Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Stillwater, MN
Brenda Reiter has been a women’s Health Nurse practitioner for over 20 years and has devoted her career to the promotion of women’s health. She has worked in a variety of clinical settings in Houston, TX, and Minnesota. In addition to providing medication management for mood-related concerns, Brenda also works with hormone consults, birth control needs, perimenopause & menopause changes and is a Certified Menopause Practitioner. Outside of her work with women, she also enjoys gardening, craft projects, traveling, and spending time with grandchildren.
Brenda Reiter has been a women’s Health Nurse practitioner for over 20 years and has devoted her career to the promotion of women’s health. She has worked in a variety of clinical settings in Houston, TX, and Minnesota. In addition to providing medication management for mood-related concerns, Brenda also works with hormone consults, birth control needs, perimenopause & menopause changes and is a Certified Menopause Practitioner. Outside of her work with women, she also enjoys gardening, craft projects, traveling, and spending time with grandchildren.
I specialize in working with substance use and recovery, pregnancy and postpartum, and the often complicated relationship people have with food and weight.
In our work together, we focus on slowing things down and understanding what is actually driving these patterns. I help you connect the dots between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, while building practical, realistic tools you can use in your daily life.
I specialize in working with substance use and recovery, pregnancy and postpartum, and the often complicated relationship people have with food and weight.
In our work together, we focus on slowing things down and understanding what is actually driving these patterns. I help you connect the dots between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, while building practical, realistic tools you can use in your daily life.
We have particular depth in women’s mental health, including pregnancy, postpartum, reproductive loss, and perimenopause, and offer in-house medication management for postpartum and perimenopausal mood and anxiety concerns.
However you’re arriving — you’re welcome here. We work with adults, couples, and teens navigating anxiety, stress, grief, relationship challenges, identity shifts, and life transitions. Some clients come in crisis; others are high-functioning but quietly overwhelmed, burned out, or disconnected. Many are seeking clarity, emotional steadiness, relief from persistent stress, or support through meaningful change — without being rushed, labeled, or treated like a diagnosis. In addition, licensed providers interested in full- or part-time, in-person or remote opportunities are welcome to reach out with inquiries about joining our team.
We have particular depth in women’s mental health, including pregnancy, postpartum, reproductive loss, and perimenopause, and offer in-house medication management for postpartum and perimenopausal mood and anxiety concerns.
However you’re arriving — you’re welcome here. We work with adults, couples, and teens navigating anxiety, stress, grief, relationship challenges, identity shifts, and life transitions. Some clients come in crisis; others are high-functioning but quietly overwhelmed, burned out, or disconnected. Many are seeking clarity, emotional steadiness, relief from persistent stress, or support through meaningful change — without being rushed, labeled, or treated like a diagnosis. In addition, licensed providers interested in full- or part-time, in-person or remote opportunities are welcome to reach out with inquiries about joining our team.
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.
I enjoy working with a wide variety of clients ranging from perinatal mental health to those wishing to maintain their sobriety to struggles with perfectionism.
Hi there, I’m Hannah! Starting therapy can be the first brave step towards wholehearted & sustainable healing. Healing doesn’t mean changing everything about who you are, but gently & curiously removing what stands between you & the life you want to live. My goal is to help you cultivate radical self-compassion, genuine authenticity & curiosity. Together, we will create a safe, hopeful space where you can let go of the pressure to be 'perfect' & embrace the profound power of living softer. We'll move beyond old patterns that no longer serve you, clearing the path towards a life that includes your most whole self.
I enjoy working with a wide variety of clients ranging from perinatal mental health to those wishing to maintain their sobriety to struggles with perfectionism.
Hi there, I’m Hannah! Starting therapy can be the first brave step towards wholehearted & sustainable healing. Healing doesn’t mean changing everything about who you are, but gently & curiously removing what stands between you & the life you want to live. My goal is to help you cultivate radical self-compassion, genuine authenticity & curiosity. Together, we will create a safe, hopeful space where you can let go of the pressure to be 'perfect' & embrace the profound power of living softer. We'll move beyond old patterns that no longer serve you, clearing the path towards a life that includes your most whole self.
I have completed advanced training in perinatal mental health.
