Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Saint Paul, MN
Do you want to get unstuck from trauma responses and unhelpful patterns? Are you looking to set better boundaries? Would you like to feel a sense of ease in your relationships? Do you seek calmness and acceptance within yourself? I see you. Together we will use somatic (body-based) techniques, trauma-informed modalities, and deep compassion to identify where these patterns come from, and focus on building skills to bring you closer to safety and connection. Whether you have been in therapy for decades or if this will be your first session, I look forward to working alongside you.
Do you want to get unstuck from trauma responses and unhelpful patterns? Are you looking to set better boundaries? Would you like to feel a sense of ease in your relationships? Do you seek calmness and acceptance within yourself? I see you. Together we will use somatic (body-based) techniques, trauma-informed modalities, and deep compassion to identify where these patterns come from, and focus on building skills to bring you closer to safety and connection. Whether you have been in therapy for decades or if this will be your first session, I look forward to working alongside you.
Whether you're hoping to minimize anxiety, OCD, depression, low self-esteem, desire to explore and improve your past or current relationship patterns, need assistance navigating perinatal mood and anxiety disorders during or after pregnancy, I offer you support, guidance, tools and skills in going from where you are to how you want to feel.
I am an LGBTQ Affirmative therapist. I have specialized training in postpartum mood and anxiety disorders. I work with individuals who want to improve their relationships with their partner or family members. I am trained in relationships, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and am a LGBTQ affirmative therapist.
Whether you're hoping to minimize anxiety, OCD, depression, low self-esteem, desire to explore and improve your past or current relationship patterns, need assistance navigating perinatal mood and anxiety disorders during or after pregnancy, I offer you support, guidance, tools and skills in going from where you are to how you want to feel.
I am an LGBTQ Affirmative therapist. I have specialized training in postpartum mood and anxiety disorders. I work with individuals who want to improve their relationships with their partner or family members. I am trained in relationships, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and am a LGBTQ affirmative therapist.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and burned out from perfectionism, or wanting to reconnect to your body and nervous system? A recently discovered nuerodivergent person looking for affirming ways to move forward and unmask? Needing support as a queer or trans person exploring parenthood? I'd love to connect and see if we could be a good fit!
I love working with nervous system regulation, coping with stress, identity exploration, and family dynamics. I emphasize radical self-compassion, regulation, stress management, and values orientation. My practice is grounded in anti-oppressive and liberation ethics.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and burned out from perfectionism, or wanting to reconnect to your body and nervous system? A recently discovered nuerodivergent person looking for affirming ways to move forward and unmask? Needing support as a queer or trans person exploring parenthood? I'd love to connect and see if we could be a good fit!
I love working with nervous system regulation, coping with stress, identity exploration, and family dynamics. I emphasize radical self-compassion, regulation, stress management, and values orientation. My practice is grounded in anti-oppressive and liberation ethics.
Carol L Hornbeck
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55114
Waitlist for new clients
My specialized training includes play therapy, couples therapy, and experience in infant and pregnancy loss, complicated or unplanned pregnancies, and infant/toddler mental health.
I believe that all of us have within us the resources we need to heal from past hurts and to build and maintain healthy relationships. I work with my clients to identify strengths and goals, and develop new skills to manage life's challenges.
My specialized training includes play therapy, couples therapy, and experience in infant and pregnancy loss, complicated or unplanned pregnancies, and infant/toddler mental health.
I believe that all of us have within us the resources we need to heal from past hurts and to build and maintain healthy relationships. I work with my clients to identify strengths and goals, and develop new skills to manage life's challenges.
I enjoy working with clients navigating pregnancy/parenthood and other life transitions.
I work from an attachment-based, systemic perspective, which means I explore the contexts and identities that have influenced you. I am also trained in Brainspotting for trauma, Emotionally Focused Therapy to explore relational dynamics, and am pursuing specialization in Perinatal Mental Health
I enjoy working with clients navigating pregnancy/parenthood and other life transitions.
I work from an attachment-based, systemic perspective, which means I explore the contexts and identities that have influenced you. I am also trained in Brainspotting for trauma, Emotionally Focused Therapy to explore relational dynamics, and am pursuing specialization in Perinatal Mental Health
In working many years at an abortion clinic, I found myself drawn to deeper conversations and was able to see that pregnancy put every part of a person's life under a microscope.
I favor therapeutic approaches that connect the body, mind, behaviors, and emotions, such as CBT and mindfulness practice. I am trained in Anchored Relational Therapy (formerly AIR Network) and Brainspotting Phase 1. My clinical focus is centered on perinatal issues, major life transitions, work stresses, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns.
In working many years at an abortion clinic, I found myself drawn to deeper conversations and was able to see that pregnancy put every part of a person's life under a microscope.
I favor therapeutic approaches that connect the body, mind, behaviors, and emotions, such as CBT and mindfulness practice. I am trained in Anchored Relational Therapy (formerly AIR Network) and Brainspotting Phase 1. My clinical focus is centered on perinatal issues, major life transitions, work stresses, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns.
