Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Chicago, IL

Telehealth only - IL & CO. My goal: to provide a safe relationship where you can face your difficulties in order to restore your connection to yourself and others. I am present with you in the messiness of life, while also providing you with new tools when possible. I work with individuals around pregnancy / postpartum , trauma (past abuse, dangerous childhoods, sexual assault, witnessing violence, and more), grief/loss, anxiety, relationship patterns and identity. I also help couples who have a respectful, loving relationship but are feeling stuck or are going through a difficult circumstance/transition.

Hi, my name is Kay and I specialize in Women and Families. I have over 8 years of therapy experience and almost 15 years of healthcare experience. I work with clients from adolescence into adulthood through many life cycles. My primary interests include perinatal and reproductive mood disorders in women, eating disorders in adolescents and young adults, and women's mental health related to menopause, parenting, significant others, work stress, etc.

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.

It takes courage to lean into the painful experiences of our lives. Together, we can work towards finding the healing and peace that can exist on the other side of this bravery. My approach to therapy is based on and tailored to the unique stories, needs and personalities of each person I work with. With each client I have the privilege to work with, I see compassion and curiosity as some of the most powerful tools to go to deeper levels of the heart and mind. I strive to build a solid foundation of trust, safety and rapport so clients feel safe and empowered to embrace the process and empowered to embrace the process of healing.

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.

In practice for 20 years, I am a licensed clinical professional counselor and certified sex therapist specializing in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders as a starting place. Often underlying these disorders are issues with relationship patterns and stress related to stage of life transitions in both the personal and professional realms. 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. Other ares of specialization include working with new mothers over 40 and young adults.

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.

*NOW OFFERING TELETHERAPY VIA VIDEO OR PHONE* Becoming a first time mom and/or growing your family can be the most transformative event of a woman’s life. The transition can be overwhelming physically and mentally. Women often think to themselves, "What did I get myself into?" Whether it’s dealing with fertility issues, grief for your old life, the trauma of birth, managing the challenges of a newborn, older siblings, or infant colic, there are many factors that can affect the transition. The anxiety and depression that come with these transitions are a common part of the pre and postpartum experience.

I am passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families manage the stressors associated with having children. I focus on all phases of the process including infertility, miscarriage , pregnancy , pre/post-partum emotional struggles, partner relationship issues, and decisions regarding returning to work. My approach is holistic in nature, with emphasis on the relationship between physical, mental and emotional well-being. *My most recent areas of focus involve the effects of Covid-19: anxiety, depression, grief, fertility struggles, parenting, relationship/family issues, work from home transitions, adjustment challenges.*

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.

Are you ready to attune to your own story and needs? Are you looking for ways to heal and grow the way you interact with yourself, your loved ones, and others? Individuals and couples use the therapeutic space as a microcosm for gaining insight, practicing new skills and responses, and fostering healing and growth to overcome challenges with thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, learn how to identify and change patterns that continue to get in the way of the relationships you envision, and practice how to lean into speciality support during conception and fertility journeys, pregnancy , and postpartum .

My passion lies in supporting women through various stages in their life, such as relationship struggles, career and life transitions, finding one’s new identity, and other aspects of a woman’s life. I am a certified Perinatal Maternal Health provider and incredibly passionate about working with women who struggle with pregnancy , postpartum and motherhood, which can bring up feelings of anxiety, depression, grief and loss, disconnected from oneself or your relationships, a sense of shame, inadequacy, and self-esteem issues.

My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, family and relationship issues, trauma, and issues related to women's reproductive health (including infertility, abortion, pregnancy , motherhood, menopause). My approach to therapy is grounded in the belief that we are all resilient, each of us has unique strengths. I work with my clients to build on these strengths, increase their insight, and develop the trust needed to achieve their goals. I do this by providing a safe space in which you may process your experiences, express your feelings, challenge unhealthy relationship patterns, and develop self-awareness.

My practice specializes in providing individual therapy to women of all ages who are struggling with attachment trauma, anxiety, divorce, motherhood, and relationship conflict. My specializations include attachment focused EMDR, perinatal mental health, insecure attachment, anxiety, and trauma. I offer attachment informed psychotherapy which is based off the principle that early relationships with caregivers profoundly influence our ability to trust and feel safe with others. This can show up most commonly in our adult relationships.

If you're reading this you may be at a place in life where you are feeling disconnected from yourself and/or those around you. Maybe feeling a little lost or having a hard time prioritizing your needs? Allow me to invite you to journey back home to yourself. My name is Michelle Brown and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker whose core value is mental and emotional wellness. The work I've done over the last 5+ years, inside and outside the therapy space, is rooted in personal and intergenerational healing.

I look forward to learning about your story and the strengths and supports that have helped you in the past. I value a strong therapist-client relationship, and I believe that together we can set meaningful and attainable goals to foster more peace and functioning in your daily life. I teach mindfulness and generally use cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused brief therapy in my practice.

My role as a therapist is to help clients create an awareness of themselves by examining both the mind and body. I work with clients to understand and challenge the thoughts, actions, and emotions that cause distress. I also invite clients to develop insight into understanding themselves on a deeper level. My clinical experience ranging from the hospital setting to outpatient therapy has allowed me to work with individuals with a variety of stressors.

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.

When life becomes difficult to manage, reaching out for professional support is a sign of strength. Choosing to begin therapy can be a gift to yourself - an opportunity to deepen your self-awareness, build more effective and positive relationships and live a healthy, more fulfilling life. I provide a safe and supportive environment where we can work together to address challenges, change negative patterns of behavior and adopt new ways to work within yourself to improve your life. I will help you utilize your strengths, increase compassion toward your self and gain confidence to make necessary and lasting changes.