You deserve help and care. Whether that is with me or a different provider, I hope you find the care you need. When we are in pain, it can be hard to know how to heal. It can be too easy to focus on the distance between where we are and where we want to be. This is especially true when we are navigating life transitions and there is less stability to provide an anchor. I believe that anchor can be the therapeutic relationship - a safe place to examine who you are and what you've experienced. My first priority will always be to understand and connect with you. That connection and shared understanding is what informs our plan.
I have completed advanced training in perinatal mental health.
You deserve help and care. Whether that is with me or a different provider, I hope you find the care you need. When we are in pain, it can be hard to know how to heal. It can be too easy to focus on the distance between where we are and where we want to be. This is especially true when we are navigating life transitions and there is less stability to provide an anchor. I believe that anchor can be the therapeutic relationship - a safe place to examine who you are and what you've experienced. My first priority will always be to understand and connect with you. That connection and shared understanding is what informs our plan.
I specialize in working with birthing persons and parents, as well as individuals who have experienced infertility, miscarriage, infant loss, birth trauma, and perinatal or postpartum depression and anxiety.
Through understanding and honoring how our stories are held and intertwined within our body, we can intentionally move toward healing. I strive to create a safe, trusted, and relaxed space that encourages and invites your story to be shared and understood and for healing to be experienced in a collaborative way. I work with individuals (preteen and up) and have experience working with an array of chronic and acute issues, stressors, and symptoms. I utilize a person-centered focus with curiosity, authenticity, and humor that is rooted in a trauma-informed lens that incorporates the connection between our body, mind, and spirit.
I specialize in working with birthing persons and parents, as well as individuals who have experienced infertility, miscarriage, infant loss, birth trauma, and perinatal or postpartum depression and anxiety.
Through understanding and honoring how our stories are held and intertwined within our body, we can intentionally move toward healing. I strive to create a safe, trusted, and relaxed space that encourages and invites your story to be shared and understood and for healing to be experienced in a collaborative way. I work with individuals (preteen and up) and have experience working with an array of chronic and acute issues, stressors, and symptoms. I utilize a person-centered focus with curiosity, authenticity, and humor that is rooted in a trauma-informed lens that incorporates the connection between our body, mind, and spirit.
I am a certified Perinatal Mental Health specialist, and enjoy helping people treat a multitude of concerns such as anxiety and depression, stress, relationship issues, trauma, life transitions, perinatal mental health, and pregnancy loss.
I find that most clients prefer using a combination of talk therapy with additional structured interventions such as worksheets, bilateral stimulation, or “homework assignments.” I am ready to create a personalized treatment plan that will address your individual needs appropriately. I offer Telehealth for clients in Minnesota and Pennsylvania.
I am a certified Perinatal Mental Health specialist, and enjoy helping people treat a multitude of concerns such as anxiety and depression, stress, relationship issues, trauma, life transitions, perinatal mental health, and pregnancy loss.
I find that most clients prefer using a combination of talk therapy with additional structured interventions such as worksheets, bilateral stimulation, or “homework assignments.” I am ready to create a personalized treatment plan that will address your individual needs appropriately. I offer Telehealth for clients in Minnesota and Pennsylvania.
As a certified perinatal mental health practitioner, I am passionate about helping parents get through one of the most challenging yet magical times of their lives.
Did you know that 1 in 5-7 women and 1 in 10 men experience a perinatal mental health disorder? It's the most common complication of childbirth, more than pre-eclampsia or gestational diabetes. Young people commonly struggle with mental health symptoms too; it's tough getting to know yourself while dealing with stress, life, and school. You are not alone!
As a certified perinatal mental health practitioner, I am passionate about helping parents get through one of the most challenging yet magical times of their lives.
Did you know that 1 in 5-7 women and 1 in 10 men experience a perinatal mental health disorder? It's the most common complication of childbirth, more than pre-eclampsia or gestational diabetes. Young people commonly struggle with mental health symptoms too; it's tough getting to know yourself while dealing with stress, life, and school. You are not alone!
I have specialized training to work with individuals who are trying to build a family, are pregnant, or postpartum.
I approach therapy with a holistic and integrative mindset. I believe strongly in the mind body connection, and work with individuals to help them gain a deeper understanding and awareness of this connection within themselves. I am passionate about taking into account each individual’s unique experiences and life stories to find solutions that work best for them. I value creating a safe, judgement free, therapeutic space for all of my clients.
