Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Mendota Heights, MN
I am passionate about my work with adults who struggle with: anxiety, rumination, depression, life transitions, postpartum mental health, athletes, and high self-criticism.
I provide individual outpatient psychotherapy for adults ages 18+. I have provided Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for the past several years. I utilize skills training and a person-centered approach to support clients in applying effective tools to achieve their desired goal(s) and the quality of life they are seeking to achieve.
I am passionate about my work with adults who struggle with: anxiety, rumination, depression, life transitions, postpartum mental health, athletes, and high self-criticism.
I provide individual outpatient psychotherapy for adults ages 18+. I have provided Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for the past several years. I utilize skills training and a person-centered approach to support clients in applying effective tools to achieve their desired goal(s) and the quality of life they are seeking to achieve.
Therapy is a deeply personal process, and finding the right therapist to guide your journey is essential. My clinical approach focuses on creating an accepting, supportive, and anti-oppressive space. I aim to help individuals work through challenges, heal from traumatic experiences, foster healthy relationships, build on their existing strengths, and nurture a positive sense of self. I have extensive experience working with adolescents and adults facing trauma, stress, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, cultural identity, and challenging family dynamics. Additionally, I work closely with the Latinx and LGBTQIA+ community.
Therapy is a deeply personal process, and finding the right therapist to guide your journey is essential. My clinical approach focuses on creating an accepting, supportive, and anti-oppressive space. I aim to help individuals work through challenges, heal from traumatic experiences, foster healthy relationships, build on their existing strengths, and nurture a positive sense of self. I have extensive experience working with adolescents and adults facing trauma, stress, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, cultural identity, and challenging family dynamics. Additionally, I work closely with the Latinx and LGBTQIA+ community.
I have experience with Law Enforcement, Dispatch, Veterans, and those managing miscarriage/infant loss and postpartum concerns.
I unfortunately canNOT accept the following insurances at this time: Medicare, United Health Care (UHC), Optum, Medica, UMR, or UBH
I have experience with Law Enforcement, Dispatch, Veterans, and those managing miscarriage/infant loss and postpartum concerns.
I unfortunately canNOT accept the following insurances at this time: Medicare, United Health Care (UHC), Optum, Medica, UMR, or UBH
Jennifer Marks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I also have a heartfelt dedication to working with perinatal individuals.
I’m thinking of you—someone who’s been feeling stuck in anxiety, trauma, emotional overwhelm or life transitions. You want relief, clarity, and to reconnect with who you truly are. You’re longing to understand why you feel this way, and to build practical tools to manage emotions so you can live with more ease and purpose. I’ll walk alongside you—warming into your story, gently exploring how you got here, and guiding you toward resilience, healing, and the meaningful life you’re ready to claim.
I also have a heartfelt dedication to working with perinatal individuals.
I’m thinking of you—someone who’s been feeling stuck in anxiety, trauma, emotional overwhelm or life transitions. You want relief, clarity, and to reconnect with who you truly are. You’re longing to understand why you feel this way, and to build practical tools to manage emotions so you can live with more ease and purpose. I’ll walk alongside you—warming into your story, gently exploring how you got here, and guiding you toward resilience, healing, and the meaningful life you’re ready to claim.
I work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families. Let’s see if we’re a good fit - send me a message or leave me a voicemail and I’ll call you back. We can schedule a free 15 minute phone consultation so you can get a sense of my therapy style without any upfront commitments.
Whether you're a child having big feelings, a teen navigating life's challenges, a parent wondering what happened to the sweet kid you used to know, a couple feeling disconnected, or an adult who feels out of answers, I'm here to walk alongside you. In my office, we'll make room for laughter and growth, and have fun while tackling the hard stuff.
I work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families. Let’s see if we’re a good fit - send me a message or leave me a voicemail and I’ll call you back. We can schedule a free 15 minute phone consultation so you can get a sense of my therapy style without any upfront commitments.