I specialize in treating concerns in the journey to parenthood: infertility, pregnancy loss, abortion, termination for medical reasons, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, adoption, birth trauma, infant/parent relationship, and hospitalizations.
My speciality is the intersection between trauma and perinatal mental health, although you don't have to be a parent to come see me. Many people find they have childhood wounds to heal from before they begin planning for parenthood. I love to support women in their healing and growth journeys through all the stages of their life.
I specialize in treating concerns in the journey to parenthood: infertility, pregnancy loss, abortion, termination for medical reasons, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, adoption, birth trauma, infant/parent relationship, and hospitalizations.
My speciality is the intersection between trauma and perinatal mental health, although you don't have to be a parent to come see me. Many people find they have childhood wounds to heal from before they begin planning for parenthood. I love to support women in their healing and growth journeys through all the stages of their life.
I specialize in supporting adolescent and adult clients in navigating life’s big transitions including schooling, demanding jobs, relationships, trying to conceive, infertility, pregnancy/ postpartum, and parenting.
Do you feel worn down from the grind of your day to day? Or find yourself in a cycle of feeling overwhelmed, sad, frustrated, anxious or depressed? Maybe you are not feeling great about your relationships, parenting, health, job or nutrition. Navigating life at any stage can be challenging; this is especially true when your path feels uncertain, difficult, or out of your control. The good news is you are not on this journey alone, and there is hope and support. Together, with time, perspective and skill building, we can work through your challenges and find emotional resilience that you can feel proud of.
I specialize in supporting adolescent and adult clients in navigating life’s big transitions including schooling, demanding jobs, relationships, trying to conceive, infertility, pregnancy/ postpartum, and parenting.
Do you feel worn down from the grind of your day to day? Or find yourself in a cycle of feeling overwhelmed, sad, frustrated, anxious or depressed? Maybe you are not feeling great about your relationships, parenting, health, job or nutrition. Navigating life at any stage can be challenging; this is especially true when your path feels uncertain, difficult, or out of your control. The good news is you are not on this journey alone, and there is hope and support. Together, with time, perspective and skill building, we can work through your challenges and find emotional resilience that you can feel proud of.
My ideal client is a prenatal or postpartum mother feeling overwhelmed by the emotional and physical demands of pregnancy or motherhood.
As a new mother, I relate to the stress, anxiety, and identity shifts that come with motherhood. I use evidence-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help prenatal and postpartum moms clarify values, create action plans, and move forward with intention while making space for difficult emotions.
My ideal client is a prenatal or postpartum mother feeling overwhelmed by the emotional and physical demands of pregnancy or motherhood.
As a new mother, I relate to the stress, anxiety, and identity shifts that come with motherhood. I use evidence-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help prenatal and postpartum moms clarify values, create action plans, and move forward with intention while making space for difficult emotions.
The world can be an overwhelming place. No matter what you have been through or are currently experiencing, I believe that when you feel fully accepted and appreciated for who you are at your core, that is when growth and change can occur. I strive to create a warm and genuine environment where you, as the client, feel safe to explore who you are as a person and how you want to show up in the world. I value connection and want to see my clients succeed in life, however that may look to each unique individual.
The world can be an overwhelming place. No matter what you have been through or are currently experiencing, I believe that when you feel fully accepted and appreciated for who you are at your core, that is when growth and change can occur. I strive to create a warm and genuine environment where you, as the client, feel safe to explore who you are as a person and how you want to show up in the world. I value connection and want to see my clients succeed in life, however that may look to each unique individual.
Emily is a certified Perinatal Mental Health Counselor (PMH-C) and has a special interest helping people journey through the perinatal experience.
In her practice, she utilizes therapeutic techniques including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprogramming), DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), and RCT (Relational-Cultural Therapy).
Emily is a certified Perinatal Mental Health Counselor (PMH-C) and has a special interest helping people journey through the perinatal experience.
In her practice, she utilizes therapeutic techniques including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprogramming), DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), and RCT (Relational-Cultural Therapy).
Therapy only works when there is strong trust, and I work to foster a space that honors clients' experiences, pacing, and personal needs. I strive to help clients make forward movement through deep work because therapy is more than just a place to vent. My style is warm, candid, and when appropriate, fairly humorous; therapy is work, but can also be playful! I work hard to create a space where clients feel free of judgment, while still gently challenging people to do (or feel or think about) ) things that may be uncomfortable.
Therapy only works when there is strong trust, and I work to foster a space that honors clients' experiences, pacing, and personal needs. I strive to help clients make forward movement through deep work because therapy is more than just a place to vent. My style is warm, candid, and when appropriate, fairly humorous; therapy is work, but can also be playful! I work hard to create a space where clients feel free of judgment, while still gently challenging people to do (or feel or think about) ) things that may be uncomfortable.
