Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Minneapolis, MN
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker providing psychotherapy to children and adults in the Minneapolis/Saint Paul area. I started practicing psychotherapy at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. During my time there, I was trained in helping both children and adults build coping skills to be able to help themselves through life's many unique challenges. I recently graduated from the Institute for Clinical Social Work in Chicago where I will earned a PhD with a specialty in Psychodynamic therapy. This therapy helps children and adults process and create meaning from past life events within a safe, therapeutic relationship.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker providing psychotherapy to children and adults in the Minneapolis/Saint Paul area. I started practicing psychotherapy at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. During my time there, I was trained in helping both children and adults build coping skills to be able to help themselves through life's many unique challenges. I recently graduated from the Institute for Clinical Social Work in Chicago where I will earned a PhD with a specialty in Psychodynamic therapy. This therapy helps children and adults process and create meaning from past life events within a safe, therapeutic relationship.
Maybe you're pregnant or postpartum.
Therapy with me might be like: more connectedness; increased self-awareness, acceptance, & nurturance; more adaptive coping. As a therapist, I value the integration of the mind/body/spirit, our communities, & the natural world as a mechanism for growth. I am trained in a variety of techniques and integrate them to best support you in making lasting shifts.
Maybe you're pregnant or postpartum.
Therapy with me might be like: more connectedness; increased self-awareness, acceptance, & nurturance; more adaptive coping. As a therapist, I value the integration of the mind/body/spirit, our communities, & the natural world as a mechanism for growth. I am trained in a variety of techniques and integrate them to best support you in making lasting shifts.
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.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, groundless, sad, confused. You need a safe space to unpack and process at a pace that feels right for you. I will always respect your boundaries and limits while also inviting you to dig deeper to better understand yourself and others. You will be listened to and supported as we work together to achieve your goals for wellbeing and for positive connections with others. I strive to work from a place of affirming all identities, including a committment to HAES and body liberation.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, groundless, sad, confused. You need a safe space to unpack and process at a pace that feels right for you. I will always respect your boundaries and limits while also inviting you to dig deeper to better understand yourself and others. You will be listened to and supported as we work together to achieve your goals for wellbeing and for positive connections with others. I strive to work from a place of affirming all identities, including a committment to HAES and body liberation.
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.
I have particular interest in working with those experiencing perinatal and postpartum mood disorders.
I believe when working with people you must look at all aspects of their being; the mental, biological, emotional, spiritual, and cultural to address issues being experienced. Our work as therapists is to work as guides, along with the client, to explore deeper issues that are manifesting in their lives. I seek to find an integrative approach with each client that best fits their needs. Providing a safe and empathetic environment, informed by mindfulness, Polyvagal Theory, and other therapeutic theories and methods, I work to empower and develop skills that provide positive change in client’s lives.
I have particular interest in working with those experiencing perinatal and postpartum mood disorders.
I believe when working with people you must look at all aspects of their being; the mental, biological, emotional, spiritual, and cultural to address issues being experienced. Our work as therapists is to work as guides, along with the client, to explore deeper issues that are manifesting in their lives. I seek to find an integrative approach with each client that best fits their needs. Providing a safe and empathetic environment, informed by mindfulness, Polyvagal Theory, and other therapeutic theories and methods, I work to empower and develop skills that provide positive change in client’s lives.
I work with families who have experienced a variety of traumas in my work at Children's Hospital in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Much of the that job involves counseling parents who have lost an infant or child, or who have a child with chronic health problems, or whose child has a life threatening condition. In addition, couples who try to have another child after a loss have specific needs. When interventions are available to address the trauma of child illness or death right away, we can sometimes reduce the severity of the struggles with their trauma.
I work with families who have experienced a variety of traumas in my work at Children's Hospital in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Much of the that job involves counseling parents who have lost an infant or child, or who have a child with chronic health problems, or whose child has a life threatening condition. In addition, couples who try to have another child after a loss have specific needs. When interventions are available to address the trauma of child illness or death right away, we can sometimes reduce the severity of the struggles with their trauma.
I have specialized training in helping with the transition to parenthood, perinatal concerns, attachment issues and work with children.
I strive to create a collaborative, non-judgemental space to address immediate concerns and grow self-understanding. An important part of that process is building a therapeutic relationship, one where you feel safe and can speak freely. I see my role as a thought partner helping you grow your internal awareness and trust in yourself. Together, we'll explore how certain life experiences have shaped patterns of relating to yourself and others, and explore how this impacts your emotional life. This is an individualized approach that takes into account your unique history, challenges and strengths in guiding the treatment.
