relationship issues.
I work creatively to meet families and individuals where they are at based on their cultural background and needs. I work collaboratively to address concerns within the family unit and provide a safe space for exploration through talk therapy, mind-body connections such as EMDR, art, and play therapy. I am trained in several evidence-based trauma therapies.
I have a passion for working with individuals who have experienced traumas, caregivers experiencing postpartum/parenting difficulties, early childhood populations, and parent-child relationship issues.
I work creatively to meet families and individuals where they are at based on their cultural background and needs. I work collaboratively to address concerns within the family unit and provide a safe space for exploration through talk therapy, mind-body connections such as EMDR, art, and play therapy. I am trained in several evidence-based trauma therapies.
I specialize in helping clients work through trauma, LGBTQIA+ issues, BIPOC issues, prenatal and postpartum issues, relationship issues, and grief.
You deserve care that is centered around your needs, identities, and experiences.
My clinical work is rooted in the belief that to heal from trauma, we must acknowledge the realities of systemic oppression, generational wounds, and the unique challenges of existing in today's sociopolitical climate.
I specialize in helping clients work through trauma, LGBTQIA+ issues, BIPOC issues, prenatal and postpartum issues, relationship issues, and grief.
You deserve care that is centered around your needs, identities, and experiences.
My clinical work is rooted in the belief that to heal from trauma, we must acknowledge the realities of systemic oppression, generational wounds, and the unique challenges of existing in today's sociopolitical climate.
If you’re a woman feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, intrusive thoughts, postpartum depression, infertility struggles, OCD, or panic, you are not alone.
My approach is compassionate, practical, and grounded in evidence-based care. I specialize in helping women struggling with anxiety, intrusive thoughts, OCD, postpartum depression, and infertility-related stress. Using approaches such as ERP and cognitive behavioral strategies, I help women better understand their symptoms and regain a sense of control.
If you’re a woman feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, intrusive thoughts, postpartum depression, infertility struggles, OCD, or panic, you are not alone.
My approach is compassionate, practical, and grounded in evidence-based care. I specialize in helping women struggling with anxiety, intrusive thoughts, OCD, postpartum depression, and infertility-related stress. Using approaches such as ERP and cognitive behavioral strategies, I help women better understand their symptoms and regain a sense of control.
I also hold a certification in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C), which allows me to provide specialized care during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
I genuinely believe that the therapeutic space is a sacred, collaborative place where clients and I work together to explore experiences, emotions, internal beliefs, behaviors, and relational patterns. I work with kids, teens, and families navigating the impact of trauma, big emotions, or behaviors that feel overwhelming. Parents often want to better understand and support their child while also feeling more connected themselves. I also support adults who are healing from their own histories and working to strengthen relationships. Together, we focus on building safety, trust, and connection so clients feel understood and supported.
I also hold a certification in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C), which allows me to provide specialized care during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
I genuinely believe that the therapeutic space is a sacred, collaborative place where clients and I work together to explore experiences, emotions, internal beliefs, behaviors, and relational patterns. I work with kids, teens, and families navigating the impact of trauma, big emotions, or behaviors that feel overwhelming. Parents often want to better understand and support their child while also feeling more connected themselves. I also support adults who are healing from their own histories and working to strengthen relationships. Together, we focus on building safety, trust, and connection so clients feel understood and supported.
I additionally specialize in pregnancy and postpartum.
I offer a direct and collaborative approach. Teamwork makes the dream work. There are many different therapeutic approaches I draw from based on your individual needs. In our consultation I can share more clinical jargon about my therapeutic approach!
I additionally specialize in pregnancy and postpartum.
I offer a direct and collaborative approach. Teamwork makes the dream work. There are many different therapeutic approaches I draw from based on your individual needs. In our consultation I can share more clinical jargon about my therapeutic approach!
Some of these events, such as pregnancy, parenthood, marriage, and new relationships often cause us to have juxtaposing emotions that can be challenging to navigate and contribute to feelings of isolation.
Whether you are pregnant for the first time, have suffered a miscarriage, are going through a challenging time in your marriage, have a past trauma, or are experiencing feelings of anxiety or depression with no known trigger, therapy can be a safe space for you to work through their emotions and build on coping strategies.