I have specialized training to work with individuals who are trying to build a family, are pregnant, or postpartum.
I approach therapy with a holistic and integrative mindset. I believe strongly in the mind body connection, and work with individuals to help them gain a deeper understanding and awareness of this connection within themselves. I am passionate about taking into account each individual’s unique experiences and life stories to find solutions that work best for them. I value creating a safe, judgement free, therapeutic space for all of my clients.
Have you ever thought, "I know what I should do, so why is it still so hard?" Maybe you're caught in cycles of anxiety, overthinking, self-doubt, people-pleasing, or emotional overwhelm. Maybe you're navigating depression, a major life transition, or intense mood shifts and hormonal changes that leave you feeling unlike yourself. You might be the person everyone relies on while quietly struggling behind the scenes. Whatever brought you here, you don't have to figure it out alone.
Have you ever thought, "I know what I should do, so why is it still so hard?" Maybe you're caught in cycles of anxiety, overthinking, self-doubt, people-pleasing, or emotional overwhelm. Maybe you're navigating depression, a major life transition, or intense mood shifts and hormonal changes that leave you feeling unlike yourself. You might be the person everyone relies on while quietly struggling behind the scenes. Whatever brought you here, you don't have to figure it out alone.
FamilyMeans Counseling & Therapy programs have been providing care to adults, adolescents, children, families, and couples since 1963. Our counselors are highly trained and experienced in their areas of expertise and truly enjoy helping people through the struggles they bring to counseling. Counselors provide a safe and open environment to make changes within areas of concern. Counseling experiences are unique to each person as are their situations. There is no “one fits all” in counseling and our skilled clinicians work with you to reach your goals.
FamilyMeans Counseling & Therapy programs have been providing care to adults, adolescents, children, families, and couples since 1963. Our counselors are highly trained and experienced in their areas of expertise and truly enjoy helping people through the struggles they bring to counseling. Counselors provide a safe and open environment to make changes within areas of concern. Counseling experiences are unique to each person as are their situations. There is no “one fits all” in counseling and our skilled clinicians work with you to reach your goals.
Hope can look different for everyone. For some it feels like a belief, for others, a quiet sense of possibilities. Together, we will explore the difficult and uncomfortable moments of life while also celebrating each step of progress. I believe everyone has the capacity to thrive and discover hope within, flourish rather than struggling to survive. All you need is courage, patience, guidance and yourself.
Hope can look different for everyone. For some it feels like a belief, for others, a quiet sense of possibilities. Together, we will explore the difficult and uncomfortable moments of life while also celebrating each step of progress. I believe everyone has the capacity to thrive and discover hope within, flourish rather than struggling to survive. All you need is courage, patience, guidance and yourself.
I’m so glad you’re here! I believe we all have this inspired capacity to transform old feelings, behaviors, and patterns, and to rewire our brains to heal our hearts and relationships. I value integrative and holistic health, and enjoy incorporating the "whole-you" in session: your mind, body, heart & soul. We'll focus on healing the relationship in and amongst these parts of you, resulting in a more integrated feeling of a-well-and-good YOU. Therapy works best when we can allow the full human experience; humor, tears, anger, anxiety, joy... I won't shy away from the messiness and instead will encourage us to jump into the depth.
I’m so glad you’re here! I believe we all have this inspired capacity to transform old feelings, behaviors, and patterns, and to rewire our brains to heal our hearts and relationships. I value integrative and holistic health, and enjoy incorporating the "whole-you" in session: your mind, body, heart & soul. We'll focus on healing the relationship in and amongst these parts of you, resulting in a more integrated feeling of a-well-and-good YOU. Therapy works best when we can allow the full human experience; humor, tears, anger, anxiety, joy... I won't shy away from the messiness and instead will encourage us to jump into the depth.
My areas of specializations include generalist mental health (anxiety, depression, PTSD...), reproductive mental health ( pregnancy, infertility, loss, postpartum, adoption), parenting, eating disorders, marital distress, life transitions, and grief.
Accepting new clients!
As a therapist, I offer a compassionate and collaborative space where you can feel truly heard and supported. My approach is grounded in authenticity, dignity and evidenced based practices designed to help you gain insight, heal and grow. Whether you're navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions or simply seeking a deeper sense of self-understanding, I work with you to uncover your strengths and create meaningful change. Together, we will move at your pace toward greater clarity, balance, and well-being.