Whether you're a child having big feelings, a teen navigating life's challenges, a parent wondering what happened to the sweet kid you used to know, a couple feeling disconnected, or an adult who feels out of answers, I'm here to walk alongside you. In my office, we'll make room for laughter and growth, and have fun while tackling the hard stuff.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
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I work at a therapy group that specializes in perinatal mental health.
I believe in the power of therapy and I approach the therapeutic relationship with warmth and authenticity. I work hard to foster a therapeutic space where clients feel heard, supported, and free to explore, question and process. Sometimes people hope to use therapy as a space to build awareness and talk through things, other times people are looking for a space that is more skill-based, directive, and structured. Therapy is a collaborative process. As a clinician, it is important to me to help create a space that feels most beneficial for the client and their needs.
I work at a therapy group that specializes in perinatal mental health.
I believe in the power of therapy and I approach the therapeutic relationship with warmth and authenticity. I work hard to foster a therapeutic space where clients feel heard, supported, and free to explore, question and process. Sometimes people hope to use therapy as a space to build awareness and talk through things, other times people are looking for a space that is more skill-based, directive, and structured. Therapy is a collaborative process. As a clinician, it is important to me to help create a space that feels most beneficial for the client and their needs.
I deliver assessment and therapy services to those impacted by reproductive and perinatal mental health challenges, women's and maternal mental health struggles, and trauma.
I specialize, primarily, in reproductive and perinatal mental health. I have unique expertise to support those impacted by infertility (and treatment protocols), pregnancy loss, birth planning and birth trauma, perinatal concerns, and third party reproduction (donor sperm/oocytes, embryo donation, and gestational carriers/surrogacy).
I deliver assessment and therapy services to those impacted by reproductive and perinatal mental health challenges, women's and maternal mental health struggles, and trauma.
I specialize, primarily, in reproductive and perinatal mental health. I have unique expertise to support those impacted by infertility (and treatment protocols), pregnancy loss, birth planning and birth trauma, perinatal concerns, and third party reproduction (donor sperm/oocytes, embryo donation, and gestational carriers/surrogacy).
My specialty is working with women and partners who are experiencing infertility, pregnancy loss, post-partum challenges or are exploring/undergoing IVF treatments or third-party reproduction options.
Through a warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative approach, I'll partner with you to achieve your goals for change. With care and compassion, I will work to provide a supportive and safe environment for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and to look at ways to facilitate change to improve your life.
My specialty is working with women and partners who are experiencing infertility, pregnancy loss, post-partum challenges or are exploring/undergoing IVF treatments or third-party reproduction options.
Through a warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative approach, I'll partner with you to achieve your goals for change. With care and compassion, I will work to provide a supportive and safe environment for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and to look at ways to facilitate change to improve your life.
I'm a therapist of 18 years, and I really enjoy working with people (18+) who want help and guidance with sexual health concerns, body image, relationship disconnection, prenatal/ postpartum issues, parenting strategies, sobriety, and career changes.
I am an AASECT certified sex therapist with extensive scientifically-backed trainings and experiences in the other areas in which I specialize. I provide both education and sensitivity so that we can explore your values, obstacles, sexuality, family history and dynamics, and commitment to making meaningful changes in your life and relationships.
I'm a therapist of 18 years, and I really enjoy working with people (18+) who want help and guidance with sexual health concerns, body image, relationship disconnection, prenatal/ postpartum issues, parenting strategies, sobriety, and career changes.
I am an AASECT certified sex therapist with extensive scientifically-backed trainings and experiences in the other areas in which I specialize. I provide both education and sensitivity so that we can explore your values, obstacles, sexuality, family history and dynamics, and commitment to making meaningful changes in your life and relationships.
I also specialize in infertility, pregnancy, and postpartum mental health, trauma, and stress.
