Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Maplewood, MN
Most of us experience barriers at one time or another, be it trauma, loss, depression, anxiety, or another challenge. Therapy is a place to unpack our experiences, understand the meaning we’ve made, heal and grow. I see myself as a partner and guide in helping clients improve their lives and overcome challenges. I practice from a systems and attachment perspective, believing that we are interconnected with those around us, and impacted by greater societal forces daily. I believe we are all seeking connection, to be known, to be loved and understood.
Most of us experience barriers at one time or another, be it trauma, loss, depression, anxiety, or another challenge. Therapy is a place to unpack our experiences, understand the meaning we’ve made, heal and grow. I see myself as a partner and guide in helping clients improve their lives and overcome challenges. I practice from a systems and attachment perspective, believing that we are interconnected with those around us, and impacted by greater societal forces daily. I believe we are all seeking connection, to be known, to be loved and understood.
I believe that everyone could use therapy at some point in their lives. Sometimes, the stressors in life become overwhelming enough that people feel stuck and need something to break the cycle. If you are someone that hopes to make emotional and cognitive growth in your life, I'd be happy to help you along that journey.
I believe that everyone could use therapy at some point in their lives. Sometimes, the stressors in life become overwhelming enough that people feel stuck and need something to break the cycle. If you are someone that hopes to make emotional and cognitive growth in your life, I'd be happy to help you along that journey.
I’m passionate about working with both adults and children around themes of identity and spirituality, life transitions, relationship and communication challenges, neurodivergence, anxiety, trauma, and perinatal experiences for people of all genders.
I take a holistic approach to mental health counseling, extending beyond the therapy room into relationships and environment. Interpersonal Neurobiology helps inform my understanding of somatic, mind-body healing.
I’m passionate about working with both adults and children around themes of identity and spirituality, life transitions, relationship and communication challenges, neurodivergence, anxiety, trauma, and perinatal experiences for people of all genders.
I take a holistic approach to mental health counseling, extending beyond the therapy room into relationships and environment. Interpersonal Neurobiology helps inform my understanding of somatic, mind-body healing.
I have the privilege and honor of working with individuals and couples with trauma history using Brainspotting, Narrative Exposure Therapy, and other trauma-focused modalities. I primarily work with adolescents, young adults, couples, and families; however, everyone is welcome in my space. I also work with clients who do not need trauma work and use an experiential approach to therapy. This means I show up authentically, use humor, and think systemically, not just focusing on the individual. I am currently only taking on couples and families as new clients.
I have the privilege and honor of working with individuals and couples with trauma history using Brainspotting, Narrative Exposure Therapy, and other trauma-focused modalities. I primarily work with adolescents, young adults, couples, and families; however, everyone is welcome in my space. I also work with clients who do not need trauma work and use an experiential approach to therapy. This means I show up authentically, use humor, and think systemically, not just focusing on the individual. I am currently only taking on couples and families as new clients.
I provide therapy to adults and teens experiencing conflicts, challenges, or discontent. I meet with people in person or virtually. I strive to create a safe environment for people who have experienced various forms of trauma and people from diverse backgrounds, including people from groups who often experience discrimination. I continuously work to educate myself about social justice concerns to better support people to thrive in a challenging world.
I provide therapy to adults and teens experiencing conflicts, challenges, or discontent. I meet with people in person or virtually. I strive to create a safe environment for people who have experienced various forms of trauma and people from diverse backgrounds, including people from groups who often experience discrimination. I continuously work to educate myself about social justice concerns to better support people to thrive in a challenging world.
I have a specialty in perinatal mental health and help people cope with depression and anxiety during pregnancy and postpartum, assist in adjusting to parenthood and help with pregnancy and infant loss.
I am an experienced psychologist and provide quality mental health help. I have a lot of experience treating a wide variety of mental health concerns- from longstanding patterns of depression and anxiety to difficulty coping with a life change. I believe growth and change begin when you feel safe and know you have a therapist you can trust. I listen actively and will not judge you. I can help you learn more about yourself and find a path forward. My clients tell me that in our work together, they feel unconditionally accepted while also feeling challenged to grow. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming and enjoying working with all people.
I have a specialty in perinatal mental health and help people cope with depression and anxiety during pregnancy and postpartum, assist in adjusting to parenthood and help with pregnancy and infant loss.