My areas of specializations include generalist mental health (anxiety, depression, PTSD...), reproductive mental health ( pregnancy, infertility, loss, postpartum, adoption), parenting, eating disorders, marital distress, life transitions, and grief.
Accepting new clients!
As a therapist, I offer a compassionate and collaborative space where you can feel truly heard and supported. My approach is grounded in authenticity, dignity and evidenced based practices designed to help you gain insight, heal and grow. Whether you're navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions or simply seeking a deeper sense of self-understanding, I work with you to uncover your strengths and create meaningful change. Together, we will move at your pace toward greater clarity, balance, and well-being.
Hello! Thank you for being here. I know there are things you may be feeling overwhelmed by life changes, weighed down by self-doubt, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. Maybe you are struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues, or navigating cultural or identity-related stress. Deep down you want to feel more grounded, more in control, and more connected—with yourself and with others. You’re searching for a space where you can be heard, understood, and supported as you work toward healing and meaningful change
Hello! Thank you for being here. I know there are things you may be feeling overwhelmed by life changes, weighed down by self-doubt, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. Maybe you are struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues, or navigating cultural or identity-related stress. Deep down you want to feel more grounded, more in control, and more connected—with yourself and with others. You’re searching for a space where you can be heard, understood, and supported as you work toward healing and meaningful change
Darcy Stivland (Openings)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCSW WI, MSW, ICF, LICSW, MN
6 Endorsed
Stillwater, MN 55082
I am dual licensed in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Welcome! Do you have anxious feelings ... stressed? Do you want more than a venting session? Practical tools & skills? Let's go. I am both an experienced clinical psychotherapist and certified physician & leadership coach. The majority of my clients are healthcare providers, first responders, pilots, professors, and leaders. My top niche is supporting those who care for, develop, and lead others. If that's not you, you're welcome too! Common client challenges relate to anxiety, depression, career stress, trauma, relationships, wellness, and gaining clarity of personal priorities.
I am dual licensed in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Welcome! Do you have anxious feelings ... stressed? Do you want more than a venting session? Practical tools & skills? Let's go. I am both an experienced clinical psychotherapist and certified physician & leadership coach. The majority of my clients are healthcare providers, first responders, pilots, professors, and leaders. My top niche is supporting those who care for, develop, and lead others. If that's not you, you're welcome too! Common client challenges relate to anxiety, depression, career stress, trauma, relationships, wellness, and gaining clarity of personal priorities.
I have specialized training in perinatal mental health (pregnant and postpartum individuals).
My approach is centered around you—I meet you where you're at and work with you to create a path that fits your unique goals and needs. I draw from a range of techniques, including DBT and CBT, but ultimately, my focus is on what works best for you. I’m down-to-earth and believe that humor can be a helpful tool in our work together.
I have specialized training in perinatal mental health (pregnant and postpartum individuals).
My approach is centered around you—I meet you where you're at and work with you to create a path that fits your unique goals and needs. I draw from a range of techniques, including DBT and CBT, but ultimately, my focus is on what works best for you. I’m down-to-earth and believe that humor can be a helpful tool in our work together.
Shana specializes in OCD, general anxiety, social anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She utilizes evidence-based treatment including: inference based CBT (I-CBT), Cognitive-Processing Therapy (CPT) exposure and response prevention (ERP), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), behavioral activation (BA) and motivational interviewing (MI).
Shana specializes in OCD, general anxiety, social anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She utilizes evidence-based treatment including: inference based CBT (I-CBT), Cognitive-Processing Therapy (CPT) exposure and response prevention (ERP), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), behavioral activation (BA) and motivational interviewing (MI).
I am a human first and a therapist second, which means I will meet you where you are at and I will not judge you for the things you might be judging yourself for. I'm not afraid to use humor and have a passion for helping build stronger connections in your relationships, including the relationship you have with yourself. I offer an encouraging, warm, and collaborative approach to healing and welcome couples, families, adolescents, and adults.
I am a human first and a therapist second, which means I will meet you where you are at and I will not judge you for the things you might be judging yourself for. I'm not afraid to use humor and have a passion for helping build stronger connections in your relationships, including the relationship you have with yourself. I offer an encouraging, warm, and collaborative approach to healing and welcome couples, families, adolescents, and adults.
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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.