I have specialized training in helping with the transition to parenthood, perinatal concerns, attachment issues and work with children.
I strive to create a collaborative, non-judgemental space to address immediate concerns and grow self-understanding. An important part of that process is building a therapeutic relationship, one where you feel safe and can speak freely. I see my role as a thought partner helping you grow your internal awareness and trust in yourself. Together, we'll explore how certain life experiences have shaped patterns of relating to yourself and others, and explore how this impacts your emotional life. This is an individualized approach that takes into account your unique history, challenges and strengths in guiding the treatment.
Using a warm, relational and trauma-informed approach, I currently specialize in helping individuals and couples navigate issues arising from parenting and the perinatal/ postpartum adjustment period.
I have particular training and lived experience in queer and interracial relationships, parenting, and social justice issues. I approach sessions from a multicultural, intersectional feminist, and psychodynamic lens. I am currently working virtually and have immediate openings for clients located in Minnesota and Alaska.
Using a warm, relational and trauma-informed approach, I currently specialize in helping individuals and couples navigate issues arising from parenting and the perinatal/ postpartum adjustment period.
I have particular training and lived experience in queer and interracial relationships, parenting, and social justice issues. I approach sessions from a multicultural, intersectional feminist, and psychodynamic lens. I am currently working virtually and have immediate openings for clients located in Minnesota and Alaska.
I'm a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in evidence-based psychotherapy for adolescents, 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 lifecycle, 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 adolescents, 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 lifecycle, 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 provide individual, couple, and family therapy with a focus on perinatal mental health, life stage transitions, and relational dynamics in parenting and family life.
My practice is centered around supporting individuals and couples at those tricky life stage transitions. Together, we work towards developing a new rhythm of being, while integrating both their past and present identities as a person, partner, and parent. My approach to therapy is collaborative - where healing occurs within relational contexts. As I walk along side you, I attempt to remain rooted within a trauma informed, systems and attachment-based perspective.
I provide individual, couple, and family therapy with a focus on perinatal mental health, life stage transitions, and relational dynamics in parenting and family life.
My practice is centered around supporting individuals and couples at those tricky life stage transitions. Together, we work towards developing a new rhythm of being, while integrating both their past and present identities as a person, partner, and parent. My approach to therapy is collaborative - where healing occurs within relational contexts. As I walk along side you, I attempt to remain rooted within a trauma informed, systems and attachment-based perspective.
I have additional training and specialized experience in Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Trauma, Postpartum Issues, Parenting, and LGBT+ issues.
I help people find the tools they need to navigate the changes and challenges that occur in life. I believe every individual's therapeutic journey is unique. In my sessions we work to create a customized approach that builds on strengths and helps create a reliable platform for meaningful growth. I integrate a number of techniques including mindfulness and other skills that can be used in everyday life. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages, including young adults, older adults, couples, families, and adolescents 16+.
I have additional training and specialized experience in Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Trauma, Postpartum Issues, Parenting, and LGBT+ issues.
I help people find the tools they need to navigate the changes and challenges that occur in life. I believe every individual's therapeutic journey is unique. In my sessions we work to create a customized approach that builds on strengths and helps create a reliable platform for meaningful growth. I integrate a number of techniques including mindfulness and other skills that can be used in everyday life. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages, including young adults, older adults, couples, families, and adolescents 16+.
I have experience working with adult clients across the lifespan with a variety of presenting concerns including anxiety and panic, depression, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, life stage and relationship stress, and forms of developmental, religious, and sexual trauma.
I utilize a primarily psychoanalytic orientation while incorporating therapeutic methods drawn from somatic and sensorimotor modalities, narrative techniques, as well as current evidenced based methods for treating trauma in adults.
I have experience working with adult clients across the lifespan with a variety of presenting concerns including anxiety and panic, depression, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, life stage and relationship stress, and forms of developmental, religious, and sexual trauma.
I utilize a primarily psychoanalytic orientation while incorporating therapeutic methods drawn from somatic and sensorimotor modalities, narrative techniques, as well as current evidenced based methods for treating trauma in adults.
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.
Congratulations on taking the first step toward improved mental health and wellbeing! Reaching out for mental health support can feel overwhelming. My approach is informal and laidback. I use humor in sessions. My first goal is to put your mind at ease as you orient to the therapeutic process. I feel honored to come alongside clients as they work towards healing. I am a social justice aligned provider who supports BLM and LGBTQ+. My gender pronouns are she/her(s).