I am an experienced psychologist and provide quality mental health help. I have a lot of experience treating a wide variety of mental health concerns- from longstanding patterns of depression and anxiety to difficulty coping with a life change. I believe growth and change begin when you feel safe and know you have a therapist you can trust. I listen actively and will not judge you. I can help you learn more about yourself and find a path forward. My clients tell me that in our work together, they feel unconditionally accepted while also feeling challenged to grow. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming and enjoying working with all people.
Whether you’re going through the ups and downs of pregnancy, adjusting to life after birth, or trying to support a child who’s struggling, it can feel like a lot to carry on your own.
Before becoming a therapist, I spent nearly a decade as a school counselor, working with teens facing mental health challenges. I supported children, parents, and families through anxiety, crisis, behavior concerns, school stress, and transitions. Now I help families build practical skills, strengthen connection, and find steadiness with the right support.
Whether you’re going through the ups and downs of pregnancy, adjusting to life after birth, or trying to support a child who’s struggling, it can feel like a lot to carry on your own.
Before becoming a therapist, I spent nearly a decade as a school counselor, working with teens facing mental health challenges. I supported children, parents, and families through anxiety, crisis, behavior concerns, school stress, and transitions. Now I help families build practical skills, strengthen connection, and find steadiness with the right support.
I am bilingual Latina who is passionate about encountering people where they are in their journey. I strive to work with our community with compassion, respect, and openness, always acknowledging and welcoming each individual's dignity and value. I strive to provide a safe and empowering environment where individuals 8 and older, and families can share their stories and narrative, as well as embrace the value within them.
I am bilingual Latina who is passionate about encountering people where they are in their journey. I strive to work with our community with compassion, respect, and openness, always acknowledging and welcoming each individual's dignity and value. I strive to provide a safe and empowering environment where individuals 8 and older, and families can share their stories and narrative, as well as embrace the value within them.
Winston Behavioral Healthcare, PSC.
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, BCS, LPCC
Serves Area
We believe that there is no shame in asking for help. Life is a series of challenges, difficulties and complications for everyone. We all come across complex obstacles and barriers that keep us from thriving. Acquiring a little outside help to assist you in overcoming your problems can be exactly what you need to move forward with your life. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or anything else that is holding you back; we can work with you and open your eyes to hope.
We believe that there is no shame in asking for help. Life is a series of challenges, difficulties and complications for everyone. We all come across complex obstacles and barriers that keep us from thriving. Acquiring a little outside help to assist you in overcoming your problems can be exactly what you need to move forward with your life. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or anything else that is holding you back; we can work with you and open your eyes to hope.
If you feel like you are holding everything together for everyone else while struggling quietly, you are not alone. You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or carrying stress from family, relationships, parenting, or past experiences that continue to affect you. Therapy can be a steady, supportive space to slow down, feel heard, and begin moving forward with clarity and confidence. I work with adults, adolescents and children facing anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral challenges, school or developmental concerns, relationship stress, and life transitions, using CBT, TF-CBT, Brainspotting, and early childhood mental health assessments.
If you feel like you are holding everything together for everyone else while struggling quietly, you are not alone. You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or carrying stress from family, relationships, parenting, or past experiences that continue to affect you. Therapy can be a steady, supportive space to slow down, feel heard, and begin moving forward with clarity and confidence. I work with adults, adolescents and children facing anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral challenges, school or developmental concerns, relationship stress, and life transitions, using CBT, TF-CBT, Brainspotting, and early childhood mental health assessments.
Nina Hernandez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
I enjoy working with folks on issues connected to sex, dating, and relationships; trauma healing (personal and generational); identity exploration (racial/cultural/gender/sexuality); body positivity & self-esteem (from a fat liberation lens); and pregnancy/parenting.
My work is rooted in relationships, as healing often happens through deeper connection with others and ourselves. I offer a mix of Somatic Experiencing, Brainspotting, and anti-oppressive therapy. I'm sex-positive, queer/trans-affirming, and incorporate traditional healing practices, including rituals and ceremony. With kids I provide play based therapy.
I enjoy working with folks on issues connected to sex, dating, and relationships; trauma healing (personal and generational); identity exploration (racial/cultural/gender/sexuality); body positivity & self-esteem (from a fat liberation lens); and pregnancy/parenting.