As a therapist I see how powerful the mind-body connection can be, not only in how we live our lives, but also how we respond to challenges and interact with others. We are not always able to choose the obstacles in life but I do believe we can work towards responding to them in ways that help us feel empowered and confident. By listening to and understanding our thoughts, feelings and physical sensations we are more effectively able to navigate life and choose paths that better suit our values.
As a therapist I see how powerful the mind-body connection can be, not only in how we live our lives, but also how we respond to challenges and interact with others. We are not always able to choose the obstacles in life but I do believe we can work towards responding to them in ways that help us feel empowered and confident. By listening to and understanding our thoughts, feelings and physical sensations we are more effectively able to navigate life and choose paths that better suit our values.
I specialize in maternal mental health, perinatal mood and anxiety for the birthing person and partner, attachment and childhood trauma, hormones and mental health, navigating the dark night of the soul and spiritual awakenings, deconstructing religion and anchoring into universal supports, sex and sexuality, ancestral patterns, trauma, grief and loss, and more.
My mission is to create a safe container for individuals during deep transformation as they enter their healing journey and reawaken to their most intuitive, vibrant, and authentic selves. Sessions involve entering your inner landscape through guided somatic practices and IFS parts work, held with tenderness, reflection, and connection to support you.
I specialize in maternal mental health, perinatal mood and anxiety for the birthing person and partner, attachment and childhood trauma, hormones and mental health, navigating the dark night of the soul and spiritual awakenings, deconstructing religion and anchoring into universal supports, sex and sexuality, ancestral patterns, trauma, grief and loss, and more.
My mission is to create a safe container for individuals during deep transformation as they enter their healing journey and reawaken to their most intuitive, vibrant, and authentic selves. Sessions involve entering your inner landscape through guided somatic practices and IFS parts work, held with tenderness, reflection, and connection to support you.
Life moves so quickly! We seldom take time to pause, reflect, and observe the beauty in and around us. Instead, we tend to ruminate about the past or obsess about the future, robbing us of present moment awareness. Therapeutic space provides the unique opportunity to remedy this —if we can simply be present, we learn to work meaningfully with the thoughts and emotions which arise, and we find direction and new possibilities. My hope is to be a source of safety, insight, and clarification as we help you find your way.
Life moves so quickly! We seldom take time to pause, reflect, and observe the beauty in and around us. Instead, we tend to ruminate about the past or obsess about the future, robbing us of present moment awareness. Therapeutic space provides the unique opportunity to remedy this —if we can simply be present, we learn to work meaningfully with the thoughts and emotions which arise, and we find direction and new possibilities. My hope is to be a source of safety, insight, and clarification as we help you find your way.
I work with women navigating pregnancy and postpartum, fertility challenges, pregnancy loss, and other life transitions that can feel overwhelming or isolating.
My approach is collaborative and practical, drawing from cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based therapies. Together, we’ll explore what matters most to you, build on your strengths, and develop tools that feel realistic and sustainable for your life.
I work with women navigating pregnancy and postpartum, fertility challenges, pregnancy loss, and other life transitions that can feel overwhelming or isolating.
My approach is collaborative and practical, drawing from cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based therapies. Together, we’ll explore what matters most to you, build on your strengths, and develop tools that feel realistic and sustainable for your life.
I specialize in working with women in their 20s and 30s who are struggling with anxiety, self doubt, and the emotional challenges of pregnancy and postpartum.
Are you the kind of woman who’s seen as responsible, capable, and “put together”, yet inside you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or are struggling to feel like yourself?
You might be a high achiever or the one everyone leans on, but you're tired of the pressure to always keep it together. Maybe you find yourself putting others needs before your own, or feeling like no matter how much you do, it’s never quite enough. You’re ready to feel like yourself again, quiet the noise, and start living with more clarity, confidence, and ease.
I specialize in working with women in their 20s and 30s who are struggling with anxiety, self doubt, and the emotional challenges of pregnancy and postpartum.
Are you the kind of woman who’s seen as responsible, capable, and “put together”, yet inside you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or are struggling to feel like yourself?
You might be a high achiever or the one everyone leans on, but you're tired of the pressure to always keep it together. Maybe you find yourself putting others needs before your own, or feeling like no matter how much you do, it’s never quite enough. You’re ready to feel like yourself again, quiet the noise, and start living with more clarity, confidence, and ease.
I have been in the field of mental health for 30 plus years. My primary specialties include anxiety, depression, trauma/EMDR, couples, and post-partum concerns. I am also trained in Internal Family Systems, Love and Logic Parenting, and I have expertise in chemical dependency as well. I work with individual adults, couples, adolescents, college age youth.
I have been in the field of mental health for 30 plus years. My primary specialties include anxiety, depression, trauma/EMDR, couples, and post-partum concerns. I am also trained in Internal Family Systems, Love and Logic Parenting, and I have expertise in chemical dependency as well. I work with individual adults, couples, adolescents, college age youth.
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.
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.
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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.