Your chronic stress and trauma are getting in the way of experiencing life. The coping tools that you have used in the past are no longer effective. Prioritizing yourself feels challenging. We will explore how your past experiences influence your ongoing and current challenges. We will process past trauma and chronic stress, build insight to manage current day stressors, and strengthen your toolbox so that you feel ready to handle future stress and experience fulfillment in life. I supplement my talk therapy work using Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), which targets symptoms from a bottom up approach and provides quick relief.
I also specialize in infertility, pregnancy, and postpartum mental health, trauma, and stress.
Your chronic stress and trauma are getting in the way of experiencing life. The coping tools that you have used in the past are no longer effective. Prioritizing yourself feels challenging. We will explore how your past experiences influence your ongoing and current challenges. We will process past trauma and chronic stress, build insight to manage current day stressors, and strengthen your toolbox so that you feel ready to handle future stress and experience fulfillment in life. I supplement my talk therapy work using Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), which targets symptoms from a bottom up approach and provides quick relief.
Hi, I'm Kari Goeden- The Walk + Talk Therapist! Walk + Talk therapy for womxn doing the Big-Brave-Thing. This isn’t traditional therapy, it’s a therapy experience that helps you more deeply process your thoughts, feelings, and relationships.
Clients often leave sessions motivated and with a new idea or action plan to put into place.
Whether it’s making a 180° career move, deciding whether or not to grow your family, exploring your sexuality, contemplating divorce, moving halfway across the world, or (insert your f-ing terrifying decision here), I’m here to help.
Hi, I'm Kari Goeden- The Walk + Talk Therapist! Walk + Talk therapy for womxn doing the Big-Brave-Thing. This isn’t traditional therapy, it’s a therapy experience that helps you more deeply process your thoughts, feelings, and relationships.
Clients often leave sessions motivated and with a new idea or action plan to put into place.
Whether it’s making a 180° career move, deciding whether or not to grow your family, exploring your sexuality, contemplating divorce, moving halfway across the world, or (insert your f-ing terrifying decision here), I’m here to help.
Have you ever been asked if you've thought about seeing a therapist? Did your mind immediately start questioning whether you're so damaged that only a professional could help you? What if they were asking if you've ever considered that you are worthy of a safe space dedicated to providing you the opportunity to process your experiences?
Have you ever been asked if you've thought about seeing a therapist? Did your mind immediately start questioning whether you're so damaged that only a professional could help you? What if they were asking if you've ever considered that you are worthy of a safe space dedicated to providing you the opportunity to process your experiences?
As a therapist, I specialize in complex trauma, perinatal mental health, and addiction.
I’m trained in a variety of trauma-focused modalities, including somatic practices, Internal Family Systems (IFS), breathwork, and attunement-based interventions. These approaches help me honor both the nervous system and the internal protective strategies that often develop in response to overwhelming experiences.
As a therapist, I specialize in complex trauma, perinatal mental health, and addiction.
I’m trained in a variety of trauma-focused modalities, including somatic practices, Internal Family Systems (IFS), breathwork, and attunement-based interventions. These approaches help me honor both the nervous system and the internal protective strategies that often develop in response to overwhelming experiences.
I'm a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in evidence-based psychotherapy for adults, couples and families. I have an expertise in evaluating and treating anxiety, depression, trauma, current life stressors and transitions, grief, loss, and relationship difficulties. I also have specialized training and experience in working with mental health issues across the female life cycle, chronic illness, and pain. Before moving to Minnesota, I served as faculty at Weill Cornell Medical Center and Columbia University Medical Center in New York and Case Western School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio.
I'm a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in evidence-based psychotherapy for adults, couples and families. I have an expertise in evaluating and treating anxiety, depression, trauma, current life stressors and transitions, grief, loss, and relationship difficulties. I also have specialized training and experience in working with mental health issues across the female life cycle, chronic illness, and pain. Before moving to Minnesota, I served as faculty at Weill Cornell Medical Center and Columbia University Medical Center in New York and Case Western School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio.