My work is rooted in relationships, as healing often happens through deeper connection with others and ourselves. I offer a mix of Somatic Experiencing, Brainspotting, and anti-oppressive therapy. I'm sex-positive, queer/trans-affirming, and incorporate traditional healing practices, including rituals and ceremony. With kids I provide play based therapy.
I specialize in relationships! I have been a therapist for over 17 years and continue to learn everyday. I believe therapy is more than simply listening. I will actively listen, reflect, and challenge you, your partnership, or your family to grow. My passions are helping people who feel misunderstood, are having a hard feeling seen, valued, and connected to the people in their lives who matter most. I am a systemic thinker and approach my work with curiosity and compassion.
I specialize in relationships! I have been a therapist for over 17 years and continue to learn everyday. I believe therapy is more than simply listening. I will actively listen, reflect, and challenge you, your partnership, or your family to grow. My passions are helping people who feel misunderstood, are having a hard feeling seen, valued, and connected to the people in their lives who matter most. I am a systemic thinker and approach my work with curiosity and compassion.
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My areas of interest and specialization include work with birthing people, perinatal mood disorders (trying to conceive, pregnancy, and postpartum), relationships, attachment, and trauma.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the Founder of Achelois Holistic Wellness in Chisago City, MN. In my therapeutic practice, I am passionate about helping individuals live with confidence in their lives, relationships, and bodies. My therapeutic approach blends science, systemic, and mind/body techniques. I tailor my methods to each client I work with, aiming to empower and guide them towards a healthier and stronger version of themselves. I am committed to creating a feminist, gender and sexuality affirming, health at every size, anti-racist, mental health service.
My areas of interest and specialization include work with birthing people, perinatal mood disorders (trying to conceive, pregnancy, and postpartum), relationships, attachment, and trauma.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the Founder of Achelois Holistic Wellness in Chisago City, MN. In my therapeutic practice, I am passionate about helping individuals live with confidence in their lives, relationships, and bodies. My therapeutic approach blends science, systemic, and mind/body techniques. I tailor my methods to each client I work with, aiming to empower and guide them towards a healthier and stronger version of themselves. I am committed to creating a feminist, gender and sexuality affirming, health at every size, anti-racist, mental health service.
Now Accepting New Clients – You might be expecting a baby, newly postpartum, or years into motherhood—and finding that something doesn’t feel the way you thought it would.
I’m a licensed psychologist specializing in perinatal and postpartum mental health. Therapy with me is a place to slow down and let go of holding it all together. A space to feel seen, heard, and validated—without judgment or pressure to “fix” anything. Motherhood is hard, and support matters. You don’t have to keep doing this alone.
Now Accepting New Clients – You might be expecting a baby, newly postpartum, or years into motherhood—and finding that something doesn’t feel the way you thought it would.
I’m a licensed psychologist specializing in perinatal and postpartum mental health. Therapy with me is a place to slow down and let go of holding it all together. A space to feel seen, heard, and validated—without judgment or pressure to “fix” anything. Motherhood is hard, and support matters. You don’t have to keep doing this alone.
Patricia Ann Lucas
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, R-DMT, LPCC
4 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55416
Long suffering is often relieved by exploring prenatal/ perinatal life experiences.
It is my experience that the fullest, most satisfying healing involves our whole person, mind, body, and spirit. By focusing on patterns of movement in the body as well as thinking, we work together to achieve your goals for therapy. A body based and energetic focus is often a new and effective way for people to resolve issues that only talking about them did not reach. I look for resistance and protective actions that no longer serve a person. I emphasize developing aliveness in the body, feeling joyful, free, and peace.
Long suffering is often relieved by exploring prenatal/ perinatal life experiences.
It is my experience that the fullest, most satisfying healing involves our whole person, mind, body, and spirit. By focusing on patterns of movement in the body as well as thinking, we work together to achieve your goals for therapy. A body based and energetic focus is often a new and effective way for people to resolve issues that only talking about them did not reach. I look for resistance and protective actions that no longer serve a person. I emphasize developing aliveness in the body, feeling joyful, free, and peace.
Kelsey Thomas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
3 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Waitlist for new clients
Hi! I'm Kelsey, a second-gen, Chinese-Canadian, escape room enthusiast, and therapist dedicated to helping clients have the skills to be present for life's joys and sorrows. As an LMFT with over a decade of experience, I specialize in providing trauma-informed, culturally affirming care to adults navigating life's complexities. In our work together, I'll provide the structure and focused support, while you bring the initiative and story and together we'll help you come home to a kinder internal world you can feel proud, that will help you feel equipped to live a life that honors your values.