Congratulations on taking the first step toward improved mental health and wellbeing! Reaching out for mental health support can feel overwhelming. My approach is informal and laidback. I use humor in sessions. My first goal is to put your mind at ease as you orient to the therapeutic process. I feel honored to come alongside clients as they work towards healing. I am a social justice aligned provider who supports BLM and LGBTQ+. My gender pronouns are she/her(s).
I specialize in working with individuals who have complex medical conditions or are experiencing health problems; women's health issues ( pregnancy/post-partum/infertility); as well as those experiencing chronic pain.
Do you find yourself wishing your life was different in some way, but you're unsure of how to get there? Are you struggling to manage feelings of anxiety, sadness, or cope with the stressors of everyday life? Perhaps you need someone to hear you, walk beside you, help shed light on a new perspective, motivate you, help you manage difficult emotions, or to help you make positive behavioral changes. I would be honored to be that person for you and am confident I could help you get to where you want to be.
I specialize in working with individuals who have complex medical conditions or are experiencing health problems; women's health issues ( pregnancy/post-partum/infertility); as well as those experiencing chronic pain.
Do you find yourself wishing your life was different in some way, but you're unsure of how to get there? Are you struggling to manage feelings of anxiety, sadness, or cope with the stressors of everyday life? Perhaps you need someone to hear you, walk beside you, help shed light on a new perspective, motivate you, help you manage difficult emotions, or to help you make positive behavioral changes. I would be honored to be that person for you and am confident I could help you get to where you want to be.
Many of my clients come to therapy during times of change: after a loss, during pregnancy or postpartum, in early recovery, or while trying to make sense of a new chapter in life.
I take a person-centered, relational approach to therapy. That means we’ll work together at your pace. I’m trained in advanced perinatal mental health and am also a LADC, so I often support clients dealing with overlapping mental health and substance use concerns. I also bring experience working with individuals navigating complex emotional patterns.
Many of my clients come to therapy during times of change: after a loss, during pregnancy or postpartum, in early recovery, or while trying to make sense of a new chapter in life.
I take a person-centered, relational approach to therapy. That means we’ll work together at your pace. I’m trained in advanced perinatal mental health and am also a LADC, so I often support clients dealing with overlapping mental health and substance use concerns. I also bring experience working with individuals navigating complex emotional patterns.
I have expertise with adolescents, adults, families, perinatal mood disorders, and eating disorders.
It is exhausting living a life where you don't recognize yourself anymore. It feels like walking around with the weight of the world on your shoulders. You may hope this goes away by itself. You may worry that others won't understand. You may feel like you are weak if you ask for help. Life transitions impact your sense of self, relationships, family, and career. I want to help you find your inner strength to take control of who you are and how you want to live your life.
I have expertise with adolescents, adults, families, perinatal mood disorders, and eating disorders.
It is exhausting living a life where you don't recognize yourself anymore. It feels like walking around with the weight of the world on your shoulders. You may hope this goes away by itself. You may worry that others won't understand. You may feel like you are weak if you ask for help. Life transitions impact your sense of self, relationships, family, and career. I want to help you find your inner strength to take control of who you are and how you want to live your life.
Meredith believes that therapy is a collaborative process where both the client and Meredith can actively ‘lean in’ together and support the client’s inherent wisdom & strengths to lead to a healing space. “I am typically described as warm, empathic, and honest while incorporating an appropriate sense of humor.” She consistently incorporates her values of authenticity and transparency throughout the therapeutic process and tends to work best with clients who welcome honest feedback.
Meredith believes that therapy is a collaborative process where both the client and Meredith can actively ‘lean in’ together and support the client’s inherent wisdom & strengths to lead to a healing space. “I am typically described as warm, empathic, and honest while incorporating an appropriate sense of humor.” She consistently incorporates her values of authenticity and transparency throughout the therapeutic process and tends to work best with clients who welcome honest feedback.
I also specialize in pregnancy and postpartum mental health.
I’m here to meet you where you’re at, and to support you in a way that helps you connect with yourself and those you care about. Our sessions are a time to talk about what’s been weighing on you. If what you’ve been doing isn’t working, I will help you find tools to make your life and relationships more fulfilling.
I also specialize in pregnancy and postpartum mental health.
I’m here to meet you where you’re at, and to support you in a way that helps you connect with yourself and those you care about. Our sessions are a time to talk about what’s been weighing on you. If what you’ve been doing isn’t working, I will help you find tools to make your life and relationships more fulfilling.
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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.