Some of these events, such as pregnancy, parenthood, marriage, and new relationships often cause us to have juxtaposing emotions that can be challenging to navigate and contribute to feelings of isolation.
Whether you are pregnant for the first time, have suffered a miscarriage, are going through a challenging time in your marriage, have a past trauma, or are experiencing feelings of anxiety or depression with no known trigger, therapy can be a safe space for you to work through their emotions and build on coping strategies.
I believe that therapeutic growth begins with cultivating a genuine, collaborative relationship in which clients feel comfortable bringing their whole selves to. Therapy can be a space for one to explore their inner and outer worlds and gain insight into their emotions, early familial relationships, challenging patterns, current relationships with others, or desires for change. I use an integrative approach tailored to each individual - I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. I have been trained in psychodynamic, relational, liberation psychology, and parts work, and draw from evidence-based interventions.
I believe that therapeutic growth begins with cultivating a genuine, collaborative relationship in which clients feel comfortable bringing their whole selves to. Therapy can be a space for one to explore their inner and outer worlds and gain insight into their emotions, early familial relationships, challenging patterns, current relationships with others, or desires for change. I use an integrative approach tailored to each individual - I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. I have been trained in psychodynamic, relational, liberation psychology, and parts work, and draw from evidence-based interventions.
I specialize in supporting individuals through pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting challenges, offering a space to process the highs and the lows without judgment.
With a background in Marriage and Family Therapy and community mental health, I bring both clinical expertise and personal experience, including miscarriage, high-risk pregnancy, and birth trauma. I also work with partners of first responders navigating the unique stressors of that life.
I specialize in supporting individuals through pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting challenges, offering a space to process the highs and the lows without judgment.
With a background in Marriage and Family Therapy and community mental health, I bring both clinical expertise and personal experience, including miscarriage, high-risk pregnancy, and birth trauma. I also work with partners of first responders navigating the unique stressors of that life.
Worried about infertility, becoming pregnant, or what your postpartum journey may look like?
I strive to create a warm, compassionate space where you feel truly heard, understood, and supported in whatever challenges you're facing. Whether you're navigating anxiety, big life changes, or the challenges of pregnancy and postpartum, you deserve a space where you can process your emotions and regain a sense of balance.
Worried about infertility, becoming pregnant, or what your postpartum journey may look like?
I strive to create a warm, compassionate space where you feel truly heard, understood, and supported in whatever challenges you're facing. Whether you're navigating anxiety, big life changes, or the challenges of pregnancy and postpartum, you deserve a space where you can process your emotions and regain a sense of balance.
In my twelve years as a psychotherapist, I have learned that we all have a natural ability to heal. Often, external barriers, life events, trauma, and difficult relationships can block us from fully accessing this inner healing power. I work to cultivate curiosity and compassion so that you can safely and deeply explore your lived experience. I believe that connection to each other, our stories, and our true selves can facilitate amazing growth and healing.
In my twelve years as a psychotherapist, I have learned that we all have a natural ability to heal. Often, external barriers, life events, trauma, and difficult relationships can block us from fully accessing this inner healing power. I work to cultivate curiosity and compassion so that you can safely and deeply explore your lived experience. I believe that connection to each other, our stories, and our true selves can facilitate amazing growth and healing.
I am informed in eating disorder and perinatal mental health care.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and an ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP) in Illinois. I earned my Master’s degree from Florida State University and have experience working with adolescents, adults, families, and groups. My background includes a range of clinical settings, including intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, community mental health, and refugee emergency response. I approach therapy through a multidimensional and compassionate lens, grounded in a relational and humanistic framework. I value connection, authenticity, and collaboration, and I strive to create a supportive space.
I am informed in eating disorder and perinatal mental health care.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and an ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP) in Illinois. I earned my Master’s degree from Florida State University and have experience working with adolescents, adults, families, and groups. My background includes a range of clinical settings, including intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, community mental health, and refugee emergency response. I approach therapy through a multidimensional and compassionate lens, grounded in a relational and humanistic framework. I value connection, authenticity, and collaboration, and I strive to create a supportive space.
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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.