Hi! I'm Kelsey, a second-gen, Chinese-Canadian, escape room enthusiast, and therapist dedicated to helping clients have the skills to be present for life's joys and sorrows. As an LMFT with over a decade of experience, I specialize in providing trauma-informed, culturally affirming care to adults navigating life's complexities. In our work together, I'll provide the structure and focused support, while you bring the initiative and story and together we'll help you come home to a kinder internal world you can feel proud, that will help you feel equipped to live a life that honors your values.
My clinical interests include: perinatal mental health concerns, grief and loss, trauma, interracial and multicultural relationships, LGBTQ+ relationships, anxiety, depression, ADHD, attachment, and religious issues.
I believe the human person holds incredible power in our ability to cope, heal, and transform, and I am honored to walk with people as they pursue wellness and growth. I believe that cultivating well-being and healing in one person has the power to change their family, community, and beyond. My approach is nonjudgmental, compassionate, and collaborative. Let’s work together to get you where you want to be.
My clinical interests include: perinatal mental health concerns, grief and loss, trauma, interracial and multicultural relationships, LGBTQ+ relationships, anxiety, depression, ADHD, attachment, and religious issues.
I believe the human person holds incredible power in our ability to cope, heal, and transform, and I am honored to walk with people as they pursue wellness and growth. I believe that cultivating well-being and healing in one person has the power to change their family, community, and beyond. My approach is nonjudgmental, compassionate, and collaborative. Let’s work together to get you where you want to be.
I presented at the International OCD Foundation’s OCD Conference: Adult Women with OCD Community Discussion Group & Perinatal OCD Group
OCD is treatable. My goal is to help you get it into full remission. I specialize in all subtypes of OCD. I am passionate about supporting and encouraging you to defeat OCD symptoms and regain control of your life. Specializing exclusively in the treatment of OCD in adult women allows me to focus 100% on the latest knowledge and highly-effective techniques that will likely work best for you. Women's OCD Wellness, Ltd. provides you with expert, high-quality and personalized treatment. Update: Clients can now receive out-of-network benefits with their insurance.
I presented at the International OCD Foundation’s OCD Conference: Adult Women with OCD Community Discussion Group & Perinatal OCD Group
OCD is treatable. My goal is to help you get it into full remission. I specialize in all subtypes of OCD. I am passionate about supporting and encouraging you to defeat OCD symptoms and regain control of your life. Specializing exclusively in the treatment of OCD in adult women allows me to focus 100% on the latest knowledge and highly-effective techniques that will likely work best for you. Women's OCD Wellness, Ltd. provides you with expert, high-quality and personalized treatment. Update: Clients can now receive out-of-network benefits with their insurance.
Michele Mei
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55435
Waitlist for new clients
With my special training in pregnancy & postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, I also help new parents get off to a great start, have more fun, and set their family up for long-term success.
I help partners truly hear and understand each other, and shift out of a painful, hopeless, disconnected rut toward the three C’s - compassion, collaboration, and connection.
Of course, not every relationship will or should continue. And in those cases, I’m here to help you move forward with new insights, skills, and optimism.
With my special training in pregnancy & postpartum mood and anxiety disorders, I also help new parents get off to a great start, have more fun, and set their family up for long-term success.
I help partners truly hear and understand each other, and shift out of a painful, hopeless, disconnected rut toward the three C’s - compassion, collaboration, and connection.
Of course, not every relationship will or should continue. And in those cases, I’m here to help you move forward with new insights, skills, and optimism.
Whether we are navigating postpartum anxiety, ADHD burnout, or communication breakdowns in your relationship, our work together aims to help you find your footing.
You don’t need to wait for a breaking point to seek support: no concern is too small, and I am here to help you navigate whatever is weighing on you without judgment or comparison. My areas of clinical focus include: ADHD, anxiety, relationships, perinatal and postpartum mental health, and trauma-informed care.
Whether we are navigating postpartum anxiety, ADHD burnout, or communication breakdowns in your relationship, our work together aims to help you find your footing.
You don’t need to wait for a breaking point to seek support: no concern is too small, and I am here to help you navigate whatever is weighing on you without judgment or comparison. My areas of clinical focus include: ADHD, anxiety, relationships, perinatal and postpartum mental health, and trauma-informed care.
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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.