I specialize in supporting folks through infertility, loss, pregnancy, postpartum/early parenting, and other big life transitions.
In addition to leading with empathy and validation, I enjoy teaching skills to enhance emotion regulation and communication, and sharing resources like podcasts and books. I'm also certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) which I frequently use to effectively treat trauma and other difficulties.
I specialize in supporting folks through infertility, loss, pregnancy, postpartum/early parenting, and other big life transitions.
In addition to leading with empathy and validation, I enjoy teaching skills to enhance emotion regulation and communication, and sharing resources like podcasts and books. I'm also certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) which I frequently use to effectively treat trauma and other difficulties.
Often times, the things we need to talk about most, tend to be the most difficult to share. It is my goal to ensure you feel supported, comfortable, and heard. I believe that when people have a little bit of hope and the right tools in their toolbox, people are free to experience change. I strive to help others gain insight and build motivation to make positive changes in their lives. I typically utilize a variety of interventions that are tailored to each client's individual needs.
Often times, the things we need to talk about most, tend to be the most difficult to share. It is my goal to ensure you feel supported, comfortable, and heard. I believe that when people have a little bit of hope and the right tools in their toolbox, people are free to experience change. I strive to help others gain insight and build motivation to make positive changes in their lives. I typically utilize a variety of interventions that are tailored to each client's individual needs.
I am passionate about supporting women as they navigate the perinatal period - pregnancy, birth and postpartum.
I would be honored to work with you to find meaning surrounding hard emotions, find new ways of coping, and find empowerment in the face of change. My therapeutic approach is person-centered and trauma-informed. I believe you are the best expert about you and in a safe, therapeutic relationship you have the space to explore what you need to feel better.
I am passionate about supporting women as they navigate the perinatal period - pregnancy, birth and postpartum.
I would be honored to work with you to find meaning surrounding hard emotions, find new ways of coping, and find empowerment in the face of change. My therapeutic approach is person-centered and trauma-informed. I believe you are the best expert about you and in a safe, therapeutic relationship you have the space to explore what you need to feel better.
I also specialize in perinatal mental health, and many of my clients have experienced perinatal mood disorders, infertility, miscarriage, or stillbirth.
I work from a relational perspective and believe healthy relationships are central to our individual sense of wellbeing. I challenge clients with warmth, empathy, and humor to help them repair and feel secure in their relationships, and build on their strengths to get them moving forward.
I also specialize in perinatal mental health, and many of my clients have experienced perinatal mood disorders, infertility, miscarriage, or stillbirth.
I work from a relational perspective and believe healthy relationships are central to our individual sense of wellbeing. I challenge clients with warmth, empathy, and humor to help them repair and feel secure in their relationships, and build on their strengths to get them moving forward.
I specialize in womens issues/ perinatal health/couples therapy.
You're a woman/mother/mom-to-be looking for a therapist that will understand you. Or parents dissatisfied with your relationship. You’re struggling, questioning so much and want clarity. You long to understand your thoughts, feelings, and dynamics but don't know where to start. So much is weighing on you. You miss balance. You're not alone and our therapeutic relationship can help. Through an eclectic approach, -utilizing techniques specific to YOUR needs we'll work together to resolve, not bandaid your struggles. You'll change maladaptive patterns and build a foundation of strength and self-worth, fostering healing, change.
I specialize in womens issues/ perinatal health/couples therapy.
You're a woman/mother/mom-to-be looking for a therapist that will understand you. Or parents dissatisfied with your relationship. You’re struggling, questioning so much and want clarity. You long to understand your thoughts, feelings, and dynamics but don't know where to start. So much is weighing on you. You miss balance. You're not alone and our therapeutic relationship can help. Through an eclectic approach, -utilizing techniques specific to YOUR needs we'll work together to resolve, not bandaid your struggles. You'll change maladaptive patterns and build a foundation of strength and self-worth, fostering healing, change.
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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.